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Computer Programmers Computer Systems Analysts TORQ Analysis of Computer Programmers to Computer Systems Analysts INPUT SECTION: Transfer Title O*NET Filters Weight: From Title: Computer Programmers 15-1021.00 Abilities: Importance LeveL: 50 1 Weight: To Title: Computer Systems Analysts 15-1051.00 Skills: Importance LeveL: 69 1 Labor Market Weight: Maine Statewide Knowledge: Importance Level: 69 Area: 1 OUTPUT SECTION: Grand TORQ: 86 Ability TORQ Skills TORQ Knowledge TORQ Level Level Level 90 78 91 Gaps To Narrow if Possible Upgrade These Skills Knowledge to Add Ability Level Gap Impt Skill Level Gap Impt Knowledge Level Gap Impt Speech Quality English 46 9 65 62 4 72 Recognition Control 74 26 74 Language Mathematical Analysis 46 11 50 Reasoning Service 67 24 74 Speech Orientation 44 7 62 Clarity Time 75 22 74 Perceptual Management 39 5 50 Speed Judgment and Decision 72 22 71 Making Monitoring 72 12 74 Coordination 71 9 72 Equipment 67 5 70 Selection Active 68 3 79 Listening Reading 73 2 86 Comprehension Troubleshooting 71 1 76 Systems 65 1 72 Analysis LEVEL and IMPT (IMPORTANCE) refer to the Target Computer Systems Analysts. GAP refers to level difference between Computer Programmers and Computer Systems Analysts. ASK ANALYSIS Ability Level Comparison - Abilities with importance scores over 50 Computer Systems Description Computer Programmers Analysts Importance TORQ Analysis Page 1 of 17. Copyright 2009. Workforce Associates, Inc. Computer Programmers Computer Systems Analysts Oral Comprehension 66 57 75 Problem Sensitivity 51 51 75 Deductive Reasoning 59 55 72 Inductive Reasoning 55 51 72 Written Comprehension 66 57 68 Oral Expression 62 57 65 Near Vision 59 55 65 Speech Recognition 37 46 65 Information Ordering 67 53 62 Speech Clarity 37 44 62 Selective Attention 42 42 59 Originality 53 50 56 Category Flexibility 46 46 56 Written Expression 66 51 50 Fluency of Ideas 48 44 50 Mathematical Reasoning 35 46 50 Memorization 37 35 50 Flexibility of Closure 48 42 50 Perceptual Speed 34 39 50 Skill Level Comparison - Abilities with importance scores over 69 Computer Systems Description Computer Programmers Analysts Importance Active Learning 77 73 88 Reading Comprehension 71 73 86 Critical Thinking 82 71 84 Complex Problem Solving 74 72 84 Active Listening 65 68 79 Troubleshooting 70 71 76 Monitoring 60 74 72 Service Orientation 43 74 67 Quality Control Analysis 48 74 74 Time Management 53 74 75 Coordination 62 72 71 TORQ Analysis Page 2 of 17. 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Computer Programmers Computer Systems Analysts Systems Analysis 64 72 65 Technology Design 66 71 64 Judgment and Decision 50 71 Making 72 Equipment Selection 62 70 67 Learning Strategies 69 71 65 Knowledge Level Comparison - Knowledge with importance scores over 69 Computer Systems Description Computer Programmers Analysts Importance Computers and Electronics 89 86 87 English Language 58 62 72 Experience & Education Comparison Related Work Experience Comparison Required Education Level Comparison Computer Computer Description Computer Programmers Systems Description Computer Systems Analysts Programmers Analysts 10+ years 20% 2% Doctoral 17% 0% 8-10 years 0% 0% Professional Degree 0% 0% 6-8 years 2% 5% Post-Masters Cert 0% 0% Master's Degree 0% 2% 4-6 years 0% 54% Post-Bachelor Cert 0% 0% 2-4 years 34% Bachelors 37% 63% 62% 1-2 years 29% 0% AA or Equiv 4% 2% 6-12 3% 0% Some College 10% 0% months Post-Secondary 0% 0% 0% 31% 3-6 months Certificate 1-3 months 5% 0% High Scool Diploma 0% 1% 0-1 month 0% 0% or GED None 3% 0% No HSD or GED 3% 0% Computer Programmers Computer Systems Analysts Most Common Educational/Training Requirement: Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree Job Zone Comparison 4 - Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed 4 - Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. considered qualified. Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not. degree, but some do not. Employees in these occupations usually need several years Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. vocational training. TORQ Analysis Page 3 of 17. Copyright 2009. Workforce Associates, Inc. Computer Programmers Computer Systems Analysts Tasks Computer Programmers Computer Systems Analysts Core Tasks Core Tasks Generalized Work Activities: Generalized Work Activities: Interacting With Computers - Using Interacting With Computers - Using computers and computer systems computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process functions, enter data, or process information. information. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Processing Information - Compiling, Work - Developing specific goals and coding, categorizing, calculating, plans to prioritize, organize, and tabulating, auditing, or verifying accomplish your work. information or data. Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and results to choose the best solution and solve problems. solve problems. Getting Information - Observing, Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. information from all relevant sources. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. applying new knowledge to your job. Specific Tasks Specific Tasks Occupation Specific Tasks: Occupation Specific Tasks: Assign, coordinate, and review work and Analyze information processing or activities of programming personnel. computation needs and plan and design Collaborate with computer manufacturers computer systems, using techniques such and other users to develop new as structured analysis, data modeling and programming methods. information engineering. Compile and write documentation of Assess the usefulness of pre-developed program development and subsequent application packages and adapt them to a revisions, inserting comments in the user environment. coded instructions so others can Confer with clients regarding the nature understand the program. of the information processing or Conduct trial runs of programs and computation needs a computer program is software applications to be sure they will to address. produce the desired information and that Consult with management to ensure the instructions are correct. agreement on system principles. Consult with and assist computer Coordinate and link the computer systems operators or system analysts to define within an organization to increase and resolve problems in running computer compatibility and so information can be programs. shared. Consult with managerial, engineering, and Define the goals of the system and devise technical personnel to clarify program flow charts and diagrams describing intent, identify problems, and suggest logical operational steps of programs. changes. Determine computer software or Correct errors by making appropriate hardware needed to set up or alter changes and rechecking the program to system. ensure that the desired results are Develop, document and revise system produced. design procedures, test procedures, and Investigate whether networks, quality standards. workstations, the central processing unit Expand or modify system to serve new of the system, or peripheral equipment purposes or improve work flow. are responding to a program's instructions. Interview or survey workers, observe job Perform or direct revision, repair, or performance or perform the job to expansion of existing programs to TORQ Analysis Page 4 of 17. Copyright 2009. Workforce Associates, Inc. Computer Programmers Computer Systems Analysts expansion of existing programs to determine what information is processed increase operating efficiency or adapt to and how it is processed. new requirements. Prepare cost-benefit and Perform systems analysis and return-on-investment analyses to aid in programming tasks to maintain and decisions on system implementation. control the use of computer systems software as a systems programmer. Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer related problems, such Prepare detailed workflow charts and as malfunctions and program problems. diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a Read manuals, periodicals, and technical series of instructions coded in a computer reports to learn how to develop programs language. that meet staff and user requirements. Train subordinates in programming and Recommend new equipment or software program coding. packages. Write or contribute to instructions or Review and