Occupation
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
$175,140 medianBright outlookBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 11-3021.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Manage backup, security and user help systems.
- 02Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
- 03Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
- 04Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
- 05Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
- 06Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
- 07Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
- 08Stay abreast of advances in technology.
- 09Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
- 10Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
- 11Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.
- 12Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Information Systems Director (IS Director)Information Systems Manager (IS Manager)Information Technology Director (IT Director)Information Technology Manager (IT Manager)Application Development DirectorComputing Services DirectorData Processing ManagerInformation Systems Supervisor (IS Supervisor)MIS Director (Management Information Systems Director)Technical Services Manager
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Knowledge the job leans on
Computers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguagePersonnel and Human ResourcesMathematicsEducation and Training
Skills that carry over from service
Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime Management