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🇬🇧 UKSOC 2133· Science, Research, Engineering and Technology Professionals

IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

IT business analysts, architects and systems designers proviide advice on the effective utilisation of IT and design IT systems in order to meet the business objectives or to enhance the business effectiveness of the organisation.

Business analyst (computing/IT)Data communications analystChange analyst (computing/IT)Systems analystSystems consultantTechnical analyst (computing/IT)Technical architectUser experience architect
£59,593
median salary
£45,013 – £75,622
193,200
currently employed
165,479
projected 2035
Strong growth
7 tasks scored6 AI Assists1 Human-Led

Task Bundle Breakdown

How AI interacts with this occupation's task bundle

86%
14%
0%
AI automates
86%
AI assists
14%
Human-led

Task-by-Task Breakdown

Every task scored individually — sorted highest to lowest AI exposure

67

examines existing business models and flows of data and designs functional specifications and test plans for new systems in order to meet clients’ needs

AI Assists

AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT can generate functional specification drafts, data flow diagrams, and test plans from requirements descriptions, significantly reducing drafting time while humans validate accuracy and completeness.

67

researches, analyses, evaluates and monitors network infrastructure and performance

AI Assists

AI-powered network monitoring tools (e.g. Datadog, SolarWinds with AI features) can automate performance analysis and anomaly detection, though human architects are still needed to interpret findings and design remediation strategies.

56

undertakes feasibility studies for major IT developments incorporating costs and benefits, and presents proposals to clients

AI Assists

AI can accelerate cost-benefit modelling and generate feasibility report templates using tools like Microsoft Copilot in Excel, but the strategic framing, risk assessment, and client-facing presentation require human expertise and credibility.

56

communicates the impact of emerging technologies to clients and advises upon the potential introduction of such technology

AI Assists

AI can rapidly summarise emerging technology trends and generate briefing documents (e.g. via Perplexity or ChatGPT), but translating these into tailored, contextually relevant advice for a specific client's business still requires human judgment.

44

liaises with internal/external clients to analyse business procedure, clarify clients’ requirements and to define the scope of existing software, hardware and network provision

AI Assists

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can help structure requirements documents and generate interview questions, but the nuanced stakeholder negotiation and political judgment required to clarify scope still demands experienced human analysts.

44

provides advice and assistance in the procurement, provision, delivery, installation, maintenance and use of IT systems and their environments

AI Assists

AI can assist with generating procurement checklists, comparing vendor options, and drafting guidance documentation, but hands-on coordination, vendor negotiation, and environment-specific troubleshooting remain human-led activities.

33

works closely with clients to implement new systems

Human-Led

System implementation is heavily reliant on real-time human collaboration, change management, and on-site problem-solving; AI can assist with documentation and training materials but cannot replace the hands-on client engagement required.

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IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

13.1hrs
saved per week
630hrs
per year ≈ 16.8 weeks
£20,858
salary-equivalent capacity freed per year

This is not a pay rise — it's 630 hours of productive capacity that AI could return to you, valued at your current rate.

£51,080
value at risk — 86% of role exposed to AI

The portion of your current salary tied to tasks AI can automate or augment. Not a prediction of job loss — a signal of where your role is changing fastest.

How is this calculated?▾

Task weights — each task is weighted by its O*NET frequency rating. Where frequency data is absent, equal weighting is applied.

AI time reduction — tasks scored as "AI Automates" assume 80% time saving; "AI Assists" assumes 40%; "Human-Led" assumes 5%.

Salary equivalent — annual hours saved × (salary ÷ 1,800 working hours/year).

Value at risk — salary × share of role time in AI-automate or AI-assist tasks.

Figures are indicative estimates for planning purposes, not guarantees of productivity gain or job loss risk.