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O*NET 13-1111.00: Management AnalystsMedian pay $101,860/year (BLS, May 2025)11 tasksJob Zone 4: Considerable preparation

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.

Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: Administrative Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Employment Programs Analyst, Management Analyst, Management Consultant, Organizational Development Consultant, Performance Management Analyst, Program Management Analyst.

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 37%AI-assist 63%Stays human 0%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 4 AI-ready, 7 AI-assist and 0 human-led tasks out of 11. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork
Thinking & planning
People & communication
Leading & teaching
Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

🗓 Start here on Monday

The most frequent, most important tasks where AI can help right away.

  1. Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.Crunch the numbers · Weekly
  2. Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.Crunch the numbers · Weekly
  3. Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.Coordinate & message · Monthly

💪 Lean into these

Core tasks that stay human. These skills get more valuable as the routine work gets automated.

None of this job's listed tasks fall in this group.

AI can draft these 4

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.

Weekly

AI finds trends and writes the spreadsheet formulas.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 35% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Paste a spreadsheet or table and ask AI to find trends, outliers and totals, or to write the formula you need. It's like having an analyst on call.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a management analyst. Part of my job is to analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.

Context: We use Tableau and Microsoft Power BI; the work draws on administration and management, economics and accounting and sales and marketing.
Question: [price reasonableness, cost trends, profitability]
Data: [paste proposals, reports, history]

Analyze, compare to benchmarks and give a recommendation. Show formulas. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Business data analysis

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you analyze data (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Question] and [Data] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Use it in your next negotiation or estimate.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Analyze business or financial data..

Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.

Monthly

AI turns complex material into plain-language handouts.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 36% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI is great at turning complicated material into plain-language guides, handouts, FAQs and how-tos for a specific audience. You check it's accurate.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a management analyst. Part of my job is to document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.

Context: We use Microsoft SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat; the work draws on administration and management, economics and accounting and sales and marketing.
Report: [evaluation, complaint investigation]
Findings: [paste notes]

Draft the report with summary, findings and recommendations. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Research or investigation report

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you document findings of study.
Step 2Fill in [Report] and [Findings] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Prepare research reports.. Also involves: Advise others on business or operational matters..

Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.

Monthly

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a management analyst. Part of my job is to plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.

Context: We use Microsoft SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat.
Activity: [program, initiative, campaign]
Questions: [what success means]

Draft evaluation methods, data collection and analysis. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Evaluation procedure

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you plan study of work problems and procedures.
Step 2Fill in [Activity] and [Questions] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check you can actually collect the data. Recompute every total yourself.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities.. Also involves: Conduct scientific research of organizational behavior or processes..

Design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports.

Monthly

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 52% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a management analyst. Part of my job is to design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports.

Context: We use Microsoft SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat.
Text: [paste]
Audience and purpose: [who reads it and why]

Edit for clarity, structure and tone. Show changes as a list with reasons, then the clean version.

10-minute exercise: Edit for clarity

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports.
Step 2Paste it into [Text] and fill in [Audience and purpose].
Step 3Accept only the edits you agree with and check facts weren't changed.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 3.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Edit written materials.. Also involves: Edit documents..

AI can help you prep these 7

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.

Weekly

AI does the arithmetic and suggests what to look at; the conclusions are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 90% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can do the arithmetic, build the spreadsheet formula and suggest what to look at. Deciding what the numbers mean for your situation is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a management analyst. Part of my job is to gather and organize information on problems or procedures.

Context: We use Tableau and Microsoft Power BI; the work draws on administration and management, economics and accounting and sales and marketing.
What I track: [projects, KPIs, deadlines]
Updates I have: [paste status notes or numbers]

Make a status table: item, target, actual, on track or not, and next action. Flag the 3 items most at risk and the questions to ask their owners.

10-minute exercise: Collect performance updates

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you gather and organize information on problems or procedures (this week).
Step 2List your measures in [What I track] and paste [Updates I have].
Step 3Send the at-risk questions to the owners and update the table when they reply.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Gather organizational performance information..

Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.

Monthly

AI drafts clear messages and talking points.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft updates, emails and talking points so your message is clear and complete. Relationships and real-time calls are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a management analyst. Part of my job is to confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.

