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Management Analysts: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

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This source lists 11 tasks, including 10 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2022.

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Core · Task 7276 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.

Core · Task 7278 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.

Core · Task 7277 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.

Core · Task 7282 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.

Core · Task 7285 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.

Core · Task 7281 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.

Core · Task 7283 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.

Core · Task 7280 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, identifying problems and improvements.

Core · Task 7279 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Develop and implement records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program.

Core · Task 7284 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports.

Supplemental · Task 7286 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Recommend purchase of storage equipment and design area layout to locate equipment in space available.

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