How to hire an information systems analyst

How to hire an information systems analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step information 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 information systems analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new information systems analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the information systems analyst you need to hire. Certain information systems analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   An information systems analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, information systems analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents information systems analyst salaries for various positions.

   Type of Information Systems Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Information 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.	$27-57
   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
   Systems Integrator	In the information technology (IT) industry, a systems integrator specializes in designing and developing computing systems using a variety of software, hardware, and other subsystems. To carry out their duties, they must communicate with clients to identify their IT needs and preferences, perform research and analysis to determine the ideal IT practices, troubleshoot issues, liaise with subsystem vendors, and develop strategies to optimize operations... Show more	$36-66

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Customer Service
   • Linux
   • Management System
   • Technical Issues
   • DOD
   • HR
   • Cycle Management
   • Data Analysis
   • Technical Support
   • Windows Server
   • Data Integrity
   • VMware
   • E-Business

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead cross- functional team to update HTML links and conform to web page design standards.
   • Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing ERP system and reporting.
   • Implement and manage all organizational security measures, cryptographic equipment and DoD communications security (COMSEC) keying material.
   • Lead disaster recovery exercises, infrastructure hardware/software decommissioning initiatives and redeployment of legacy application retirements/migrations for Fannie Mae (client).
   • Install and configure Linux Ubuntu.
   • Test Java code, including Junit testing.

   More information systems analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your information systems analyst job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An information systems analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an information systems analyst in Louisiana may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level information systems analyst usually earns less than a senior-level information systems analyst. Additionally, an information systems analyst with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average information systems analyst salary

   $83,747yearly

   $40.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level information systems analyst salary

   $58,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average information systems analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$101,463	$49
   2	California	$101,207	$49
   3	Oregon	$96,723	$47
   4	New York	$93,004	$45
   5	District of Columbia	$90,991	$44
   6	Maryland	$86,062	$41
   7	Massachusetts	$86,060	$41
   8	Arizona	$84,971	$41
   9	New Jersey	$82,709	$40
   10	Minnesota	$81,903	$39
   11	Pennsylvania	$81,229	$39
   12	Oklahoma	$80,553	$39
   13	Illinois	$78,668	$38
   14	Virginia	$78,095	$38
   15	Ohio	$77,191	$37
   16	Michigan	$76,332	$37
   17	Colorado	$75,800	$36
   18	North Carolina	$74,476	$36
   19	Texas	$72,444	$35
   20	Tennessee	$72,037	$35

   Average information systems analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$131,461	$63.20	196
   2	Santa Clara Valley Water District	$122,953	$59.11
   3	Mesirow	$120,666	$58.01
   4	Pacific Gas and Electric	$120,425	$57.90
   5	Salt River Project	$120,130	$57.75
   6	Stanford University	$119,714	$57.55	10
   7	Kronos Incorporated	$118,877	$57.15
   8	Xilinx	$118,547	$56.99
   9	Oracle	$118,296	$56.87	2,871
   10	Calpine	$116,277	$55.90	1
   11	First Republic Bank	$114,952	$55.27
   12	Amgen	$113,225	$54.44	20
   13	KLA	$110,474	$53.11	24
   14	OUC	$110,075	$52.92
   15	Children's Hospital Los Angeles	$109,158	$52.48	4
   16	Subaru	$109,137	$52.47	5
   17	General Dynamics Mission Systems	$108,869	$52.34	8
   18	City of San Diego	$106,027	$50.97	3
   19	Gilead Sciences	$105,897	$50.91	24
   20	Tesla	$104,676	$50.33

4. Writing an information systems analyst job description

   An information 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. Below, you can find an example of an information systems analyst job description:

   Information systems analyst job description example

   Full Time - Day Shift
   Hospital Main, HERMISTON, OR, US
   
   Salary Range: 34.2100 To 46.2900 (USD) Hourly
   
   DEFINITION OF POSITION :
   
   The Analyst will possess advanced skills to: support Epic HIS applications; perform a wide variety of duties including but not limited to analysis, design, build, testing, documentation, training, implementation, report writing, and daily user support; interpret functional/operational specifications of existing and new products; determine and accommodate the impact of various system changes on users, automated or manual, troubleshoot various problems and respond to user department needs; interact with all level of users throughout the organization to clarify and verify requirements at all stages of analysis, design, and implementation; support 3rd party applications; ensure that all systems are fully tested before implementation into production; document and describe process and procedures relating to current and future systems environments; and train and educate core teams and super users on system functionality and capability.
   
   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
   Applies in-depth knowledge of functional aspects of clinical application systems to design complex nursing and other clinical workflows in collaboration with vendors, technical peers, and clinical operations staff. Actively engages with clinical leaders, staff, and providers to bridge their clinical needs with current and future technology solutions. Provides analysis of operational workflows to ensure design objectives are consistent with clinical care delivery, and accurate and reliable data collection and abstraction. Under general supervision, formulates and defines system functionality and objectives through research and fact-finding to support the development, configuration, or support of information systems. Prepares specifications, analyzes, and revises existing system logic and creates documentation, as necessary. Ideal candidates will demonstrate history of clear, successful, and professional written and verbal communications with customers and peers, systems thinking, and problem solving. Able to coordinate multi-application project deliverables on a timeline. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Good Shepherd Health Care System. Excellent organizational skills and management of multiple projects, strong communication skills (both verbal and written) with physicians, clinicians, vendors, end users and/or other hospital employees. Required to take night and weekend (remote) call on a rotating schedule.
   QUALIFICATIONS:
   EDUCATION: Associate Degree minimum in a related field (Nursing, Medical Technology, Pharmacy, etc.) or may substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience. BSN/MSN preferred. EXPERIENCE: At least 2-3 years relevant computer information systems and software applications experience working in a hospital clinical department (i.e. Nursing, Lab, Radiology, Pharmacy) and/or medical group specialty (i.e. Family or Internal medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, etc.) with significant exposure to and knowledge of that area's operating policies and procedures. Experience with EpicCare Inpatient, ASAP, OpTime applications desired with proven Epic build, support and implementation experience a plus. The successful candidate will also demonstrate proficiency in supporting non-HIS applications, office automation tools, and reporting software.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right information 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.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your information systems analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit information systems analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit information systems analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview information systems analyst candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • 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 information systems analyst

   Once you've selected the best information 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new information systems analyst. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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