Career Details

Computer Systems Analysts
Study current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively.

Overview

Study current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively.

What you'll do

  • Research emerging technologies to decide if installing them can increase the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness
  • Devise ways to add new functionality to existing computer systems
  • Design and develop new systems by choosing and configuring hardware and software
  • Oversee the installation and configuration of new systems to customize them for the organization
  • Train the system’s end users and write instruction manuals

Abilities you'll need

Attention SpanAttention to DetailCategorizationComprehensionDependabilityMathematical ReasoningOriginalityProblem RecognitionProblem SolvingReasoning

Knowledge you'll gain

Administration and ManagementComputers and ElectronicsCustomer ServiceEngineering and TechnologyMathematics

Skills

CommunicationComputersCritical ThinkingMath SkillsMonitoringProblem SolvingSystems EvaluationTeamworkTime Management

Technology

Adobe Creative SuiteC++Computer Aided Design (CAD) SoftwareComputersGeographic Information System (GIS) SoftwareHypertext Markup Language (HTML)LinuxMicrosoft Office SoftwareUNIX