EDI stands for electronic data interchange. As an EDI analyst, you manage the systems that exchange data within a company and between the company and other entities. Your duties include customizing and configuring systems that process transactions. You may also acquire data about customers and business processes. You assess the technical needs of your employer or client and create a plan to meet those needs using automation, software, and EDI applications. You then implement the plan, test the systems, and make adjustments if necessary. Your responsibilities include using code like C++ to design or customize applications.