Applications analysts serve as part of an organizations’ IT team, taking an analytic role to ensure that the computer application systems being used are meeting the needs of the organization. Aside from simply analyzing existing systems, this can also mean designing, developing, and implementing their iterations and replacements to try and better meet the goals of the organization, too. The application support analyst job description is mostly the same thing, though they typically focus more on the analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of application errors and problems.

Application analysts can work in a huge variety of different sectors. Any organizations that have a specific need for bespoke applications designed to help them carry out work processes and meet organizational goals may employ an application analyst. Some of the industries that might hire application analysts can include retail, financial services, health care, education, and public administration. 

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