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Business Analyst :
Conduct
organizational studies and evaluations,
design systems and procedures, conduct
work simplifications and measurement
studies, and prepare operations and
procedures manuals to assist management
in operating more efficiently and
effectively. Includes program analysts
and management consultants.
Occupation
Specific Tasks:
The tasks listed below are typical task
statements that are commonly required
for the occupation you selected.
Task
Description
| Analyze
data gathered and develop solutions
or alternative methods of proceeding. |
| Confer
with personnel concerned to ensure
successful functioning of newly
implemented systems or procedures. |
| Design,
evaluate, recommend, and approve
changes of forms and reports. |
| Develop
and implement records management
program for filing, protection,
and retrieval of records, and assure
compliance with program. |
| Document
findings of study and prepare recommendations
for implementation of new systems,
procedures, or organizational changes. |
| Gather
and organize information on problems
or procedures. |
| Interview
personnel and conduct on-site observation
to ascertain unit functions, work
performed, and methods, equipment,
and personnel used. |
| Plan
study of work problems and procedures,
such as organizational change, communications,
information flow, integrated production
methods, inventory control, or cost
analysis. |
| Prepare
manuals and train workers in use
of new forms, reports, procedures
or equipment, according to organizational
policy. |
| Recommend
purchase of storage equipment, and
design area layout to locate equipment
in space available. |
| Review
forms and reports, and confer with
management and users about format,
distribution, and purpose, and to
identify problems and improvements. |
Detailed Work Activities.
| analyze
operational or management reports
or records |
| analyze
organizational operating practices
or procedures |
| analyze
workflow |
| communicate
technical information |
| compile
information through interviews |
| conduct
organizational studies |
| conduct
training for personnel |
| confer
with management or users |
| consult
with staff or users to identify
operating procedure problems |
| design
office layout |
| design
systems in cooperation with colleagues |
| develop
new office forms |
| develop
plans for programs or projects |
| develop
policies, procedures, methods, or
standards |
| develop
records management system |
| direct
implementation of new procedures,
policies, or programs |
| evaluate
office operations |
| identify
problems or improvements |
| maintain
records, reports, or files |
| obtain
information from individuals |
| plan
study of work problems or procedures |
| prepare
instruction manuals |
| prepare
reports |
| prepare
reports for management |
| prepare
workflow chart |
| recommend
improvements to work methods or
procedures |
| recommend
purchase or repair of furnishings
or equipment |
| recommend
solutions of administrative problems |
| select
software for clerical activities |
| study
time, motion, or work methods of
workers |
| understand
technical operating, service or
repair manuals |
| use
interviewing procedures |
| use
inventory control procedures |
| use
oral or written communication techniques |
| work
with management or employees to
improve organizational system |
| write
administrative procedures services
manual |
| write
employee orientation or training
materials |
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