Computer Systems Analysts
Computer and Mathematical Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 15-1211.00
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Very high· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.276
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.49
0.09Range of values carried here0.70Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
Task-level exposure
Exposed tasks only22 rated tasks · 20 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (90.9%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
| Task (O*NET 30.2) | Claude.aiRaw / share % | APIRaw / share % |
|---|---|---|
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.15-1211.00 | 0.930049.2 | 1.050077.8 |
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.15-1211.00 | 0.710037.6 | 0.06004.4 |
Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling, and information engineering.15-1211.00 | 0.06003.2 | 0.04003.0 |
Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.15-1211.00 | 0.05002.6 | 0.09006.7 |
Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.15-1211.00 | 0.04002.1 | 0.03002.2 |
Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.15-1211.00 | 0.03001.6 | 0.04003.0 |
Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.15-1211.00 | 0.03001.6 | 0.01000.7 |
Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.15-1211.00 | 0.03001.6 | 0.00000.0 |
Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment.15-1211.00 | 0.01000.5 | 0.01000.7 |
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.15-1211.00 | 0.00000.0 | 0.01000.7 |
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.15-1211.00 | 0.00000.0 | 0.00000.0 |
Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.15-1211.00 | 0.00000.0 | 0.00000.0 |
Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.15-1211.00 | 0.00000.0 | —0 |
Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.15-1211.00 | 0.00000.0 | —0 |
Recommend new equipment or software packages.15-1211.00 | 0.00000.0 | —0 |
Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards. | —0 | 0.01000.7 |
| Not observed on any surface — 6 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states. | ||
Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles. | —0 | —0 |
Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter systems. | —0 | —0 |
Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results. | —0 | —0 |
Interview or survey workers, observe job performance, or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed. | —0 | —0 |
Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects. | —0 | —0 |
Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation. | —0 | —0 |
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.O*NET Task ID 3465 | 1.0 |
Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.O*NET Task ID 3466 | 1.0 |
Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.O*NET Task ID 3470 | 1.0 |
Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system.O*NET Task ID 3472 | 1.0 |
Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling, and information engineering.O*NET Task ID 3474 | 1.0 |
Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment.O*NET Task ID 3475 | 1.0 |
Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.O*NET Task ID 3476 | 1.0 |
Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.O*NET Task ID 3477 | 1.0 |
Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.O*NET Task ID 3478 | 1.0 |
Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.O*NET Task ID 3480 | 1.0 |
Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.O*NET Task ID 3482 | 1.0 |
Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results.O*NET Task ID 3484 | 1.0 |
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.O*NET Task ID 20950 | 1.0 |
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.O*NET Task ID 3464 | 0.5 |
Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.O*NET Task ID 3467 | 0.5 |
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.O*NET Task ID 3468 | 0.5 |
Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.O*NET Task ID 3473 | 0.5 |
Recommend new equipment or software packages.O*NET Task ID 3479 | 0.5 |
Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.O*NET Task ID 3481 | 0.5 |
Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation.O*NET Task ID 3483 | 0.5 |
Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.O*NET Task ID 3469 | 0.0 |
Interview or survey workers, observe job performance, or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.O*NET Task ID 3471 | 0.0 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page
All O*NET 31.0 task statements (22)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems. | Core |
| Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems. | Core |
| Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology. | Core |
| Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address. | Core |
| Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared. | Core |
| Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles. | Core |
| Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow. | Core |
| Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter systems. | Core |
| Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs. | Core |
| Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling, and information engineering. | Core |
| Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment. | Core |
| Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs. | Core |
| Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards. | Core |
| Recommend new equipment or software packages. | Core |
| Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements. | Core |
| Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems. | Core |
| Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results. | Core |
| Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning. | Core |
| Interview or survey workers, observe job performance, or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed. | Supplemental |
| Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes. | Supplemental |
| Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects. | Supplemental |
| Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation. | Supplemental |
0.00/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
None of this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks is classified as a physical task.
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
Values for the whole SOC 15-1211 group (Computer systems analysts), not for this O*NET occupation alone.
