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Computer Systems Analysts

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

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Parachute skills

  1. Program - Data (4.85)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.78)
  3. Use my brain - Data (4.71)
  4. Develop, improve - Data (4.45)
  5. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.34)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (4.05)
  7. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.04)
  8. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.04)
  9. Imagine - Data (4.04)
  10. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.04)
  11. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.03)
  12. Interview, draw out - People (4.03)
  13. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.78)
  14. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.78)
  15. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.75)
  16. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  17. Use my intuition - Data (3.62)
  18. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  19. Listen - People (3.62)
  20. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  21. Speak - People (3.50)
  22. Systematize, prioritize - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  2. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  3. Active Listening (3.50)
  4. Speaking (3.50)
  5. Systems Analysis (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.62)
  2. Problem Sensitivity (3.62)
  3. Information Ordering (3.62)
  4. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  5. Fluency of Ideas (3.50)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (3.50)
  7. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  8. Near Vision (3.50)
  9. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.78)
  2. Analytical Thinking (4.71)
  3. Dependability (4.59)
  4. Integrity (4.58)
  5. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.50)
  6. Innovation (4.34)
  7. Cooperation (4.30)
  8. Initiative (4.11)
  9. Stress Tolerance (4.06)
  10. Persistence (4.05)
  11. Independence (3.99)
  12. Self Control (3.93)
  13. Achievement/Effort (3.87)
  14. Concern for Others (3.78)
  15. Social Orientation (3.62)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.85)
  2. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.46)
  3. Processing Information (4.45)
  4. Getting Information (4.21)
  5. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.15)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (4.14)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.12)
  8. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.07)
  9. Thinking Creatively (4.04)
  10. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.03)
  11. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.03)
  12. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.98)
  13. Analyzing Data or Information (3.75)
  1. Use Computer Application Flow Charts (4.85)
  2. Adjust Computer Operation System (4.85)
  3. Program Computers For Electronic Engineering Applications (4.85)
  4. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.85)
  5. Program Computers For Management Analysis Applications (4.85)
  6. Install Computer Programs (4.85)
  7. Program Computers For Medical Applications (4.85)
  8. Use Relational Database Software (4.85)
  9. Program Computers For Social Science Applications (4.85)
  10. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.85)
  11. Program Computers Using Existing Software (4.85)
  12. Write Computer Software, Programs, Or Code (4.85)
  13. Program Mainframe Computer (4.85)
  14. Resolve Computer Program Operational Problems (4.85)
  15. Implement Computer System Changes (4.85)
  16. Resolve Symbolic Formulations In Data Processing Applications (4.85)
  17. Revise Or Correct Errors In Computer Programs, Software, Or Systems (4.85)
  18. Maintain Client-Server Database (4.85)
  19. Use Geographical Information System (Gis) Software (4.85)
  20. Operate Computer Networks (4.85)
  21. Test Computer Programs Or Systems (4.85)
  22. Use Computer Programming Language (4.85)
  23. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.85)
  24. Select Business Applications For Computers (4.46)
  25. Encode Equations For Processing (4.45)
  26. Develop Tables Depicting Data (4.45)
  27. Prepare Workflow Chart (4.07)
  28. Develop Mathematical Simulation Models (4.04)
  29. Design Computer Programs Or Programming Tools (4.04)
  30. Design Control Systems (4.04)
  31. Design Data Processing Systems (4.04)
  32. Design Data Security Systems (4.04)
  33. Create Mathematical Or Statistical Diagrams Or Charts (4.04)
  34. Design Computer Hardware Or Software Interface (4.04)
  35. Use Computer Networking Technology (4.03)
  36. Use Cost Benefit Analysis Techniques (4.03)
  37. Use Project Management Techniques (4.03)
  38. Follow Data Security Procedures (4.03)
  39. Follow Data Storage Procedures (4.03)
  40. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.03)
  41. Use Interviewing Procedures (4.03)
  42. Use Knowledge Of Mainframe Computers (4.03)
  43. Use Object-Oriented Computer Programming Techniques (4.03)
  44. Use Structural Analysis Techniques To Analyze Computer Systems (4.03)
  45. Analyze Workflow (3.75)
  46. Analyze Business, Scientific, Or Technical Problems In Electronic Data Processing Systems (3.75)
  47. Evaluate Computer System User Requests Or Requirements (3.75)
  48. Evaluate Prototype Computer Software Systems (3.75)
  49. Analyze Programs Using Workflow Chart Or Diagram (3.75)