Computer Systems Analyst
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.
Top activities and tasks for this job:
- Interacting With Computers
- Getting Information
- Processing Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
About the test (Full Version)
The HR Avatar Computer Systems Analyst Pre-Employment Assessment was designed to help you hire staff in this role. The test provides a whole-person evaluation by measuring job-relevant cognitive ability, personality, knowledge, skills, and relevant behavioral history.
Each component provides important data for hiring decisions. Cognitive ability has been linked to overall job performance in most jobs and correlates with a candidate's
ability to learn new skills and to solve complex problems. Personality characteristics determine how well the candidate will fit-in with a corporate culture. Knowledge and skills indicate how much training will be needed before a new employee becomes productive. Finally, relevant behavioral history detects counter-productive behaviors that can impact job performance.
The Computer Systems Analyst test includes an animated work simulation in which candidates meet customers, colleagues and supervisors in a job-related context. Post-test surveys indicate the majority of candidates react favorably to these simulations.
This test also contains an automatically-scored essay component. Writing is a key skill for many jobs and also demonstrates the ability to generate, organize, and communicate relevant ideas effectively.
The specific attributes measured include:
Cognitive Ability
- Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
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Knowledge and Skills
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Personality
- Adaptability
- Drive
- Integrity
- Teamwork
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Emotional Intelligence
- Empathy and Emotional Self-Control
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Behavioral History
- History Survey - Performance
- History Survey - Tenure
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Following completion, the test produces a Candidate Selection Report that includes an overall score and detailed scores for each attribute. The overall score weighs each of the factors based on research and analysis from the U.S. Government's Occupational Information Network (O*Net). O*Net represents over a decade of dedicated research evaluating the relative importance of various factors that lead to success in almost 1,000 different job roles.
The Candidate Selection Report also provides expert interview questions that help you probe critical or low-scoring areas, along with a guide for noting your evaluation of the candidate's responses. Consistent use of an interview guide is an important part of gaining better candidate insights and making better hiring decisions.
More information about this Job
| Annual US Wages (2020) |
| Bottom 10%: | | $56,510 or less |
| Bottom 25%: | | $72,030 or less |
| Median: | | $93,730 (Average) |
| Top 25%: | | $120,890 or more |
| Top 10%: | | $152,060 or more |
| US Employment Statistics |
| 2020: | | 607,800 |
| 2030 (projected): | | 650,600 |
| Annual U.S. Job Openings: | 47,500 |
Top Knowledge Requirements
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
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Top Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Systems Analysis
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Judgment and Decision Making
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Top Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Oral Expression
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Near Vision
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| Education Requirements |
| High School Diploma: | | 3% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate: | | 6% |
| Some College: | | 4% |
| Associate's Degree (2 yr): | | 29% |
| Bachelor's Degree: | | 33% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate: | | 11% |
| Master's Degree: | | 14% |
| This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role who have their highest education in each category. |
| Related Work Experience Requirements |
| 6 Months - 1 Year: | | 3% |
| 1 - 2 Years: | | 28% |
| 2 - 4 Years: | | 15% |
| 4 - 6 Years: | | 22% |
| 6 - 8 Years: | | 7% |
| 8 - 10 Years: | | 10% |
| More than 10 Years: | | 14% |
| This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role whose related work experience before they entered this position falls into each category. |
Alternate Titles for this Role: Applications Analyst, Applications Systems Analyst, Automatic Data Processing Planner, Business Systems Analyst, Computer Analyst, Computer Architect, Computer Consultant, Computer Methods Analyst, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Systems Consultant, Computer Systems Design Analyst, Computer Systems Designer, Cross-Enterprise Integrator, Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist, Data Processing Consultant, Data Processing Systems Analyst, Data Processing Systems Consultant, Data Processing Systems Project Planner, Database Analyst, Database Design Analyst, Digital Computer Systems Analyst, Engineering Systems Analyst, Functional Analyst, Health Systems Analyst, Implementation Consultant, Information Scientist, Information Systems Analyst (ISA), Information Systems Auditor, Information Systems Consultant, Information Systems Planner, Information Systems Specialist, Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst), Information Technology Auditor (IT Auditor), Information Technology Consultant (IT Consultant), IT Business Analyst (Information Technology Business Analyst), IT Security Analyst (Information Technology Security Analyst), Scientific Systems Analyst, Software Analyst, Software Consultant, System Analyst, Systems Analysis Information Technology Specialist, Systems Analyst, Systems Integrator, Technical Analyst, Technical Business Analyst, Technical Consultant, Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
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