Computer & Information Systems Managers
Information Systems Director (IS Director), Information Systems Manager (IS Manager), Information Technology Director (IT Director), Information Technology Manager (IT Manager)
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All Source Intelligence Analyst; Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics Apprentice, E-3 Radar Surveillance; Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics Journeyman, C-135/25 AF Systems/Carry-on EW; Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice; Cyber Defense Operations Helper, Client Systems Operations; Cyber Intelligence Apprentice, Analyst; Cyberspace Effects Operations; Cyberspace Effects Operations, Trainer; Signals Intelligence Helper, Electronic Non-Communications Analyst; Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Superintendent
Air Defense (AD) Battle Management System Operator; Command and Control Systems Integrator; Cyber Network Defender; Cyber Warfare Officer; Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) Senior Sergeant (CEMA Sr SGT); Geospatial Engineering Technician; Information Protection Technician; Information Technology Specialist; Network Systems Engineering; Senior Signal Warrant Officer
Cyber; Cyber Effects; Cyber IT; Cybersecurity; Electronics Specialty; Electronics Technician; Information System Technician; Information Systems Management; Intelligence Specialist; Intelligence System Specialist
Aviation Data Analyst; Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist; Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) Officer; Cyber Network Systems Chief; Cyberspace Warfare Officer; Data Systems Engineering Officer; Information Management Officer; Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems Engineer; Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Communications Planner; Offensive Cyberspace Warfare Officer
ADP Customer Liaison Officer; CVN Propulsion Plant Local Area Network (PPLAN) Manager; Communication Watch Officer; Communications Traffic Officer; Cyber Operations Planner; Electronic Warfare Technician; Information Technology Manager Submarines; LDO - Information Professional; Optimized NALCOMIS Database Administrator/Analysis IMA; Staff Combat Information Center Officer
Cyberspace Effects Operations; Cyberspace Effects Operations, Bomber; Cyberspace Effects Operations, Defensive Cyberspace Operator; Cyberspace Effects Operations, Helicopter or EWO; Cyberspace Effects Operations, Special Operations (if Prefix N or P); Information Operations; Warfighter Communications Operations, ABM; Warfighter Communications Operations, Capabilities Development; Warfighter Communications Operations, General CSO; Warfighter Communications Operations, Software Development
What they do:
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
On the job, you would:
- Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
- Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
- Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Business
- customer service
- management
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Skills
Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- notice when problems happen
Math
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Cooperation
- Analytical Thinking
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Web platform development software
- Apache Tomcat
- Spring Framework
Data base user interface and query software
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Blackboard software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Microsoft Dynamics
- SAP software
Education
Education: (rated 4 of 5)
bachelor's degree or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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