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Occupational Report for Computer Systems Analysts (15-1051) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Analyze science, engineering, business, and all other data processing problems for application to electronic data processing systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. Exclude persons working primarily as "Engineers" (17-2011 through 17-2199), "Mathematicians" (15-2021), or "Scientists" (19-1011 through 19-3099). May supervise computer programmers.

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Employment Outlook for Computer Systems Analysts
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Computer Systems Analysts There are 59 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Senior Programmer Analyst 4/30/10 Medford DOE
Application Support Analyst 4/29/10 Medford DOE
Systems Analyst - Customer Service #18168 6/9/10 Portland DOE
Programmer Analyst Il - ECM / Workflow 6/9/10 Springfield $51,239/yr DOE
Programmer/Analyst 2-Sharepoint 6/10/10 Bend $51,239/yr DOE
Manager Software Quality Assurance #18152 6/8/10 Portland DOE
Hp- Lead Programmer Analyst - Informatica 6/16/10 Lake Oswego DOE
QA Manager 6/18/10 Lake Oswego
Advisory IT Architect 6/29/10 Beaverton
Hp- Application Architect 6/29/10 Lake Oswego
Senior Testing Business Analyst 7/1/10 Salem
Senior Data Warehouse Architect/Developer 6/24/10 Beaverton
Jr Nav Developer (2010-2040) 7/2/10 Hillsboro DOE
Windows System Administrator # 50021522 7/2/10 Portland $63,800/yr
Systems/Applications Analyst, Senior 7/6/10 Portland
Customer Support Representative No. 1141 7/1/10 Clackamas $19.00/hr to $21.05/hr
Etl Datastage Development Lead 7/16/10 Salem
Staff Systems Analyst 7/13/10 Beaverton
Manager, Ambulatory Applications 00014247 7/9/10 Eugene
Network Analyst 7/27/10 Salem $31.00/hr to $34.50/hr DOE
Senior Technical Writer - (Slb319580-10093) 7/27/10 Hillsboro
Software Developer - Staff - (Slb31878) 7/20/10 Hillsboro
Practice Consultant 7/21/10 Lake Oswego
Advisory Systems Analyst 7/20/10 Beaverton
Sr Business Systems Analyst - Support Services #18295 8/2/10 Portland DOE
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Job Openings from the Web for Computer Systems Analysts The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 550 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Sr. Business Intelligence Architect/Analyst 8/31/10 Beaverton Kforce
Sr. Data Analyst #10756 8/31/10 Portland
PeopleSoft CRM Analyst 8/31/10 Portland Allegis Group
Business Intelligence Developer 8/30/10 Salem HOLIDAY RETIREMENT
Oracle Fusion Middleware Resource 8/30/10 Beaverton net2source
Expert Business Analyst (EDI) # 10802 8/30/10 Portland
Sr. Business Intelligence Architect/Analyst 8/30/10 Beaverton Kforce Technology Staffing
ETL Developer 8/30/10 Portland Everest Consultants, Inc.
Business Systems Analyst 8/30/10 Portland Manpower Professional
Clinical Project Analyst 8/30/10 Portland Kforce Professional Staffing, Inc.
ETL Developer 8/30/10 Portland Kforce Professional Staffing, Inc.
Sr. Business Intelligence Architect/Analyst 8/30/10 Beaverton Kforce Technology Staffing
Lead Business Consultant/Technology Analyst - (Job Number: 020981) 8/30/10 Portland Kaiser Permanente
Lead Program Integrator 8/30/10 Hillsboro GE Technology Infrastructure
SQL server development 8/30/10 Portland Volt
Lead Systems Analyst (PHS) 8/30/10 Portland Professional Technical Resources
BizTalk/Data Integration Specialist 8/30/10 Portland Professional Technical Resources
Business Systems Analyst 8/30/10 Portland Professional Technical Resources
Apps Consultant, Sr II 8/30/10 Hillsboro Synopsys, Inc.
Business Analyst 8/30/10 Portland Vestas
Informatica ETL Developer 8/30/10 Portland Professional Technical Resources
Senior Decision Support Analyst 8/30/10 Medford Musician s Friend
Sr. Business Intelligence Architect... 8/30/10 Beaverton Kforce Professional Staffing, Inc.
Clinical Project Analyst 8/30/10 Portland Kforce Professional Staffing, Inc.
