Management Analysts

Also Called: Business Analyst, Management Analyst, Management Consultant

Master's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$57,840

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Management Analysts do

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

  • Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
  • Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.
  • Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Duration of Typical Work Week
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Sitting

Tools

  • Notebook computers
  • High capacity removable media drives
  • Liquid crystal display projector
  • Desktop computers
  • Personal computers

Technology

Web platform development software
Backbone.js
Microsoft ASP.NET Core MVC
Data base user interface and query software
Blackboard software
Transact-SQL
Development environment software
Common business oriented language COBOL
Go

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Business
management
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Math and Science
psychology

Education

  • 46% Master's degree
  • 38% Bachelor's degree
  • 12% Post-baccalaureate certificate

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Administrative Services Managers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Travel Guides

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Marketing Managers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Management Analysts Currently Selected

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Clearfield - Job Corps

    Clearfield, Utah

  • Earle C. Clements - Job Corps

    Morganfield, Kentucky

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Investigative (Thinker)

Work Styles

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Integrity
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability

Values

  • Relationships
  • Achievement
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Management Analysts across the country typically make.

$27.81 / hour
$57,840 /year

Entry Level

$47.80 / hour
$99,410 /year

Median Level

$82.83 / hour
$172,280 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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