In the Navy:
CWO - Information Systems Technician; Computer Science; Computer Science and Systems Design; Information Sciences, Systems and Operations; LDO - Information Professional; RL - Special Duty Officer Billet - Information Professional Officer
Developing the tools and technologies of tomorrow… requires hard work today. Computer and information research scientists invent new approaches to computing technology and improve the use of existing technology. They study complex computing problems, and are often at the forefront of solving them for business, science, medicine, and other fields. These research scientists build algorithms, or sets of instructions that tell a computer what to do. They may use an algorithm to develop a new computing language, create programs to control robots, and simplify the ways people interact with computers. Their work often leads to technological advancements, such as better networking technology, faster computing speeds, and improved information security. In general, computer and information research scientists work at a more theoretical level than other computer professionals. Computer and information research scientists work for the federal government, computer systems design firms, research and development departments, and for colleges and universities. Most positions are full time. Most computer and information research scientists need a need a master’s degree in computer science or a related field, such as computer engineering. For federal government jobs, a bachelor’s degree may be sufficient.
What they do:
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
On the job, you would:
Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
design
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
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
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
use rules to solve problems
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
Initiative
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Independence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Dependability
You might use software like this on the job:
Development environment software
C
Eclipse IDE
Analytical or scientific software
Minitab
The MathWorks MATLAB
Data base management system software
NoSQL
Teradata Database
master's degree or certificate after master's usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
In the military:
see titles from the Army or Navy.
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