Systems Analyst United States

What does a Systems Analyst do?

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What the job involves

  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into system specifications.
  • Design, configure, and test software applications to meet user needs.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with software systems.
  • Document system processes, workflows, and technical requirements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to improve business processes and solutions.
  • Lead or participate in the implementation of system upgrades and releases.
  • Provide end-user support and training for software applications.

Summed up from 30 recent Systems Analyst job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Project Management 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Excel 1 in 10 postings
  • HRIS 1 in 10 postings
  • Change Management 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Epic Certification 2 in 10 postings
  • PMP 1 in 40 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 50 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 3 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 4 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 3 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 3 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 20 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 10 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 8 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 65 postings

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Is this role in demand?

1,257 open Systems Analyst jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $105,100 a year (most between $82k and $132k). See the full salary breakdown

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