Computer and Information Systems Managers :

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.


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About the Job

Indiana Average Salary $112,440.00
Average Time to Fill 38 days
Typical Education Bachelor's Degree
Typical Experience Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 4,199
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) 12.08 %

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Skills Profile

Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Technology and Tool Usage
Decision-making
Integrity
Problem-solving
Resource Allocation
Leadership
Organization
Information Gathering
Oral Communication
Creativity
Written Communication
Professionalism
Teamwork
Intellectual Risk-taking
Following Directions

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Thinking Creatively

Develop staff policies
Develop management control systems
Develop operational policies, procedures, or standards
Develop computer, network, or database policies, procedures, or standards
Develop computer or data information systems
Develop business or organizational policies, programs, or standards
Develop records management systems
Write computer programs or code
Design data processing systems
Develop organizational programs for the use of social media
Design data security systems

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Evaluate applicant qualifications for employment
Evaluate significance of historical data
Evaluate applicant eligibility for employment
Evaluate information from employment interviews
Evaluate employee performance
Analyze project proposals or data to determine feasibility, cost, or time
Evaluate computer-related requirement, specification, or feature requests from users
Evaluate prototype software
Evaluate potential or existing project sites
Conduct progress and production reviews

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
Manage quality control activities
Manage broad organizational programs or initiatives
Manage organizational facilities
Oversee execution of organizational or program policies
Manage project teams
Supervise information technology personnel
Assign work to staff or employees

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Identify internal or external resources to support project
Manage program or project budgets
Develop operational budgets
Examine expenditures to ensure activities are within budget
Execute procurement contracts
Purchase stocks of merchandise or supplies
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources

Interacting With Computers

Solve software problems
Solve computer hardware problems
Debug computer programs, software, or systems
Troubleshoot computer database problems
Configure computer networks
Install software applications
Create data backups to prevent loss of information
Communicate with others using social media
Plan computer security measures

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Approve changes to business processes
Establish project teams
Terminate relationship with clients or vendors
Terminate employment of employees or contractors
Discharge workers using employee dismissal guidelines
Implement company or staff policies
Follow office related safety procedures and regulations

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Prepare quality management plan
Plan meetings
Develop plans for information technology related programs, projects, or services
Prepare workflow chart
Manage projects to keep within time, cost, and quality guidelines
Plan activity and work schedules
Develop project contingency plans

Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze organizational workflows
Analyze financial data or information
Analyze business, operational, or management reports
Analyze technical problems
Analyze business problems
Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities
Analyze administrative, financial, and operational budgets

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Booster Skills & Certifications

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Data Management
IT Strategy
Change Management
Business Development
Procurement
Systems Development

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