Systems Analyst

Common Job Responsibilities for an IT Systems Analyst Position:
1. Implementation, support and inventory control of applications used
2. Develops and implements the most efficient and cost-effective solutions
3. Evaluates system specifications for business requirements
4. Develops and prepares computer solutions
5. Works closely with management to prioritize business goals and information needs
Common Skills of an IT Systems Analyst Position:
1. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
2. Maintains strong attention to detail in high-pressure situations
3. Solid understanding of business practices with fundamental understanding of project management methodology
4. Requires excellent computer skills
1. How do you lead the effort to plan and jump-start a new IT project?
Describe the eerily phases of project management, such as analysis, build use case, documentation, don’t forget the mention that you always want to spend to time to get to know stack holders, customers, and clients and build good relationship with all parties involved in the project, and understand their needs, …
2. How do you resolve conflicts and issues when there is a disagreement among different parties involved in the project?
First analyze what is the disagreement and what’s behind it. communicate with all parties and provide an environment to let them understand each other. Have a specificaiton review, have an open discussion, there are many way to resolve conflicts and reach aggrements.
3. Based on your experience, please describe 3 factors that are the most critical to the success of an IT project?
This question has open answer. In general, to make a successful project you need to (1) have a good team to cover all functionalities through the project lifecycle, — analysis, design, development, testing, project management, IV&V, etc., (2) support and understanding from upper management, which means continuing communication with managements through the project, and (3) implementing the right technology for the project, — considering robustness of the technology, available resources for implementing the technology, and cost of ownership.

4. If you have completed all of your tasks in daily work, what would you do?
Think of what your employers expect you to do. Helps other team members, get additional tasks for the project, documentation, looking for improvements, learning new technologies, self-training, etc.