Implementation analyst vs process analyst

The differences between implementation analysts and process analysts can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become an implementation analyst, becoming a process analyst takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an implementation analyst has an average salary of $82,268, which is higher than the $73,233 average annual salary of a process analyst.

The top three skills for an implementation analyst include client facing, data analysis and shared services. The most important skills for a process analyst are process improvement, project management, and customer service.

Implementation analyst vs process analyst overview

	Implementation Analyst	Process Analyst
Yearly salary	$82,268	$73,233
Hourly rate	$39.55	$35.21
Growth rate	9%	11%
Number of jobs	108,170	123,238
Job satisfaction	4	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	6	4

What does an implementation analyst do?

An implementation analyst is an individual who is responsible for conducting data analysis and software testing when a company is doing a software upgrade. Implementation analysts must ensure that the company has the appropriate equipment to meet its operational needs by determining which hardware and software they should use. They provide workshops and conduct education for trainers on the functionality of the product as well as to conduct tests to ensure the proper functionality of the product. Implementation analysts must also prepare budgets for proposed equipment or tailor their recommendations to fit an established budget.

What does a process analyst do?

A process analyst is also known as an operations research analyst, who evaluates in detail the steps in producing products and making important decisions as well as providing recommendations on how to enhance them. They are IT specialists that analyze the business process and workflows to determine how they can be computerized and improved. Responsibilities include identifying problems and risks as well as engaging in problem resolution. Important skills to consider for applicants include being innovative thinkers and goal-oriented.

Implementation analyst vs process analyst salary

Implementation analysts and process analysts have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Implementation Analyst	Process Analyst
Average salary	$82,268	$73,233
Salary range	Between $60,000 And $111,000	Between $49,000 And $108,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	Santa Clara, CA
Highest paying state	New Jersey	Connecticut
Best paying company	OpenGov	Apple
Best paying industry	Technology	Finance

Differences between implementation analyst and process analyst education

There are a few differences between an implementation analyst and a process analyst in terms of educational background:

	Implementation Analyst	Process Analyst
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Northwestern University

Implementation analyst vs process analyst demographics

Here are the differences between implementation analysts' and process analysts' demographics:

	Implementation Analyst	Process Analyst
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 49.4% Female, 50.6%	Male, 50.8% Female, 49.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Asian, 14.5% White, 58.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.0% Asian, 12.2% White, 66.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	8%	12%

Differences between implementation analyst and process analyst duties and responsibilities

Implementation analyst example responsibilities.

Modify and create UNIX and TCL scripts to automate processes and to create utilities.
Manage service communication for patches/deployments through SharePoint and weekly emails for products.
Utilize extensive payroll and human resource knowledge to coordinate and manage multiple complex implementation projects simultaneously.
Maintain third-party software by building, testing, and distributing rpm packages to Linux workstations.
Used Microsoft Visio to maintain and update network diagrams, allowing network changes to be quickly document.
Analyze and resolve billing edits on billed/unbil accounts, verifying orders, determining medical necessity per CMS guidelines.

Process analyst example responsibilities.

Lead the development and implementation of application and infrastructure solutions that are stable, operationally healthy, and supportable in production.
Develop and manage department SharePoint site to use as a collaborative document management tool.
Collaborate with project manager in tracking and managing project development process following RUP base SDLC methodologies.
Used Visio for process mapping to review operational procedures when determining areas of improvement.
Look at Java code to help debug it.
Test CRM platform through complex use of matrices to be able to segment a database for a more applicable personal contact.

Implementation analyst vs process analyst skills

Common implementation analyst skills

Client Facing, 19%
Data Analysis, 13%
Shared Services, 9%
Project Management, 8%
Customer Service, 6%
Process Improvement, 6%

Common process analyst skills

Process Improvement, 9%
Project Management, 7%
Customer Service, 6%
Continuous Improvement, 5%
Sigma, 4%
Business Processes, 4%

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