Systems analyst job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A systems analyst is responsible for collecting and analyzing data on a company's IT systems and improving efficiency and cost based on the results. Their duties include upgrading client's software and hardware, planning new systems, training employees on their use, and conducting tests and repairs.
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Systems analyst requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in systems analyst job postings.
Sample systems analyst requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in systems analysis.
- Demonstrated success in planning, organizing and executing systems analysis tasks.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle.
- Familiarity with database management systems.
Sample required systems analyst soft skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Systems analyst job description example 1
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group systems analyst job description
Our HRIS Learning Team is looking for an LMS administrator who is passionate about learning, technically skilled and wants to make a significant impact on a growing organization. Our new LMS Administrator will provide support to the LMS Manager and the overall HRIS team.
The scope of this role includes managing training delivery to all of SMBC's Americas division. This role will also focus on process management and improvement to ensure our LMS is delivering the best possible training experience to our employees and maintains an accurate delivery record of those content launches and deployments. Finally, this role will serve as main point of contact for the day-to-day administration of the LMS module and work with our vendor and support team to resolve LMS and user issues throughout the Americas Division.
So if you have LMS experience and are looking for role that will allow you to fully utilize your talent experience and people skills to build a better learning experience for your colleagues than apply for this role and lets have a conversation.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Manage the training content launch process and content owner relationships Create, test and upload training content Support upgrades and technical releases for the LMS in partnership with the LMS vendor and SMBC teams Working with subject matter experts, to determine the right training type for content and intent (i.e., instructor led vs elearning) Provide second level end-user support for LMS users Troubleshoot LMS issues in partnership with LMS and support vendors Test internal and vendor configuration and module changes Create and update system related job aids, work instructions and training documents as required Support Training and Development team in delivering successful ILT and virtual training experiences. Assists in creation, management, and enforcement of LMS standards, policies and operating procedures Support internal and external Audit requests Optimize, vet, and maintain LMS content Generate and manage standard, custom, and ad-hoc report requests
Qualifications
• 3-4+ years' experience with administration of Learning Management Systems
• Experience with industry content models and standards such as SCORM, AICC
• 2+ years of experience providing reports and analytics from LMS
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a diverse, dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Must be able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Intermediate skills in Excel (e.g., pivots, vlookup functions)
• Interpersonal/ communication skills
• Cross-culturally competent
• Detail oriented
• Experience with SuccessFactors and eLearning authoring tolls a +
The scope of this role includes managing training delivery to all of SMBC's Americas division. This role will also focus on process management and improvement to ensure our LMS is delivering the best possible training experience to our employees and maintains an accurate delivery record of those content launches and deployments. Finally, this role will serve as main point of contact for the day-to-day administration of the LMS module and work with our vendor and support team to resolve LMS and user issues throughout the Americas Division.
So if you have LMS experience and are looking for role that will allow you to fully utilize your talent experience and people skills to build a better learning experience for your colleagues than apply for this role and lets have a conversation.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Manage the training content launch process and content owner relationships Create, test and upload training content Support upgrades and technical releases for the LMS in partnership with the LMS vendor and SMBC teams Working with subject matter experts, to determine the right training type for content and intent (i.e., instructor led vs elearning) Provide second level end-user support for LMS users Troubleshoot LMS issues in partnership with LMS and support vendors Test internal and vendor configuration and module changes Create and update system related job aids, work instructions and training documents as required Support Training and Development team in delivering successful ILT and virtual training experiences. Assists in creation, management, and enforcement of LMS standards, policies and operating procedures Support internal and external Audit requests Optimize, vet, and maintain LMS content Generate and manage standard, custom, and ad-hoc report requests
Qualifications
• 3-4+ years' experience with administration of Learning Management Systems
• Experience with industry content models and standards such as SCORM, AICC
• 2+ years of experience providing reports and analytics from LMS
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a diverse, dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Must be able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Intermediate skills in Excel (e.g., pivots, vlookup functions)
• Interpersonal/ communication skills
• Cross-culturally competent
• Detail oriented
• Experience with SuccessFactors and eLearning authoring tolls a +
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Systems analyst job description example 2
Deloitte systems analyst job description
Are you looking to make an immediate impact where you can help our clients solve their business challenges? Deloitte's Core Business Operations (CBO) portfolio operates at the center of our client's business. By joining our team, you could help C-suite and program leaders transform their organization and accelerate mission execution through emerging and disruptive technologies, innovative business models, retooled program operations and industry-driven solutions.
Work you'll do
Support government client in generating modern requirements documentation from legacy, disparate sources of information to include:
+ Analyzing the structure of legacy programs to capture business logic and functionality executed in mission critical programs.
+ Create business concepts, requirements documents, flow diagrams, etc. Understand financial based complex accounting systems.
