O*NET-SOC 15-1211.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Speaking2.A.1.d4.008/2023
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.8808/2023
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7508/2023
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7508/2023
Systems Analysis2.B.4.g3.7508/2023
Systems Evaluation2.B.4.h3.7508/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.1208/2023
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.64.008/2023
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2023
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2023
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.008/2023
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.8808/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.Core6508/2023
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.Core6508/2023
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.Core6508/2023
Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.Core6508/2023
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.Core6508/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Investigative6.3611/2023
Conventional5.8911/2023
Realistic3.3411/2023
Enterprising2.2611/2023
Artistic1.9811/2023
Social1.8911/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.