Management Analysts

Management Analysts score 40 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #410 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 11 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 1 on its own and 7 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 4 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

40/ 100

Elevated

Rank: #410of 923 jobs
US workers: 898,280BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $101,860a year
In real AI use: 4 of 11tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (9%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 7 (64%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 3 (27%)

Design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, identifying problems and improvements.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Develop and implement records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Recommend purchase of storage equipment and design area layout to locate equipment in space available.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.Little or no AI speed-up · core task

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Questions about management analysts and AI

Will AI replace management analysts?

Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Management Analysts score 40 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #410 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 8 of the job's 11 tasks, 1 of them on its own, while 3 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which management analysts tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports".

Which management analysts tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures"; "Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used"; "Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 4 of the 11 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as management analysts, and what do they earn?

About 898,280 people in the US, with median pay of $101,860 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.