Computer Systems Analysts
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 1 of 39 tasks
Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 2.8% of the role's time · $1.6B · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Use informatics science to design or implement health information technology applications for resolution of clinical or health care administrative problems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.8% of the role's time · $3.2B
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.6% of the role's time · $3.1B · waiting on a check
Translate nursing practice information between nurses and systems engineers, analysts, or designers, using object-oriented models or other techniques.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.3% of the role's time · $2.9B
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 5.2% of the role's time · $2.9B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.9% of the role's time · $2.7B · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Analyze and interpret patient, nursing, or information systems data to improve nursing services.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $2.4B
Apply knowledge of computer science, information science, nursing, and informatics theory to nursing practice, education, administration, or research, in collaboration with other health informatics specialists.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $2.4B
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 4.1% of the role's time · $2.3B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Develop or implement policies or practices to ensure the privacy, confidentiality, or security of patient information.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.1% of the role's time · $2.3B
Identify, collect, record, or analyze data relevant to the nursing care of patients.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $2.3B
Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $2.1B
Develop, implement, or evaluate health information technology applications, tools, processes, or structures to assist nurses with data management.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.3% of the role's time · $1.8B
Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling, and information engineering.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.2% of the role's time · $1.8B
Disseminate information about nursing informatics science and practice to the profession, other health care professions, nursing students, and the public.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $1.8B
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 2.5% of the role's time · $1.4B
Analyze computer and information technologies to determine applicability to nursing practice, education, administration, and research.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $1.4B
Develop or deliver training programs for health information technology, creating operating manuals as needed.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $1.3B
Design, conduct, or provide support to nursing informatics research.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $1.3B
Design, develop, select, test, implement, and evaluate new or modified informatics solutions, data structures, and decision-support mechanisms to support patients, health care professionals, and their information management and human-computer and human-technology interactions within health care contexts.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.2% of the role's time · $1.2B
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in informatics.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $1.2B
Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $1.1B
Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $868M
Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter systems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $862M
Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $816M
Provide consultation to nurses regarding hardware or software configuration.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $809M · waiting on a check
Develop strategies, policies or procedures for introducing, evaluating, or modifying information technology applied to nursing practice, administration, education, or research.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.4% of the role's time · $805M
Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $799M
Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $769M
Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $718M
Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.2% of the role's time · $664M
Interview or survey workers, observe job performance, or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $616M · waiting on a check
Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $613M
Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $600M · waiting on a check
Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $581M
Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $447M
Recommend new equipment or software packages.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $443M
Plan, install, repair, or troubleshoot telehealth technology applications or systems in homes.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $378M
Inform local, state, national, and international health policies related to information management and communication, confidentiality and security, patient safety, infrastructure development, and economics.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.6% of the role's time · $352M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 119,480 | $13.6B | $380M | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 59,610 | $7.0B | $195M | $0 |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) | 22,960 | $2.6B | $73.7M | $0 |
| Insurance Carriers | 22,270 | $2.4B | $67.1M | $0 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 22,560 | $2.3B | $63.3M | $0 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 19,770 | $2.1B | $58.2M | $0 |
| Employment Services | 16,220 | $1.9B | $53.1M | $0 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 16,210 | $1.8B | $51.0M | $0 |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | 13,610 | $1.5B | $42.0M | $0 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 11,560 | $1.5B | $41.9M | $0 |