What is a standards analyst and how to become one

Key steps to become a standards analyst

1. Explore standards analyst education requirements

   Most common standards analyst degrees

   Bachelor's

   71.7 %

   Associate

   13.0 %

   Master's

   12.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific standards analyst skills

   Skills	Percentages
   DOD	32.35%
   Comprehensive Understanding	23.65%
   SME	23.08%
   SharePoint	9.62%
   Internal Audit	4.57%

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3. Complete relevant standards analyst training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New standards analysts learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a standards analyst based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real standards analyst resumes.

4. Research standards analyst duties and responsibilities

   • Lead team during change windows and coordinate IPLs/IMLs.
   • Develop plans for centralize management of DOD involvement in OOT standards.
   • Assist with the development of a new database solution using SharePoint.
   • Work with pharmacy staff to develop discharge medication application for nursing and pharmacy staff to provide patients with clearer medication instructions.

5. Apply for standards analyst jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a standards analyst job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams