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Analyze science, engineering, business, and all other data processing problems for application to electronic data processing 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. May supervise computer programmers. (O'Net 15-1051.00)
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| Reported job titles:
Applications Analyst,
Applications Developer,
Applications Systems Analyst,
Automatic Data Processing Planner,
Business Analyst,
Business Continuity Analyst
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This title represents a group of more specific occupations. For additional information, please select one of the specific occupations below. |
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| May 2012 |
| hourly rates |
annual rates |
| Average |
Median |
Midrange |
Average |
Median |
Midrange |
| Vermont |
$ 34.22 |
$ 35.07 |
$ 22.89 -
$ 43.29
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$ 71,180 |
$ 72,940 |
$ 47,600 -
$ 90,040
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| Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA |
$ 33.41 |
$ 34.40 |
$ 22.22 -
$ 42.67
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$ 69,490 |
$ 71,560 |
$ 46,220 -
$ 88,750
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| Southern Vermont Balance of State |
$ 38.81 |
$ 39.84 |
$ 32.58 -
$ 46.13
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$ 80,730 |
$ 82,870 |
$ 67,770 -
$ 95,950
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| Northern Vermont Balance of State |
$ 34.65 |
$ 34.23 |
$ 23.15 -
$ 43.51
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$ 72,080 |
$ 71,200 |
$ 48,140 -
$ 90,490
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source: Occupational Employment Statistics, Vermont Labor Market Information, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released May 2013. |
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| Location |
Employment |
Annual % change
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Annual job openings
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net replacements) |
| 2010 |
2020 |
| Vermont |
473 |
538 |
1.3% |
15 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA |
317 |
344 |
0.8% |
9 |
| Southern Vermont Balance of State |
52 |
62 |
1.8% |
2 |
| Northern Vermont Balance of State |
98 |
119 |
2.0% |
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source: Employment Projections, Vermont Economic & Labor Market Information, in cooperation with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, statewide estimates released August 2012, area estimates released April 2013. |
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Vermont |
2010
Employment |
Percent
of Total |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
144 |
31% |
| Total Self-Employed and Unpaid Family Workers, Primary Job |
63 |
14% |
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source: Employment Projections, Vermont Economic & Labor Market Information, in cooperation with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released August 2012. |
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Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow. |
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Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems. |
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Develop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards. |
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Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems. |
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Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes. |
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Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles. |
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Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address. |
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Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements. |
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Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared. |
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Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Systems Analysts updated June 2009 |
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Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Systems Analysts updated June 2009 |
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Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people. |
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Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Systems Analysts updated December 2004 |
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Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
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Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
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Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
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Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
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Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
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Fluency of Ideas - The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). |
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Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
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Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
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Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Systems Analysts updated June 2009 |
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Interacting With Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Systems Analysts updated June 2009 |
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Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. |
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Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. |
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Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outsi |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Systems Analysts updated June 2008 |
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Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
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Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
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Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
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Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
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Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
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Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
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Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
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Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Systems Analysts updated June 2009 |
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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
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Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
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Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
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Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Systems Analysts updated June 2009 |
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| The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. |
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