Systems Analyst Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Systems Analyst includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Examine and evaluate current systems
  • Identify system requirements
  • Liaise with users to track additional requirements and features
  • Document interfaces between new and legacy systems
  • Collaborate with IT team and developers to produce new systems
  • Validate changes by testing programs
  • Train users on the new operation systems and provide support
  • Ensure deadline and budget requirements are met
  • Stay up-to-date with current technologies and technical developments

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Systems Analyst duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Systems Analyst roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.