How do they match: Computer Systems Analysts

  • Automatic Data Processing Planner
  • Data Processing Consultant
  • Data Processing Systems Analyst
  • Data Processing Systems Consultant
  • Data Processing Systems Project Planner
  • IT Manager
  • Information Technology Manager
  • Systems Manager

  • 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.
  • Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
  • Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
  • Interview or survey workers, observe job performance, or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.
  • 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.

  • Manage information technology projects or system activities.