Topic: [new merchandise, customer needs]
Attendees: [sales, purchasing]

Draft an agenda and talking points. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

10-minute exercise: Business coordination meeting

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you confer with personnel. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Topic] and [Attendees] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Edit it until it sounds like you, then send it yourself.

Never let AI send messages for you. Read every word, because tone mistakes cost trust.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations..

Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.

Monthly

AI does the arithmetic and suggests what to look at; the conclusions are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can do the arithmetic, build the spreadsheet formula and suggest what to look at. Deciding what the numbers mean for your situation is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a management analyst. Part of my job is to interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.

Context: We use Tableau and Microsoft Power BI; the work draws on administration and management, economics and accounting and sales and marketing.
Job or unit: [role or department]
Methods available: [interviews, observation, surveys]

Draft interview questions, an observation sheet and a survey to capture duties, skills and working conditions, plus a template to summarize the job.

10-minute exercise: Job analysis plan

Step 1Pick a job you need to analyze or classify. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Job or unit] and [Methods available] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Use the interview questions with one incumbent and fill the summary template.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Analyze jobs using observation, survey, or interview techniques..

Review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, identifying problems and improvements.

Monthly

AI drafts clear messages and talking points.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft updates, emails and talking points so your message is clear and complete. Relationships and real-time calls are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a management analyst. Part of my job is to review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, identifying problems and improvements.

Topic: [budget, policy, purchases]
My view: [describe]

Draft talking points and data to bring. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

10-minute exercise: Discuss with management

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you review forms and reports and confer.
Step 2Fill in [Topic] and [My view] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Edit it until it sounds like you, then send it yourself.

Never let AI send messages for you. Read every word, because tone mistakes cost trust.

Importance 3.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers..

Develop and implement records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program.

Monthly

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a management analyst. Part of my job is to develop and implement records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program.

Context: We use Microsoft Visual Basic and Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA; the work draws on administration and management, economics and accounting and sales and marketing.
Need: [cost monitoring, project tracking]
Data sources: [describe]

Design the system: data model, reports, and spreadsheet or database setup. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Reporting or tracking system

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop and implement records management program.
Step 2Fill in [Need] and [Data sources] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Build it with last month's real data and check the totals. Confirm the rules against the current official source.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Importance 3.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Develop business or financial information systems..

Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.

Monthly

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a management analyst. Part of my job is to prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint; the work draws on administration and management, economics and accounting and sales and marketing.
Procedure or form: [describe]
Staff: [describe]

Plan training and a manual section. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Compliance procedures training

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you prepare manuals.
Step 2Fill in [Procedure or form] and [Staff] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Swap one AI example for a real story from your own work. Real stories are what people remember.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures.. Also involves: Develop training materials..

Recommend purchase of storage equipment and design area layout to locate equipment in space available.

A few times a year

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a management analyst. Part of my job is to recommend purchase of storage equipment and design area layout to locate equipment in space available.

Context: The work draws on administration and management, economics and accounting and sales and marketing.
Issue: [market, operations, policy]
Audience: [groups, dealers]

Write advice with reasons. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Business advice

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you recommend purchase of storage equipment and design area layout.
Step 2Fill in [Issue] and [Audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 3.2/5 · O*NET work activity: Advise others on business or operational matters..

These stay human 0

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Face-to-face discussions: every day · Contact with others: contact with others most of the time · Impact of decisions: important results · Frequency of decisions: once a week or more but not every day

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Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

  • Reading Comprehensionimportance 4.1/5
    Used in: Analyzing Data or Information
  • Writingimportance 4.0/5
    Used in: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Critical Thinkingimportance 4.1/5
    Used in: Analyzing Data or Information
  • Active Listeningimportance 4.1/5
    Used in: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Where you could move

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Getting into this job

Bachelor's degree is most common (57% of workers)

  • Certificate or some college 10%
  • Bachelor's 67%
  • Graduate degree 24%
  • On-the-job training: 6–12 months
  • Related experience: 2–4 years
  • Professional certification: important (3.0/5)

What workers in this job report, from O*NET surveys (typical values).

Software in this job

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