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 (2021)
Sample Job Titles:
Applications Analyst
Business Systems Analyst
Computer Analyst
Computer Systems Analyst
Information Systems Analyst (ISA)
Source: O*NET (2021)
Outlook in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)
Employment (Q1 2021) 7,142
Projected Annual Growth 0.4%
Average Entry Level Salary $57,500
Median Salary $92,700
Source: Burning Glass Technologies’ Labor Insight™ Real-time Labor Market Information tool. Analysis conducted in October 2021 by Greater Washington Partnership. Data above represents job postings from the past 12 months (January 2020 - December 2020).
Supply-Demand Snapshot: Computer Systems Analysts (all levels)
Entry Level Job Ads
3,323
Current Workforce
7,142
Source: Burning Glass Technologies’ Labor Insight™ Real-time Labor Market Information tool. Analysis conducted in October 2021 by Greater Washington Partnership. Data above represents job postings from the past 12 months (January 2020 - December 2020).
Preferred Certifications
(requested in at least 10% of entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)
Top 10 Skills Requested
(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)
Systems Analysis
SQL
Business Analysis
Information Systems
Business Process
Software Development
Project Management
Scheduling
Business Systems Analysis
Oracle
Source: Greater Washington Partnership Analysis of Burning Glass data, Q1 2021
Outlook in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)
Employment (Q1 2021) 22,151
Projected Annual Growth 1.0%
Average Entry Level Salary $70,100
Median Salary $107,900
Source: Burning Glass Technologies’ Labor Insight™ Real-time Labor Market Information tool. Analysis conducted in October 2021 by Greater Washington Partnership. Data above represents job postings from the past 12 months (January 2020 - December 2020).
Supply-Demand Snapshot: Computer Systems Analysts (all levels)
Entry Level Job Ads
12,030
Current Workforce
22,151
Source: Burning Glass Technologies’ Labor Insight™ Real-time Labor Market Information tool. Analysis conducted in October 2021 by Greater Washington Partnership. Data above represents job postings from the past 12 months (January 2020 - December 2020).
Preferred Certifications
(requested in at least 10% of entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)
Security Clearance (24%)
Top 10 Skills Requested
(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)
Systems Analysis
SQL
Business Process
Software Development
Project Management
Information Systems
Oracle
Java
Business Analysis
Customer Service
Source: Greater Washington Partnership Analysis of Burning Glass data, Q1 2021
Outlook in the Richmond, VA MSA MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)
Employment (Q1 2021) 2,732
Projected Annual Growth 0.7%
Average Entry Level Salary $64,800
Median Salary $97,700
Source: Burning Glass Technologies’ Labor Insight™ Real-time Labor Market Information tool. Analysis conducted in October 2021 by Greater Washington Partnership. Data above represents job postings from the past 12 months (January 2020 - December 2020).
Supply-Demand Snapshot: Computer Systems Analysts (all levels)
Entry Level Job Ads
1,830
Current Workforce
2,732
Source: Burning Glass Technologies’ Labor Insight™ Real-time Labor Market Information tool. Analysis conducted in October 2021 by Greater Washington Partnership. Data above represents job postings from the past 12 months (January 2020 - December 2020).
Preferred Certifications
(requested in at least 10% of entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)
Top 10 Skills Requested
(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)
SQL
Business Process
Business Systems Analysis
Software Development
Information Systems
Systems Analysis
Business Systems
Java
Atlassian JIRA
Business Analysis
Source: Greater Washington Partnership Analysis of Burning Glass data, Q1 2021
