A professional who analyzes business or operating procedures to devise most efficient methods of accomplishing work. Responsibilities include:

• Plans study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.
• Gathers and organizes information on problem or procedures including present operating procedures.
• Analyzes data gathered, develops information and considers available solutions or alternate methods of proceeding.
• Organizes and documents findings of studies and prepares recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures or organizational changes.
• Confers with personnel concerned to assure smooth functioning of newly implemented systems or procedure.
• May install new systems and train personnel in application.
• May conduct operational effectiveness reviews to ensure functional or project systems are applied and functioning as designed.
• May develop or update functional or operational manuals outlining established methods of performing work in accordance with organizational policy.