They work with business users to understand their needs.
EAs help businesses make better decisions by analyzing data and providing recommendations based on those analyses. They also provide technical support to end users who are trying to solve problems with the company's software.

They design solutions that meet those needs.
EA professionals work closely with business analysts, project managers, and other IT staff members to develop new products and services. They use specialized skills such as programming languages, databases, and operating systems to build custom software.

They test them thoroughly before they're deployed.
EAs also help companies manage their data and make sure it's secure. They ensure that the right people have access to the right information at the right times. And they keep track of how well the company is using its technology so that it can improve its processes.

They deploy them to production environments.
EA jobs are growing faster than any other job category. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for EA professionals is expected to grow 22 percent between 2014 and 2024. That's much faster than average growth rates for all occupations.

They maintain them over time.
EAs work with business users to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and support software applications used by organizations, such as financial management systems, customer relationship management systems, human resource management systems, supply chain management systems, and manufacturing control systems.