Occupations13-1111.00

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.

Median annual pay
$101,190

BLS, 2024

Employment
1,075,100

U.S., 2024

Ten-year outlook
+8.8%

2024–34

Annual openings
98,100

Projected average

The work

Core tasks

  1. 01Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
  2. 02Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
  3. 03Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
  4. 04Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
  5. 05Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.
  6. 06Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.
  7. 07Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.
  8. 08Review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, identifying problems and improvements.
  9. 09Develop and implement records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program.
  10. 10Design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports.
  11. 11Recommend purchase of storage equipment and design area layout to locate equipment in space available.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingMonitoringActive LearningMathematicsLearning StrategiesScience

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading

U.S. employment is projected to move from 1,075,100 in 2024 to 1,169,700 in 2034, a +8.8% change.

BLS projects an average of 98,100 openings each year over the period, including openings created by workers leaving the occupation.