ISCO Unit Group 2511 Systems Analysts
Definition
Systems Analysts: Systems analysts conduct research, analyse and evaluate client information technology requirements, procedures or problems, and develop and implement proposals, recommendations, and plans to improve current or future information systems.
Tasks include -
(a) consulting with users to formulate document requirements and with management to ensure agreement on systems principles;
(b) identifying and analysing business processes, procedures and work practices;
(c) identifying and evaluating inefficiencies and recommending optimal business practices and system functionality and behaviour;
(d) taking responsibility for deploying functional solutions, such as creating, adopting and implementing system test plans;
(e) developing functional specifications for use by systems developers;
(f) expanding or modifying systems to improve workflow or serve new purposes;
(g) coordinating and linking the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Business analyst (IT)
- Computer scientist
- Information systems analyst
- Systems consultant
- Systems designer (IT)
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Systems administrator (computers)- 2522
- Communications analyst (computers)- 2523
- Network analyst- 2523
