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MOS 25B: Informations Systems Operator - Analyst

Major duties. Information systems operator-analyst supervises, installs, operates and performs unit level maintenance on multi- functional/multi-user information processing systems, peripheral equipment, and associated devices in mobile and fixed facilities; performs analyst functions; constructs, edits, and tests computer system programs; conducts data system studies and prepares docu mentation and specifications for proposals; operates and performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned vehicles and power generators. Duties for MOS 74B at each level of skill are:


(1) Skill Level 1. Installs, operates, and performs unit maintenance on multi-functional/multi-user information processing systems and peripheral equipment and auxiliary devices. Performs input/ output data control and bulk data storage operations. Transfers data between information processing equipment and systems. Troubleshoots automation equipment and systems to the degree required for isolation of malfunctions to specific hardware or soft ware. Restores equipment to operation by replacement of line replaceable unit (LRU). Installs, operates, performs strapping, restrapping, PMCS and unit level maintenance on COMSEC de vices. Assists in the design, preparation, editing, and testing of computer programs. Drafts associated technical documentation for program reference and maintenance purposes. Modifies existing ap plication packages using application and operating system software and appropriate computer language commands and files.

(2) Skill Level 2. Configures information processing equipment into required operating configurations. Performs senior operator and systems administrator duties and unit level maintenance functions on assigned computer systems. Compiles production report data and quality control information. Assists less experienced soldiers in the installation, operation, and maintenance of information processing equipment. Writes, analyzes, edits, tests, and modifies computer programs. Drafts program operation manuals and technical program requirements documents. Troubleshoots software using established debugging procedures.

(3) Skill Level 3. Supervises the deployment, installation, oper ation, and unit level maintenance of multi-functional/multi-user in formation processing systems. Determines requirements, assigns duties, and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in informa tion system analysis and maintenance. Develops and admnisters on- site training programs. Compiles output reports in support of ADPE operations. Perfonms system studies using established techniques to develop new or revised system applications and programs. Writes final design programs, operational manals, procedures, and require ments documents. Analyzes telecommunications information man agement needs. Ensures that spare parts, supplies, and operating essentials are requisitioned and maintained. Supervises and performs maintenance management and administrative duties related to facil ity operations, maintenance, security, and personnel.

(4) Skill Level 4. Plans, supervises, coordinates, and provides technical assistance for the installation, operation, systems analyst functions, unit level maintenance, and management of multi-fune tional/ multi-user information processing systems in mobile and fixed facilities. Participates in development of the continuity of operations plan (COOP), information systems plans (ISP), informa tion management plan (IMP), and information management master plan (IMMP). Conducts quality assurance of ADPE operations. Controls production operations in support of command or agency priorities. Develops and enforces policy and procedures for facility management. Develops, directs, and supervises training programs to ensure soldier proficiency and career development. Organizes work schedules and ensures compliance with directives and policies on operations security (OPSEC), signal security (SIGSEC), communi cations security (COMSEC), and physical security. Writes unit or facility standing operating procedures (SOP). Arranges higher level or contractor support maintenance for assigned equipment. Prepares or supervises the preparation of technical studies, evaluations, reports, correspondence, and records pertaining to information sys tem operations. Directs high level programming projects. Briefs staff and operations personnel on matters pertaining to information systems.