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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Budget Analysts. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Analyzing Data or Information89
2.Interacting With Computers84
3.Monitoring and Controlling Resources83
Getting Information83
5.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates81
6.Processing Information80
7.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work78
8.Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others74
9.Making Decisions and Solving Problems73
10.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge72
* Importance out of 100

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Job Activity Scores

Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
89
76
Determine the location of a lost orderDetermine the interest cost to finance a new buildingAnalyze the cost of medical care services for all hospitals in the country
Interacting With Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
84
55
Enter employee information into a computer databaseWrite software for keeping track of parts in inventorySet up a new computer system for a large multinational company
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
83
75
Work as a housekeeper responsible for keeping track of linensWork as a chef responsible for ordering food for the menuServe as a financial executive in charge of a large company's budget
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
83
69
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
81
69
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
80
73
Tabulate the costs of parcel deliveriesCalculate the adjustments for insurance claimsCompile data for a complex scientific report
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
78
78
Organize a work schedule that is repetitive and easy to planPlan and organize your own activities that often changePrioritize and plan multiple tasks several months ahead
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
74
60
Interpret a blood pressure readingInterpret how foreign tax laws apply to U.S. exportsInterpret a complex experiment in physics for general audiences
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
73
70
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
72
73
Keep up with price changes in a small retail storeKeep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports carsLearn information related to a complex and rapidly changing technology