How to hire an associate systems analyst/systems analyst

How to hire an associate systems analyst/systems analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step associate systems analyst/systems analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an associate systems analyst/systems analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new associate systems analyst/systems analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your associate systems analyst/systems analyst job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an associate systems analyst/systems analyst for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an associate systems analyst/systems analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an associate systems analyst/systems analyst that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of associate systems analyst/systems analyst salaries for various roles:

   Type of Associate Systems Analyst/Systems Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Associate Systems Analyst/Systems Analyst	Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.	$26-39
   Analyst	Analysts are employees or individual contributors with a vast experience in a particular field that help the organization address challenges. They help the organization improve processes, policies, and other operations protocol by studying the current processes in place and determining the effectiveness of those processes... Show more	$25-47
   Analyst Lead	The duties of an analyst lead depend on one's line of work or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis, coordinating with different departments to gather leads and data, reviewing findings, and producing reports and presentations for the stakeholders and other higher-ranking officials... Show more	$35-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Windows
   • Project Management
   • Application Development
   • Data Analysis
   • Application Support
   • Technical Support
   • Java
   • User Training
   • DOD
   • Gap Analysis
   • Linux
   • SQL Server
   • User Acceptance
   • Systems Analysis

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and implement VMware infrastructure.
   • Administer daily backups to data warehouse for AS400, and tape backups' on UNIX daily, weekly, and monthly.
   • Conduct patient interviews for patient registration and billings; process Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance and perform collections.
   • Design, develop and implement interfaces between EHR applications and various outside systems via an interface engine and/or native point-to-point interfaces.
   • Develop detailed functional requirements specifications, ensure all legacy systems functionality are captured for inclusion in the new DoD system.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your associate systems analyst/systems analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An associate systems analyst/systems analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, associate systems analysts/systems analysts' average salary in nebraska is 34% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level associate systems analysts/systems analysts 33% less than senior-level associate systems analysts/systems analysts.
   • Certifications. An associate systems analyst/systems analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an associate systems analyst/systems analyst's salary.

   Average associate systems analyst/systems analyst salary

   $68,625yearly

   $32.99 hourly rate

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   Entry-level associate systems analyst/systems analyst salary

   $56,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average associate systems analyst/systems analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$88,581	$43
   2	California	$87,775	$42
   3	Georgia	$77,857	$37
   4	District of Columbia	$75,481	$36
   5	New Jersey	$71,953	$35
   6	New York	$71,362	$34
   7	Arizona	$71,137	$34
   8	Texas	$70,709	$34
   9	Illinois	$69,410	$33
   10	Delaware	$69,229	$33
   11	Minnesota	$68,969	$33
   12	Indiana	$68,630	$33
   13	Wisconsin	$68,596	$33
   14	Ohio	$68,372	$33
   15	North Carolina	$68,310	$33
   16	New Hampshire	$68,261	$33
   17	Massachusetts	$68,032	$33
   18	Colorado	$67,840	$33
   19	Michigan	$65,991	$32
   20	Kansas	$65,435	$31

   Average associate systems analyst/systems analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Wachovia Securities	$98,683	$47.44
   2	SAGE Publishing	$83,791	$40.28
   3	DXC Technology	$82,655	$39.74	4
   4	Babson Capital Management	$81,125	$39.00	2
   5	ResMed	$79,740	$38.34	3
   6	Grandbridge Real Estate Capital	$77,958	$37.48	39
   7	University of Maryland Medical System	$77,301	$37.16	3
   8	Amgen	$77,249	$37.14	11
   9	Nomura Securities	$76,302	$36.68	5
   10	InComm Payments	$76,204	$36.64
   11	State Street	$76,159	$36.61	13
   12	Susquehanna International Group	$75,717	$36.40	21
   13	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan	$75,064	$36.09	2
   14	Charles River Development	$74,840	$35.98
   15	Symetra	$74,429	$35.78
   16	Kaiser Permanente	$74,145	$35.65	11
   17	HM Health Solutions	$74,082	$35.62
   18	Medtronic	$74,040	$35.60	26
   19	Inovalon	$72,331	$34.77	2
   20	Booz Allen Hamilton	$71,270	$34.26	230

4. Writing an associate systems analyst/systems analyst job description

   An associate systems analyst/systems analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an associate systems analyst/systems analyst job description:

   Associate systems analyst/systems analyst job description example

   Job Title: Associate System Analyst
   
   Salary Grade: SG1
   
   Ready to launch your career? RGNext operates, maintains, and sustains mission-critical systems to provide safe and effective launch, testing, and tracking of Department of Defense, civil, commercial and international space lift vehicles. We support ballistic missile, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and evaluations as well as support space situational awareness operations and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's safety. Our employees serve on the forefront of global defense and space operations. We offer our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities.
   
   Essential Functions:
   
   * Provide analysis capabilities to support current system and performance analyses of Western Range launch operations systems.
   * Conduct pre-mission link margin, GPS visibility and Roll analyses to ensure coverage and accuracy of instrumentation support.
   * Accomplish technical analyses of rocket trajectories, impact points, and onboard/ ground tracking instrumentation systems.
   * Perform configuration and post operation system analysis. Evaluate coverage, performance, and accuracy of onboard vehicle systems. (Telemetry Inertial Guidance Missile navigation, GPS receivers, GPS translators, Command Transmitters Flight Termination Systems, Radar, Mission Flight Control Center, Central Telemetry Processing System, Flight Analysis, Flight Operations and Radar Kalman Filtering.)
   * Other duties as assigned
   
   Required Skills:
   
   * Good deductive reasoning skills and abilities
   * Good problem solving skills.
   * Ability to communicate effectively.
   
   Required Experience:
   
   * Associate degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical or Aero Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
   * 0-2 years' experience in software engineering, mathematics or physics applications.
   * MATLAB knowledge.
   * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products
   
   Additional Eligibility Qualifications
   
   * The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific mission and project requirements.
   * Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization.
   * Valid U.S. Driver's License required.
   * This position is assigned to Vandenberg SFB, CA.
   * Must be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus, which means two weeks have passed since a single-shot vaccine or the second dose of a two-shot vaccine. Requests for medical or religious accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
   
   What We Offer:
   
   * Everyday Wellness: Access to on-base fitness centers, golf courses, pools, bowling alleys, beach access and restaurants.
   * Financial Opportunities: 401k savings program with company match and vesting on day one, retail and merchant employee discount programs, life insurance, business travel insurance and more.
   * Work/Life Balance: Tuition reimbursement programs and flexible schedules.
   * Equal Opportunity: Commitment to diversity and strategic partnerships.
   
   Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job.
   
   It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
   
   RGNext is committed to recruiting, hiring, and fostering the most qualified employees. RGNext provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status: race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status, and to base all such employment decisions upon the individual's qualifications and ability to perform the work assigned.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right associate systems analyst/systems analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   To find associate systems analyst/systems analyst candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit associate systems analysts/systems analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   If your interviews with associate systems analyst/systems analyst applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new associate systems analyst/systems analyst

   Once you've selected the best associate systems analyst/systems analyst candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new associate systems analyst/systems analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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