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Resume skills guide · SOC 15-1211

Skills for Computer Systems Analysts

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for computer systems analysts, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Atlassian JIRA, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Power BI as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Speaking4
  • 2.Reading Comprehension3.88
  • 3.Active Listening3.75
  • 4.Critical Thinking3.75
  • 5.Active Learning3.62
  • 6.Writing3.38
  • 7.Monitoring3.38
  • 8.Learning Strategies3.12
  • 9.Mathematics3
  • 10.Science2.25

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Knowledge areas

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Administration and Management
  • Education and Training
  • Telecommunications
  • Engineering and Technology

Core work activities

  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Processing Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

In-demand tools & technology

  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Python
  • SAP software
  • ServiceNow
  • Structured query language SQL
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • AJAX
  • Amazon DynamoDB
  • Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2
  • Amazon Redshift