- Employment, 2025
- 544K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 587K
- Change (2025–35)
- +7.9%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $105,850
- Typical education needed for entry
- Bachelor's degree
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22213 | 컴퓨터 시스템 설계 및 분석가 | Same scope | confirmed |
| 22211 | 정보통신기술 컨설턴트 | Overlapping, not the same | confirmed |
| 22212 | 컴퓨터 시스템 감리 전문가 | Overlapping, not the same | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 2511Systems Analysts
The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.
Systems analysts conduct research, analyse and evaluate client information technology requirements, procedures or problems, and develop and implement proposals, recommendations and plans to improve current or future information systems.
Tasks
- (a) consulting with users to formulate and document requirements and with management to ensure agreement on systems principles;
- (b) identifying and analysing business processes, procedures and work practices;
- (c) identifying and evaluating inefficiencies and recommending optimal business practices and system functionality and behaviour;
- (d) taking responsibility for deploying functional solutions, such as creating, adopting and implementing system test plans;
- (e) developing functional specifications for use by systems developers;
- (f) expanding or modifying systems to improve workflow or serve new purposes;
- (g) coordinating and linking the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility.
Example occupations
Business analyst (IT) · Computer scientist · Information systems analyst · Systems consultant · Systems designer (IT)
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- ICT system analystESCO 2511.12Same scope
ICT system analysts specify the system needs to meet the end user requirements. They analyse system functions in order to define their goals or purposes and to discover operations and procedures for accomplishing them most efficiently. They also design new IT solutions to improve business efficiency and productivity, produce outline designs and estimate costs of new systems, specify the operations the system will perform, and the way data will be viewed by the end user. They present the design to the users and work closely with the users to implement the solution.
- ICT system integration consultantESCO 2511.15This occupation is broader
ICT system integration consultants advise on bringing together different systems to interoperate within an organisation for enabling data sharing and reducing redundancy.
- embedded system designerESCO 2511.4Overlapping, not the same
Embedded system designers translate and design requirements and the high-level plan or architecture of an embedded control system according to technical software specifications.
- ICT system architectESCO 2511.13Overlapping, not the same
ICT system architects design architecture, components, modules, interfaces, and data for a multi-components system to meet specified requirements.
- software analystESCO 2512.1Overlapping, not the same
Software analysts elicit and prioritise user requirements, produce and document software specifications, test their application, and review them during software development. They act as the interface between the software users and the software development team.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.
France classification links (ROME)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.
| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| M1813 | Intégrateur / Intégratrice logiciels métiers | This occupation is broader |
| M1871 | Gestionnaire d'applications système d'information | This occupation is broader |
| M1821 | Analyste d'application informatique | This occupation is broaderprovisional |
| M1848 | Analyste Concepteur / Conceptrice informatique | This occupation is broaderprovisional |
| M1852 | Analyste d'étude informatique | This occupation is broaderprovisional |
| M1875 | Coordinateur / Coordinatrice Maitrise d'Ouvrage Système d'Information (MOA SI) | This occupation is broaderprovisional |
| M1806 | Consultant fonctionnel / Consultante fonctionnelle des systèmes d'information | Overlapping, not the sameprovisional |
| M1864 | Product Owner | Related, not a match |
| M1838 | Urbaniste des systèmes d'information | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: fr-direct v1)
Spain classification links (CNO-11)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 2711 | Analistas de sistemas | Same scope |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: es-direct v1)
Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 43214 | Berufe in der IT-Systemanalyse - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten | This occupation is broader |
| 43224 | Berufe in der IT-Anwendungsberatung - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten | Overlapping, not the same |
| 43103 | Berufe in der Informatik (ohne Spezialisierung) - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 43112 | Berufe in der Wirtschaftsinformatik - fachlich ausgerichtete Tätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: de-direct v1)
Japan classification links (JSCO)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 102 | システム設計者 | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
| 101 | システムコンサルタント | Overlapping, not the sameprovisional |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: jp-direct v1)
Sources, licenses and AI Changing Work's modification and translation notices for this page: Credits & sources