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Computer Systems Analyst Career Guide
Learn about how to start a career as a systems analyst.
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A systems analyst meets with the business
strategy team about a project's tech needs.
Systems analysts 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.
Though systems analysts generally work on a more macro level, IT 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.
Systems Analyst Career Path
| Entry Level | Mid Level | Senior Level | |
| Types of Roles | Applications systems analyst | Senior systems analyst | Systems analyst specialist |
| Experience | 0 – 4 years | 5 – 10 years | 10+ years |
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| Salary* | $51,000 | $74,500 | $94,000 |
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* Depends on company size, specific job, and location
Sources: Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), Princeton Review, Salary.com, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monster.com
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