Technology

Systems Analyst

Based on 36 assessments

31% Moderate risk

Average realistic automation risk across all Systems Analyst profiles in the dataset.

Raw potential
68%
Realistic risk
31%
Research benchmark ?
47%

Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context. Research benchmark: Eloundou et al. (2023)

Distribution across 36 profiles. Middle half of Systems Analysts score between 28% and 36%.

0% 50% 100%
p10 · 25%
39% · p90
On-screen work 50%

Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.

In-person + screen 39%

Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.

Computer + action 11%

Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.

Fully in-person 0%

No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.

3 synthetic profiles for a Systems Analyst, ordered by automation exposure. Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.

Task Time Type Exposure
Collaborate with developers, testers, and project managers to ensure solutions align with business needs and technical feasibility
deep expertise
29% AD 10%
Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews, workshops, and surveys to understand current processes and desired improvements
deep expertise
23% AD 10%
Create detailed functional specifications, process flow diagrams, and system design documents for developers and implementation teams
21% DD 43%
Test system changes, validate data integrity, and troubleshoot issues during implementation or post-deployment phases
deep expertise social element
9% DD 34%
Train end-users on new systems or processes through hands-on sessions, documentation, or video tutorials
deep expertise
7% DA 6%
Analyze existing IT systems, workflows, and data structures to identify inefficiencies, gaps, or areas for automation
3% DD 96%
Monitor system performance, user feedback, and key metrics to recommend ongoing improvements or optimizations
3% DD 51%
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to propose innovative solutions or process enhancements
deep expertise
1% DD 44%

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