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Computer Systems Analysts

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.

$103,800
Median Pay
2 to 4 years
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Score 3/6: high AI task exposure, growing job demand means AI will assist but humans remain essential

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AI Exposure
High+0

75% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Growing+2

+9% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 15/25

Total Score3/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
  • Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
  • Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
  • Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
  • Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
  • Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling, and information engineering.
  • Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
  • Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results.
  • Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Associate's degree

Time to Job Ready

1-3 years

Based on Job Zone 3. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

SQLMicrosoft ExcelCloud platforms (AWS/Azure)JIRAPythonBusiness process modeling toolsMicrosoft Office

Key Abilities

Deductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningNear VisionSpeech RecognitionFluency of Ideas

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Compensation Details

$63,230
10th Percentile
$103,800
Median
$165,700
90th Percentile

Based on 498,810 employed workers

Also Known As

Applications AnalystApplications Systems AnalystAutomatic Data Processing Planner (ADP Planner)Business Systems AnalystComputer AnalystComputer ArchitectComputer ConsultantComputer Equipment AnalystComputer Methods AnalystComputer Systems Analyst

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 15-1211.00