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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 2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

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Current Job Openings for Computer Systems Analysts There are 51 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Financial Model Rule Analyst 2/9/10 Beaverton
System Analyst (Db2, Oracle, Coldfusion) 2/5/10 Salem DOE, Neg.
Systems/Applications Analyst, Sr. 2/5/10 Portland
Systems/Applications Analyst 2/5/10 Portland
Quality Data Analyst 1 2/4/10 Beaverton $24.01/hr to $39.00/hr
Business Intelligence Developer 2/3/10 Portland DOE
Information Systems Specialist 7 2/3/10 Portland $4,675/mo to $6,449/mo
Programmer Analyst/Database Manager 2/2/10 Portland
Software Developer - Staff 2/2/10 Hillsboro
Quality Assurance Analyst - Staff 1/30/10 Hillsboro
Business Systems Analyst - Senior 1/30/10 Hillsboro
Analyst Programmer 1 1/28/10 La Grande $2,910/mo
Business Systems Analyst 1/27/10 Eugene DOE
Patient Accounting Systems Analyst 2 1/27/10 Tigard $27.69/hr to $44.99/hr
Business Rules Developer 1/27/10 Beaverton
Systems Analyst (Rcg-Ugrad) 1/27/10 Hillsboro
Sap Systems Analyst E-Pipe Sap R3 Netweaver Data Archiving 1/26/10 Hillsboro DOE
Business Consulting/Consultant Specialist 1/26/10 Lake Oswego
Bioinformatician 1/26/10 Portland
Senior Bioinformatician 1/26/10 Portland
Data Analyst Ii 1/23/10 Beaverton $25.75/hr to $41.84/hr
Senior Sap Business Systems Analyst 1/23/10 Portland
Clinical Informatics Analyst 1 1/21/10 Tigard $22.44/hr to $36.46/hr
Systems/Application Analyst, Senior 1/21/10 Portland
Software Quality Assurance (Sqa) Analyst - Performance Testing 1/21/10 Lake Oswego
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State of Oregon License Information for Computer Systems Analysts No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Computer Systems Analysts
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $23.79 $29.55 $36.18 $42.68 $49.87 $36.31 $75,524
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 26.23 29.63 36.63 44.83 51.58 37.44 77,875
Multnomah / Washington 26.16 31.27 37.86 45.04 50.71 38.06 79,150
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 26.08 30.33 35.64 39.65 43.61 35.77 74,417
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 20.85 26.27 31.35 38.18 45.39 31.87 66,284
Lane 20.63 26.25 32.77 37.22 39.89 31.21 64,921
Douglas 18.17 21.90 25.79 31.06 38.79 26.87 55,887
Jackson / Josephine 17.57 21.00 27.73 35.19 39.34 27.84 57,923
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 16.80 21.60 34.74 39.74 43.57 31.41 65,341
Klamath / Lake 19.24 22.91 31.01 37.69 40.89 29.94 62,286
Clackamas 23.70 28.56 35.73 46.69 55.29 37.67 78,362
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Regional Employment Projections for Computer Systems Analysts
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 3,394 3,896 502 14.8% 50 41 92
Multnomah / Washington 2,525 2,956 431 17.1% 43 31 74
Clackamas 270 309 39 14.4% 4 3 7
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 172 190 18 10.5% 2 2 4
Lane 163 193 30 18.4% 3 2 5
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 141 150 9 6.4% 1 2 3
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 87 122 35 40.2% 4 1 5
Jackson / Josephine 63 77 14 22.2% 1 1 2
Douglas 30 34 4 13.3% 0 0 1
Klamath / Lake 30 34 4 13.3% 0 0 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 30 29 -1 -3.3% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 15 20 5 33.3% 1 0 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 14 14 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 14 16 2 14.3% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 9 11 2 22.2% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 8 12 4 50.0% 0 0 1

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 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 3,394
Total, All Industries Private 2,820
Manufacturing Private 299
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 214
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Private 49
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 149
Wholesale Trade Private 361
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 80
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 51
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 219
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers Private 210
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers Private 62
Retail Trade Private 29
Information Private 362
Publishing Industries (except Internet) Private 144
Software Publishers Private 124
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services Private 198
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Private 187
Finance and Insurance Private 456
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities Private 209
Depository Credit Intermediation Private 145
Nondepository Credit Intermediation Private 59
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 233
Insurance Carriers Private 217
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 386
Computer Systems Design and Related Services Private 312
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 679
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 26
Educational Services Private 27
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 144
Hospitals Private 116
Total, All Industries State 35
Total, All Industries Local 538
Transportation and Warehousing Local 30
Educational Services Local 124
Public Administration Local 322
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 294
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 one or more of the following programs:

Eastern Oregon University
One University Blvd
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: (541) 962-3672
Programs of Training:
Pioneer Pacific College
27501 SW Parkway Ave
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Phone: (503) 682-3903
Programs of Training:
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
Seedling Productions
1799 Summit Loop
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 660-0812
Programs of Training:
Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath Falls
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 885-1000
Programs of Training:
LTS Computer Training Center
11533 SW Pacific Highway
Tigard, OR 97223-8669
Phone: (503) 977-2351
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:
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:
Oregon Institute of Technology - Portland
7726 SE Harmony Rd
Portland, OR 97222
Phone: (503) 821-1250
Programs of Training:
New Horizons Career Center
9800 SW Nimbus Ave, Suite 100
Beaverton, OR 97008-7381
Phone: (503) 641-8028
Programs of Training:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
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:
University of Phoenix-Oregon Campus
13221 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 500
Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: (877) 867-4748
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Computer Systems Analysts These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Rogue 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%
Computer Support Specialists 27%