The publication addresses specific issues related to the methodology, organization and technologies of modern analytical work. The possibilities of using analytical tools for studying socio-political and economic processes, organizing the effective functioning and development of management systems of enterprises and institutions, improving management decision-making processes in the field of state and municipal management are shown. The essence of system analysis and problem solving, secrets of mastery in the field of analytical activity are revealed, examples of successful applied analytical work are given. A feature of the book is the disclosure of some esoteric aspects of Analytics. In fact, it is confidential, as it reveals many key points in the processing of management information.