Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
Source: O*NET (2023)
Sample Job Titles:
Business Systems Analysts
Systems Analysts
IT Business Analysts
Functional Analysts
Technical Business Analysts
Source: O*Net 2023
Outlook in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)
Employment (Q1 2023) 6,868
Projected Annual Growth 1.2%
Average Entry Level Salary $61,456
Median Salary $104,505
Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2023.4
Supply-Demand Snapshot: Computer Systems Analysts (all levels)
Entry Level Job Ads
2,239
Current Workforce
6,868
Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2023.4
Preferred Certifications
(Entry level jobs requiring a high school diploma, Associate’s degree, and Bachelor's degree)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
Security Clearance
Secret Clearance
Project Management Professional Certification
CompTIA Security+
Top 10 Skills Requested
(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)
Computer Science
Business Requirements
Agile Methodology
Business Process
SQL (Programming Language)
Systems Analysis
Information Systems
Workflow Management
Accounting
Project Management
Source: Lightcast™ accessed August 10, 2022
Outlook in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)
Employment (Q1 2023) 20,706
Projected Annual Growth 0.9%
Average Entry Level Salary $74,410
Median Salary $115,926
Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2023.4
Supply-Demand Snapshot: Computer Systems Analysts (all levels)
Entry Level Job Ads
10,964
Current Workforce
20,706
Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2023.4
Preferred Certifications
(Entry level jobs requiring a high school diploma, Associate’s degree, and Bachelor's degree)
Secret Clearance
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
Security Clearance
Project Management Professional Certification
Top Secret Clearance
Top 10 Skills Requested
(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)
Computer Science
Agile Methodology
Business Process
SQL (Programming Language)
Systems Analysis
Workflow Management
Business Requirements
Data Analysis
Information Systems
Project Management
Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2023.4
Outlook in the Richmond, VA MSA MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)
Employment (Q1 2023) 3,359
Projected Annual Growth 0.6%
Average Entry Level Salary $62,075
Median Salary $101,776
Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2023.4
Supply-Demand Snapshot: Computer Systems Analysts (all levels)
Entry Level Job Ads
2037
Current Workforce
3,359
Source: JobsEQ by Chmura, accessed August 20, 2022. Analysis conducted in August 2022 by Greater Washington Partnership. Data above represents job postings from the January 2021-December 2021.
Preferred Certifications
(Entry level jobs requiring a high school diploma, Associate’s degree, and Bachelor's degree)
Project Management Professional Certification
Security Clearance
Six Sigma Certification
Certified Public Accountant
Certification Of Capability In Business Analysis (CCBA)
Top 10 Skills Requested
(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)
