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Computer Systems Analyst Careers

Learn how to become a computer systems analyst.

systems analyst with business team

Those in a computer systems analyst career are essentially the middle men between the tech and the business sides of a company.

They determine what software, programming and other requirements are necessary to meet a business's goals, and work with development teams to enact all recommendations.

Systems analysts must be strategic thinkers with both the necessary technical know-how and the business savvy to understand the broader needs of a company. They must be able to solve problems, work with a variety of different types of people, and troubleshoot both technical and conceptual issues.

 

What You'll Do

Computer systems analyst careers generally include working on a more macro level, and information technology systems analysts in particular may also be responsible for implementing programmatic and technical strategies and creating or contributing to users' manuals and troubleshooting guides.

At the top levels of the systems analyst field, a consulting specialist may make recommendations to entire departments or companies, which rely on the systems analyst's extensive experience to enhance the impact of technology on company performance and to proactively recommend software and systems to meet corporate needs.

Systems Analyst Career Path

  Entry Level Mid Level Senior Level
Types of Roles Applications systems analyst Senior systems analyst Systems analyst specialist
Getting There
  • Information technology, computer Sciences or Engineering bachelor's degree
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong analytical thinking skills
  • All entry-level requirements
  • Experience with databases and server systems
  • Excellent writing skills
  • All mid-level requirements
  • Superlative and extensive track record as product manager
  • IT MBA or Systems analyst certification
Description
  • Analyze interaction between business computer programming systems
  • Troubleshoot problems and brainstorm technical or related solutions
  • Coordinate with business team and developers in creating and implementing company tech strategy
  • Document programming history, including changes made to a system
  • Direct the work of lower level systems analysts
  • Conceptualize better programming practices
  • Implement department-wide procedural changes