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Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
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Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Environment
Most computer and information systems managers work full time. In 2014, about 2 in 5 worked more than 40 hours per week.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
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Job Titles
Computer and Information Systems Managers
JOB TITLE
Manager
Skill Level
Entry
JOB TITLE
Supervisor
Skill Level
Mid
JOB TITLE
Director
Skill Level
Advanced
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Computer and Information Systems Managers
Top Expected Tasks
Computer and Information Systems Managers
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.
Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
Stay abreast of advances in technology.
Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
Manage backup, security and user help systems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Computer and Information Systems Managers
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
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