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.
What education do people in this job actually have?
O*NET incumbent survey (2024)How EWU courses prepare you for this work (3 of 10 O*NET tasks have course evidence)
- Apply group theoretic concepts to solve mathematical problems
- Apply group theoretic concepts to the natural sciences
Identify the complexity class of a problem
Implement an iterative method to solve a problem (e.g. matrix decomposition, solution of a linear system of equations, determining eigenpairs of a matrix)
Implement a program that uses an array to solve a problem.
Employ and analyze a prescribed method to find a root of a nonlinear equation (with knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of the approach);
Utilize qualitative methods to analyze linear and non-linear systems of differential equations
Implement an iterative method to solve a problem (e.g. matrix decomposition, solution of a linear system of equations, determining eigenpairs of a matrix)
Employ the appropriate numerical technique to approximate a solution of an initial value problem, boundary value problem, or partial differential equation, with careful consideration of initial or boundary data.
Recent regional postings for this occupation
View all 1054 postings from the last year →5 most recent CareerOneStop listings for this occupation. "Live" in Quick Facts counts only postings the scraper re-confirmed in the last 7 days; older real postings still appear here until they age out.
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Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst College of Arts & Sciences2026-06-02Washington State University · Pullman, WA5 requirements 9 responsibilitiesA Bachelor's degree in business, economics or a related field, and three (3) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
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Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst College of Arts & Sciences2026-06-02Washington State University · Pullman, WA5 requirements 9 responsibilitiesA Bachelor's degree in business, economics or a related field, and three (3) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
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Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst College of Arts & Sciences2026-06-02Washington State University · Pullman, WA5 requirements 9 responsibilitiesA Bachelor's degree in business, economics or a related field, and three (3) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
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New Product Business Analyst - Insurance2026-06-02GESA CREDIT UNION · Richland, WA2 requirementsPerform decomposition of high-level business and user requirements into development and test requirements[]{style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-se
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New Product Business Analyst - Insurance2026-06-02GESA CREDIT UNION · Richland, WA2 requirementsPerform decomposition of high-level business and user requirements into development and test requirements[]{style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-se
Where to focus your applied learning (7 taskes without course evidence yet)
These O*NET tasks don't have direct course-objective evidence in the Math BS catalog yet. Each is an opportunity to gain hands-on preparation through an applied project, MAA-sponsored partnership, elective, or internship. The Math BS applied-projects page has examples of project-driven learning that could close these kinds of gaps.
- Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures. (importance 4.5/5)
- Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes. (importance 4.2/5)
- Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used. (importance 4.1/5)
- Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis. (importance 4.1/5)
- Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy. (importance 3.8/5)
- Review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, identifying problems and improvements. (importance 3.7/5)
- Design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports. (importance 3.2/5)
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