Business Analyst 8/30/10 Beaverton Ensoftek Inc
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State of Oregon License Information for Computer Systems Analysts No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Computer Systems Analysts
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $23.98 $29.86 $36.93 $44.10 $51.05 $37.09 $77,145
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 26.58 30.09 36.44 44.65 51.92 37.59 78,201
Multnomah / Washington 26.06 31.75 38.83 46.27 52.09 38.82 80,756
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 25.10 30.52 36.32 40.45 43.71 35.20 73,228
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 21.24 25.79 31.20 39.28 50.69 34.86 72,505
Lane 20.61 26.41 33.06 37.63 40.40 31.53 65,575
Jackson / Josephine 18.13 22.70 27.78 34.92 39.51 28.31 58,882
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 18.76 29.22 35.63 40.96 44.67 33.78 70,261
Klamath / Lake 23.31 29.07 35.88 43.88 52.28 36.44 75,798
Morrow / Umatilla 14.01 16.25 19.99 24.81 36.05 21.87 45,501
Baker / Union / Wallowa 16.24 18.48 23.56 26.12 28.91 22.93 47,705
Clackamas 23.81 28.67 37.38 47.23 56.18 38.19 79,434
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Regional Employment Projections for Computer Systems Analysts
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 4,252 4,697 445 10.5% 45 97 141
Multnomah / Washington 3,053 3,420 367 12.0% 37 70 107
Clackamas 305 342 37 12.1% 4 7 11
Lane 295 328 33 11.2% 3 7 10
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 252 275 23 9.1% 2 6 8
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 103 116 13 12.6% 1 2 4
Jackson / Josephine 84 90 6 7.1% 1 2 3
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 77 92 15 19.5% 2 2 3
Morrow / Umatilla 31 33 2 6.5% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 26 29 3 11.5% 0 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 25 24 -1 -4.0% 0 1 1
Douglas 20 23 3 15.0% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 13 15 2 15.4% 0 0 1
Coos / Curry 10 12 2 20.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 9 10 1 11.1% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 4 5 1 25.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Computer Systems Analysts
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 4,252
Total, All Industries Private 3,636
Utilities Private 52
Manufacturing Private 248
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 165
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Private 50
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 100
Wholesale Trade Private 458
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 160
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 130
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 242
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers Private 232
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers Private 56
Information Private 526
Publishing Industries (except Internet) Private 242
Software Publishers Private 221
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services Private 258
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Private 258
Finance and Insurance Private 497
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities Private 208
Depository Credit Intermediation Private 150
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 279
Insurance Carriers Private 258
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 440
Computer Systems Design and Related Services Private 286
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 71
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 1,138
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 172
Hospitals Private 137
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Private 135
Total, All Industries State 55
Total, All Industries Local 557
Educational Services Local 185
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 33
Public Administration Local 310
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 281
Educational Requirements for Computer Systems Analysts Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Computer Systems Analysts
  • Apply Computer Networking Technology
  • Apply Computer Science Principles
  • Apply Data Security Procedures
  • Apply Data Storage Technology
  • Apply Knowledge Of Mainframe Computers
  • Apply Linear Algebra
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To New Technology Creation
  • Apply Mathematics To Operations Research
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Object Oriented Computer Programming
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Apply Structural Analysis Principles To Computer Systems
  • Assist Co-Workers With Hardware Problems
  • Assist Co-Workers With Software Usage And Problems
  • Configure Computers In Industrial Or Manufacturing Setting
  • Design And Conduct Tests Of Engineered Systems
  • Design And Maintain Client Server Business Applications
  • Design And Plan Production
  • Design Computer Hardware And Software Interface
  • Design Computer Programs And Programming Tools
  • Design Data Processing Systems
  • Design Hardware And Software Systems
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Develop Management Control Systems
  • Develop Records Management System And Guidelines
  • Document Work In Progress
  • Evaluate And Recommend Office Equipment
  • Evaluate Computer System Users' Requirements And Requests
  • Evaluate Prototype Computer Software Systems
  • Evaluate Software For Business Applications
  • Generate Data Processing Information
  • Identify Appropriate Software For Activities Or Projects
  • Implement Computer System Changes
  • Maintain Computers And Related Equipment
  • Manipulate Operating System To Improve Performance
  • Modify Electrical And Electronic Equipment
  • Operate Computer Networks
  • Prepare Diagrams And Charts To Support Conclusions From Mathematical And Statistical Models
  • Program Computers Using Existing Software
  • Program Mainframe Computer
  • Provide Analytical Assessment Of Engineering Data
  • Read Repair Work Orders
  • Test And Troubleshoot Computer Programs And Systems
  • Test Equipment As Part Of Engineering Projects And Processes
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Assembly Language Programming
  • Use C++ Language Programming
  • Use Computer Application Flow Charts
  • Use Structured Design Or Development Methodologies
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Write Project Or Bid Proposals
  • Write Technical Specifications For Computer Systems, Software And Applications
Schools and Training Providers for Computer Systems Analysts The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Eastern Oregon University
One University Blvd
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: (541) 962-3672
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Oregon Institute of Technology - Portland
7726 SE Harmony Rd
Portland, OR 97222
Phone: (503) 821-1250
Programs of Training:
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
DeVry University-Oregon
Peterkort Center II - 9755 SW Barne
Portland, OR 97225
Phone: (503) 296-7468
Programs of Training:
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-7500
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
Northwest Christian University
828 East 11th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 343-1641
Programs of Training:
Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Seedling Productions
1799 Summit Loop
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 660-0812
Programs of Training:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
Programs of Training:
Klamath Community College
7390 South Sixth Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Phone: (541) 882-3521
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 885-1000
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
University of Phoenix-Oregon Campus
13221 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 500
Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: (877) 867-4748
Programs of Training:
Pioneer Pacific College
27501 SW Parkway Ave
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Phone: (866) 772-4636
Programs of Training:
New Horizons Computer Learning Ctr

Beaverton, OR 97008-7381
Phone: (503) 641-8028
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Career Pathway Roadmaps for Computer Systems Analysts These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Portland Community College
Treasure Valley Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Computer Systems Analysts matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Network Systems And Data Communications Analysts 57%
Computer Specialists, All Other 46%
Computer And Information Scientists, Research 44%
Computer Programmers 43%
Network And Computer Systems Administrators 41%
Database Administrators 38%
Computer Software Engineers, Applications 31%
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 30%