+ Have a basic understanding of agile principles, modern programming languages, and coding techniques.
+ Possess ability to analyze large amount of information and synthesize it down into a digestible format.
The team
Deloitte's Government and Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes-is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of over 15,000+ professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
The Systems Engineering offering is comprised of experienced professionals who help guide clients through their most complex technology challenges. This can include the delivery of large scale software applications & integrated systems, the development of service-oriented architecture (SOA) and other integrations solutions, and the delivery of technology enablement to support CIO services transformation. Our Systems Engineering offering focuses on key client issues that impact the core business, provide operational value, drive down the cost of quality, and enhance technology innovation.
Qualifications
Required:
+ 5+ years of experience as business analyst/requirements analyst.
+ Proficient in requirements gathering, documentation, software applications, SDLC and basic agile principles
+ Bachelor's degree required
+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance for this role
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Work you'll do
Support government client in generating modern requirements documentation from legacy, disparate sources of information to include:
+ Analyzing the structure of legacy programs to capture business logic and functionality executed in mission critical programs.
+ Create business concepts, requirements documents, flow diagrams, etc. Understand financial based complex accounting systems.
+ Have a basic understanding of agile principles, modern programming languages, and coding techniques.
+ Possess ability to analyze large amount of information and synthesize it down into a digestible format.
The team
Deloitte's Government and Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes-is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of over 15,000+ professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
The Systems Engineering offering is comprised of experienced professionals who help guide clients through their most complex technology challenges. This can include the delivery of large scale software applications & integrated systems, the development of service-oriented architecture (SOA) and other integrations solutions, and the delivery of technology enablement to support CIO services transformation. Our Systems Engineering offering focuses on key client issues that impact the core business, provide operational value, drive down the cost of quality, and enhance technology innovation.
Qualifications
Required:
+ 5+ years of experience as business analyst/requirements analyst.
+ Proficient in requirements gathering, documentation, software applications, SDLC and basic agile principles
+ Bachelor's degree required
+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance for this role
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
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Systems analyst job description example 3
Community Health Systems systems analyst job description
**Systems Analyst is a FT position working in our IT department for the Northwest Healthcare System in Tucson.**
**Summary:** The Systems Analyst positions supports users of Information Systems applications in use at Northwest Healthcare. They communicate issues, needs & current usage to help maximize current systems and implement new applications incorporating workflow & processes to produce the most effective systems as possible. This position is responsible for daily functional administration of information technology platforms, and monitoring the IT&S infrastructure. This position coordinates the administration of the network with the network team, the servers with the server team, VOIP administration, and provides technical support to the tech/desktop support team and the service desk team.
Required:
If clinical experience is being substituted for minimum years of information systems support experience, current licensure in clinical discipline is required.
_Northwest Healthcare is a multi-faceted network dedicated to providing safe, quality care at each of our locations. With three (soon to be four) hospitals, two freestanding emergency centers, three urgent care locations and a large physician practice including primary care and a variety of specialists, Northwest Healthcare offers you a wide range of settings in which to work. Common among them all is not only the commitment to providing safe patient care, but to employee satisfaction and growth. It is a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all employees-whether caring for patients directly or working in a support role. NWHC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested._
**Qualifications**
**Education**
**Required**
+ Associates or better in Computer Science
**Experience**
**Required**
+ 3 years: Required: Three (3) years in information systems support services. Licensed clinical experience can substitute for years of IS experience.
**Preferred**
+ Preferred: Healthcare industry
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
**Summary:** The Systems Analyst positions supports users of Information Systems applications in use at Northwest Healthcare. They communicate issues, needs & current usage to help maximize current systems and implement new applications incorporating workflow & processes to produce the most effective systems as possible. This position is responsible for daily functional administration of information technology platforms, and monitoring the IT&S infrastructure. This position coordinates the administration of the network with the network team, the servers with the server team, VOIP administration, and provides technical support to the tech/desktop support team and the service desk team.
Required:
If clinical experience is being substituted for minimum years of information systems support experience, current licensure in clinical discipline is required.
_Northwest Healthcare is a multi-faceted network dedicated to providing safe, quality care at each of our locations. With three (soon to be four) hospitals, two freestanding emergency centers, three urgent care locations and a large physician practice including primary care and a variety of specialists, Northwest Healthcare offers you a wide range of settings in which to work. Common among them all is not only the commitment to providing safe patient care, but to employee satisfaction and growth. It is a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all employees-whether caring for patients directly or working in a support role. NWHC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested._
**Qualifications**
**Education**
**Required**
+ Associates or better in Computer Science
**Experience**
**Required**
+ 3 years: Required: Three (3) years in information systems support services. Licensed clinical experience can substitute for years of IS experience.
**Preferred**
+ Preferred: Healthcare industry
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024