Computer Systems Analyst

Remote

💻 IT

Computer Systems Analysts evaluate a company’s current technology programs and implement new systems that enhance the organization’s operations and productivity levels. They carefully research each potential software system’s features to determine its costs and if it provides significant value to the company’s operational processes. Computer Systems Analysts often meet with organization leaders to establish their long-term goals to find existing customized programs geared toward their specific needs. Some Computer Systems Analysts perform quality assurance duties of testing and diagnosing the issues with a company’s current computer systems. They may also develop and write code for current software applications targeted toward the organization’s goals and budget.

What does a Computer Systems Analyst do?

A Computer Systems Analyst, or Systems Architect, analyzes a company’s current computer systems and designs upgrades to help the organization function more efficiently. Their duties include understanding the needs of an organization and its IT systems, researching new software and hardware solutions and evaluating the costs and benefits of implementing these new programs.

Responsibilities

A Computer Systems Analyst should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Computer Systems Analyst should be able to execute:

Consult with managers to determine the IT system’s role within an organization.
Research new technologies to determine if installing them could increase the effectiveness and efficiency of an organization.
Prepare cost and benefits analysis to help management determine if IT systems and upgrades to existing computing infrastructure are financially worthwhile.
Devise ways to introduce new functionality to current computer systems.
Design and implement new systems by selecting and configuring software and hardware.
Oversee the installation and configuring of new systems, customizing them for the organization.

Required Skills

A competitive Computer Systems Analyst will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Analytical skills for interpreting complex information received from several sources, deciding the best way to move forward with a project and anticipating how changes may affect projects
Communication skills for working with the IT department and management, explaining complex issues in ways each will understand
Creativity to find innovative solutions to computer issues when necessary

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