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Management Analyst

Mid-level

Also known as: Administrative Analyst, Administrative Support Coordinator, Business Analyst, Business Consultant

Finance & LegalBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.
Management ConsultingBusiness AnalysisProcess ImprovementOrganizational DevelopmentOperations ManagementBusinessAnalyticsCreativeAnalysisDesign

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software
Atlassian JIRAMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioPythonSalesforce softwareStructured query language SQLTableau

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade · has a large number of job openings.

Projected growth

+10.1%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

94,100

per year (US)

Jobs today

1,077,100

in 2025 → 1,186,300 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Analyste d'affaires junior
  • Analyste de données
  • Coordinateur des opérations

Where it can lead

  • Consultant en gestion senior
  • Directeur des opérations
  • Chef de l'exploitation (COO)

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly automate data collection and preliminary analysis for Management Analysts, shifting their focus from routine tasks. Their role will evolve to interpreting complex AI-generated insights, developing strategic recommendations, and guiding implementation, demanding enhanced critical thinking and proficiency with AI tools.