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; Cryptologic Analyst and Reporter Craftsman; Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Software Development Operations; Cyber Defense Operations Journeyman, Data Operations; Cyber Intelligence Craftsman, Analyst; Cyber Warfare Operations Superintendent; Cyberspace Effects Operations, Offensive Cyberspace Operator; Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Helper, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25); Signals Intelligence Helper, Communications Analyst; Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Apprentice
Air Defense (AD) Battle Management System Operator; Command and Control Systems Integrator; Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare Officer; Cyber Operations Specialist; Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) Senior Sergeant (CEMA Sr SGT); Data Operations Warrant Officer; Geospatial Engineer; Information Operations Officer; Network Communication Systems Specialist; Senior Signal Warrant Officer
Cyber; Cyber Effects; Cyber IT; Cybersecurity; Information System Technician; Information Systems Management
Aviation Data Analyst; Aviation Logistics Information Systems Advisor; Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) Officer; Cyber Network Systems Chief; Cyberspace Warfare Officer; Data Systems Engineering Officer; Information Management Officer; Intelligence Data and Software Engineer; Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Communications Planner; Offensive Cyberspace Warfare Officer
ADP Customer Liaison Officer; Automatic Logistics Information System (ALIS) Administrator; Communications Security Material Issuing Officer; Cryptologic Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor; Cyber RandD Specialist; Electronic Warfare Specialist; Information Systems Technician 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, Capabilities Development; Cyberspace Effects Operations, General (if Prefix N or P); Cyberspace Effects Operations, Helicopter; Cyberspace Effects Operations, Software Development; Cyberspace Effects Operations, Technical Track; Information Operations; Warfighter Communications Operations; Warfighter Communications Operations, General
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 data, detail, and regular routines.
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
- Blackboard software
- MySQL
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Oracle PeopleSoft
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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