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Computer Systems Analysts - 15-1211.00

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O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Applications Analyst
  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Computer Analyst
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Computer Systems Consultant
  • Information Systems Analyst (ISA)
  • IT Analyst (Information Technology Analyst)
  • IT Systems Analyst (Information Technology Systems Analyst)
  • Programmer Analyst
  • Systems Analyst

SOC Occupation Groups

15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1200 Computer Occupations
15-1210 Computer and Information Analysts
15-1211.00 Computer Systems Analysts

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Tasks

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
  • Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
  • Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter systems.
  • Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
  • Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
  • Interview or survey workers, observe job performance, or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.
  • Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation.
  • Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
  • Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.
  • Recommend new equipment or software packages.
  • Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.
  • Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results.
  • Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.
  • Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
  • Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
  • Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
  • Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
  • Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
  • Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.
  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
  • Collect data about customer needs.
  • Configure computer networks.
  • Coordinate software or hardware installation.
  • Design integrated computer systems.
  • Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation.
  • Develop testing routines or procedures.
  • Document design or development procedures.
  • Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects.
  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
  • Identify information technology project resource requirements.
  • Manage information technology projects or system activities.
  • Modify software programs to improve performance.
  • Monitor computer system performance to ensure proper operation.
  • Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
  • Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
  • Read documents to gather technical information.
  • Supervise information technology personnel.
  • Test software performance.
  • Train others in computer interface or software use.
  • Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
  • Write computer programming code.

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • ADP Programs Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, C-32/C-40 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, C-37 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, E-3 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, E-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, E-8 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, EC-130H (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, EC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, HC-130P/N (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, MC-130P (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, RC-135 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, RQ-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, C-32/C-40 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, C-37 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, E-3 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, E-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, E-8 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, EC-130H (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, EC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, HC-130P/N (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, MC-130P (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, RC-135 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, RQ-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, C-32/C-40 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, C-37 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, E-3 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, E-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, E-8 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, EC-130H (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, EC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, HC-130P/N (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, MC-130P (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, RC-135 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, RQ-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • All Source Intelligence Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • All Source Intelligence Analyst Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • All Source Intelligence Analyst Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • All Source Intelligence Analyst Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • All Source Intelligence Analyst Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Applications Developer (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Automatic Data Processing Intelligence Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Automatic Logistics Information System (ALIS) Administrator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Logistics Information Management System (ALIMS) Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Resource Management (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Resource Management Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Resource Management Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Resource Management Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Resource Management Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Resource Management Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Computer Network Capability Development (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Computer Systems Analyst (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Cryptologic Analyst and Reporter (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Analyst and Reporter Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Analyst and Reporter Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Analyst and Reporter Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Analyst and Reporter Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Technician (Technical) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • CVN Propulsion Plant Local Area Network (PPLAN) Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
  • CWO - Information Systems Technician (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
  • CWO - Information Warfare Technician (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
  • CWO - Operations Technician, Surface (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
  • Cyber Capabilities Developer Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
  • Cyber Capabilities Development Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyber Defense Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Client Systems Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Data Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Enterprise Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Expeditionary Communications (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Knowledge Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Mission Defense Activities (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Networks Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, RF Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Security Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Software Development Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Systems Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Craftsman, Data Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Craftsman, Enterprise Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Craftsman, Expeditionary Communications (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Craftsman, Mission Defense Activities (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Helper, Data Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Helper, Enterprise Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Helper, Expeditionary Communications (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Helper, Mission Defense Activities (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Journeyman, Data Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Journeyman, Enterprise Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Journeyman, Expeditionary Communications (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Journeyman, Mission Defense Activities (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Intelligence (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Intelligence Apprentice, Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Intelligence Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Intelligence Craftsman, Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Intelligence Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Intelligence Helper, Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Intelligence Journeyman, Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Network Defender (Army - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Operations Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Cyber RandD Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Systems Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Systems Operations Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Systems Operations Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Systems Operations Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Systems Operations Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Transport Systems (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Transport Systems Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Transport Systems Apprentice, Data Links (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Transport Systems Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Transport Systems Craftsman, Data Links (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Transport Systems Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Transport Systems Helper, Data Links (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Transport Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Transport Systems Journeyman, Data Links (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Warfare Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Warfare Operations Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Warfare Operations Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Warfare Operations Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Warfare Operations Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Warfare Operations Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) Senior Sergeant (CEMA Sr SGT) (Army - Enlisted)
  • Cyberspace Defense Warrant Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Warfare Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Cyberspace Warfare Operator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Data Operations Warrant Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
  • Data Systems Administrator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Data Systems Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Data Systems Engineering Officer (Marine Corps - Warrant Officer only)
  • Data Systems Specialist (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Electronic Warfare Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Electronics Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
  • Electronics Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Fire Control Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Fire Controlman (AEGIS) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Fire Controlman (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Health Services Systems Management (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Craftsman, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, E-8, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, E-8, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Information Management Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Information Operations Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Information Operations Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Information Security Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Information System Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Information Systems Management (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
  • Information Systems Manager (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Information Systems Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Information Systems Technician Submarines (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Software/Security Engineer (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Specialist (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems Engineer (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Technology and Data Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC) System Administrator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • LDO - Communications, Submarine (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • LDO - Information Professional (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • LDO - Information Warfare (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • LDO - Operations, Surface (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Maintenance Management Analysis (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Maintenance Management Analysis Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Maintenance Management Analysis Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Maintenance Management Production (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Maintenance Management Production Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Maintenance Management Production, Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Management Information Systems Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Military Intelligence (MI) Systems Maintainer/Integrator (Army - Enlisted)
  • Missile And Space Systems Maintenance (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Missile And Space Systems Maintenance Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Missile And Space Systems Maintenance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Missile And Space Systems Maintenance Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Missile And Space Systems Maintenance Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Network Communication Systems Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Network Engineering Officer (Marine Corps - Warrant Officer only)
  • Optimized NALCOMIS Database Administrator/Analysis IMA (Navy - Enlisted)
  • RL - Special Duty Officer - Information Warfare Officer (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • RL - Special Duty Officer Billet - Information Professional Officer (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Senior Signal Warrant Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
  • Shipboard Nontactical Automatic Data Processing System Coordinator (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Signals Intelligence/Electromagnetic Warfare Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Software Development Officer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Software Development Officer, Data Scientist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Software Development Officer, Product Designer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Software Development Officer, Product Manager (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Software Development Officer, Software Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Software Development Specialist (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Sonar Technician (Surface) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Space System Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Space Systems Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Space Systems Operations Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Space Systems Operations Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Space Systems Operations Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Space Systems Operations Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Space Systems Operations Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • System Administrator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Systems Automation Acquisition and Engineering (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Communications-Computer Systems Planning and Implementation(Mil Only)
  • It Analyst
  • Public Health Informatician (Cdc)

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Information Scientist
  • Programmer-Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Systems Programmer