Business (Systems) Analyst
Alternative Titles:
Business Systems Planner, Computer Systems Officer
Business (systems) analysts study the overall business and
information needs of an organisation, in order to develop
solutions to business and related technology problems.
A business (systems) analyst's role is usually undertaken
prior to the system design, building and programming stages of
the systems development process.
Business (systems) analysts may perform the following
tasks:
- work closely with clients to identify business needs and
the costs and benefits of implementing a computing solution
- construct Information Technology (IT) definitions based
on identified needs of the organisation
- work with other IT experts to address networking and
hardware needs
- look at finance and budgetary matters
- devise and document a general system design based on the
client's anticipated requirements
- negotiate options with the client.
A business (systems) analyst's role will vary with the size
and complexity of the organisation. Some smaller organisations
may roll various types of analyst, designer and programmer
roles into one, while larger organisations may employ teams of
specialists.
Required Skills - Business (Systems) Analyst
- able to conceptualise and think creatively
- good interpersonal and communication skills
- persuasive, patient manner
- team leadership capabilities
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