Introduction

Systems analysts help firms function more quickly and efficiently by adapting and designing information systems. They collaborate closely with employees at all levels to learn about the challenges with the current system and what they expect a new system would accomplish. Analysts create a System Specification for a system that will fulfil the needs of the enterprise.

Also known as

• Systems Analyst
• Business Analyst, IT

Work Activities

Information technology (IT) is used by systems analysts to help firms function more swiftly and efficiently. They look into a business problem and then create or alter a computer system to help the company run more efficiently. Business analysts and business systems analysts are other terms for them. Systems analysts work as closely with people as they do with computers in many ways. They interview computer users and managers at the start of a project to determine what problems exist and what the organization hopes to achieve by investing in a new or better system. For example, a company might wish to save expenses or boost manufacturing speed or scale. Systems analysts investigate the company, its operations, and the demands of those who use its systems in depth. Analysts obtain data through speaking with employees at different levels of the firm. After that, they analyses the data and create a computer system (or a series of systems) that fits the organization’s requirements. Analysts then develop a system, detailing business rules, how the new system will function, the additional equipment or software that the company will need to purchase, and the level of training that employees will require. Once the system has been chosen and accepted by the organization’s management, the analyst begins working closely with IT specialists, systems designers, and developers to develop the system. An out-of-date system is more likely to be updated or redesigned than a completely new one, according to systems analysts. Analysts may be engaged in the planning and implementation of the new system, as well as user training. They could write user manuals. When a project is completed, analysts examine the new system closely to ensure that it performs as expected and that users are satisfied. Although systems analysts typically operate from a home office, they may be required to go to users, departments, or organization that require their services. They may also go to meet with representatives from IT equipment suppliers. A developer/analyst may be responsible for the entire process of assessing needs, designing an appropriate system, and writing and developing programmers in some businesses. When looking for job in Wales, being able to read, write, and speak Welsh may be advantageous.