How do they match: Computer Systems Analysts

  • Applications Analyst
  • Applications Developer
  • Applications Systems Analyst
  • Technical Analyst
  • Technical Business Analyst
  • Technical Consultant
  • Virus Technician

  • Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

  • Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling, and information engineering.
  • Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment.
  • Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.
  • Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.

  • Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.
  • Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
  • Read documents to gather technical information.
  • Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.