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Computer Systems Analysts

What They Do:

  • 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 (2022)

Sample Job Titles:

  1. Business Systems Analysts
  2. Systems Analysts
  3. IT Business Analysts
  4. Functional Analysts
  5. Technical Business Analysts

Outlook in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)

Employment (Q1 2022) 6,105
Projected Annual Growth 0.2%
Average Entry Level Salary $62,800
Median Salary $98,600

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.

Supply-Demand Snapshot: Computer Systems Analysts (all levels)
Entry Level Job Ads
1,997
Current Workforce
6,105

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)

  • Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
  • Security Clearance
  • Secret Clearance
  • Project Management Professional Certification
  • Master Of Business Administration (MBA)
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Microsoft Certified Professional
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

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 2022) 19,113
Projected Annual Growth 0.8%
Average Entry Level Salary $73,500
Median Salary $102,500

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.

Supply-Demand Snapshot: Computer Systems Analysts (all levels)
Entry Level Job Ads
3,579
Current Workforce
19,113

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)

  • Secret Clearance
  • Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
  • Security Clearance
  • Project Management Professional Certification
  • Top Secret Clearance
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • ITIL Certifications
  • IAT Level II Certification
  • Counter Intelligence Polygraph (CI 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™ accessed August 10, 2022

Outlook in the Richmond, VA MSA MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)

Employment (Q1 2022) 2,663
Projected Annual Growth 0.5%
Average Entry Level Salary $66,600
Median Salary $99,500

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.

Supply-Demand Snapshot: Computer Systems Analysts (all levels)
Entry Level Job Ads
580
Current Workforce
2,663

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)
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Secret Clearance
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional
  • ITIL Certifications
  • CompTIA A+

Top 10 Skills Requested

(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)

  • Computer Science
  • Business Process
  • SQL (Programming Language)
  • Agile Methodology
  • Information Systems
  • Systems Analysis
  • Business Requirements
  • Business Systems Analysis
  • Automation
  • Data Analysis

Source: Lightcast™ accessed August 10, 2022

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