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Management Analysts

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.

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Median pay

$101,190
Median annual pay for Management Analysts.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

8.8%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

98,100
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

1,075,100
Estimated U.S. employment for Management Analysts in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+94,500
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Critical Thinking
  3. 3Reading Comprehension
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Writing
  6. 6Monitoring

Knowledge areas

  1. 1English Language
  2. 2Administration and Management
  3. 3Customer and Personal Service
  4. 4Mathematics
  5. 5Education and Training
  6. 6Computers and Electronics

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Oral Expression
  3. 3Problem Sensitivity
  4. 4Written Comprehension
  5. 5Deductive Reasoning
  6. 6Inductive Reasoning

Career interests

  1. 1Conventional
  2. 2Investigative
  3. 3Enterprising
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Realistic

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Integrity
  3. 3Achievement Orientation
  4. 4Innovation
  5. 5Dependability
  6. 6Intellectual Curiosity

Work activities

  1. 1Getting Information
  2. 2Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  3. 3Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  4. 4Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  5. 5Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  6. 6Analyzing Data or Information

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Telephone Conversations
  3. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
  5. 5Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  6. 6Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Representative tasks

  • Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
  • Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
  • Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
  • Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
  • Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.
  • Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.
  • Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.
  • Review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, identifying problems and improvements.

Software and tools

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