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Computer Systems Analysts: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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.
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This source lists 22 tasks, including 18 marked Core and 4 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: 08/2023.
22 tasks shown
Core · Task 20950 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
Core · Task 3464 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
Core · Task 3465 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
Core · Task 3482 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
Core · Task 3468 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
Core · Task 3466 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
Core · Task 3474 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling, and information engineering.
Core · Task 3469 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
Core · Task 3484 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results.
Core · Task 3470 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
Core · Task 3473 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
Core · Task 3475 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment.
Core · Task 3472 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter systems.
Core · Task 3480 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.
Core · Task 3477 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
Core · Task 3479 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Recommend new equipment or software packages.
Core · Task 3476 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
Core · Task 3467 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
Supplemental · Task 3478 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.
Supplemental · Task 3471 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Interview or survey workers, observe job performance, or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.
Supplemental · Task 3481 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.
Supplemental · Task 3483 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation.
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