Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a programmer analyst.

A programmer analyst finds out the software requirements of an organization and them accomplishing it by designing, developing, maintaining, and implementing computer systems. The role comprises of a computer programmer and a systems analyst. He/she is required to design and develop computer systems and software just like a systems analyst and also to implement what has been designed by writing computer programs.

Other duties associated with this role include designing a computer system to meet the needs of the organization, designing software for the system, testing the software for problems as well as debugging. He/she should also liaise with the business analyst to understand the requirements of the business, resolve software defects and take part in data analysis to solve data-related issues.

Employee Performance Goals Sample

Employee's Name: Title:
Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ Employee SSN:
Work Location: Supervisor's Name:

Instructions

  1. Setting Goals: List specific goals in the space provided below each competency under "Performance Goals". Assign an appropriate timeline for each goal as well as numeric or financial terms to measure the goal.
  2. Employee Comments: The employee must comment next to each goal under "Employee Comments" with "Okay" for goals which he/she feels comfortable working with, and "Needs Clarification" for goals which he/she believes need to be discussed further. An employee who is comfortable with all the goals can sign the goals at this stage.
  3. Summary: Give a summary of the total time estimated for the employee to have achieved the goals. State action plans and specific milestones to track the goals. Any additional comments agreed between the employee and the supervisor should be noted here.
  4. Human Resources Review: Human resources personnel must confirm that the goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. He/she must then sign the goals in the "Human Resource" section provided under "Signatures".
  5. Signatures: When discussion of the goals has been completed and consensus has been reached, sign the goals and let the employee sign too. Send the final copy to the human resources for inclusion in the employee's professional records.

Performance Goals for Next Period

Performance Goals

Employee Comments

CUSTOMER ORIENTED:

Proactively inform customers on time if there are pending delays.

Provide timely and objective advice to customers on matters related to the goods and/or services of the company.

[employee comments goal]
VERBAL COMMUNICATION:

Learn to use fewer words to say or explain our points or views to avoid making the audience bored.

Listen well enough to be able to give constructive feedback to other people.

[employee comments goal]
INNOVATION:

Adapt to new technology and innovative ways of using it to solve problems.

Exercise great creativity and ingenuity when analyzing problems and coming up with solutions.

[employee comments goal]
PROBLEM SOLVING:

Be willing enough to collaborate with other when it comes to problem-solving issues.

Keep a cool head when dealing with more pressing and exhausting issues.

[employee comments goal]
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Stay updated on different types of equipment introduced to the company

Follow the safety precautions keenly to ensure security is maintained at all times

[employee comments goal]
EVALUATING OTHERS:

Be precise and specific in the feedback one provides and be assertive when giving negative feedback

Allow others to set their own goals and give feedback on regular basis in order to make them grow

[employee comments goal]
PERSONAL COMMITMENT:

Create a system where one has a list of everything that needs to be accomplished to avoid losing track of what one's goals are

Make a journal for every day's efforts in order to keep track of one's achievements and improve chances of achieving goals

[employee comments goal]
MEETING MANAGEMENT:

Avoid inviting unnecessary participants in order to save time and resources

Plan for off-site meeting sessions that can enhance the energy of participants

[employee comments goal]
PROGRAMMING SKILLS:

Learn how to use appropriate programming languages to build stand-alone applications

Always make a plan of the program structure before typing the code

[employee comments goal]
TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Learn more about the basics of troubleshooting and maintaining a wide range of devices and machines

Learn to follow technical specifications and instructions when designing new systems

[employee comments goal]

Summary

Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor

Section 3: To be completed by the employee

1. Goals completed since last performance feedback

2. Goals for next period

3. Employee comments

Signatures

I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal.
Employee: Date:
Supervisor: Date:
Human Resources: Date:

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