A n involves developing systems that will solve problems or take advantage of opportunities

• Description
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• Tasks
• Activities
• Personality
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Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer 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.

Skills

• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• 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.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
• Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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Knowledge

• 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.
• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• 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.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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Tasks

• Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment.
• Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling and information engineering.
• Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
• Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.
• Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
• Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system.
• Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
• Develop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
• Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
• Interview or survey workers, observe job performance or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.
• Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
• Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation.
• Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.
• Recommend new equipment or software packages.
• Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.
• Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results.
• Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.
• Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
• Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
• Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
• Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
• Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
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Work Activities

• Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
• Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Interacting With Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
• Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People - Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
• Provide Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
• Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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Personality Traits

• Achievement/Effort: Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Analytical Thinking: Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Attention to Detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Concern for Others: Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
• Cooperation: Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Independence: Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Initiative: Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Innovation: Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
• Integrity: Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Leadership: Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Persistence: Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
• Self Control: Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Social Orientation: Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
• Stress Tolerance: Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
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