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Computer and Information Systems Managers

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

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Computer and Information Systems Managers
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Median pay

$171,200
Median annual pay for Computer and Information Systems Managers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

15.2%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

55,600
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

667,100
Estimated U.S. employment for Computer and Information Systems Managers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+101,600
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical additional preparation: 5 years or more of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Critical Thinking
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Reading Comprehension
  4. 4Monitoring
  5. 5Speaking
  6. 6Writing

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Computers and Electronics
  2. 2Customer and Personal Service
  3. 3Administration and Management
  4. 4Engineering and Technology
  5. 5English Language
  6. 6Personnel and Human Resources

Abilities

  1. 1Deductive Reasoning
  2. 2Inductive Reasoning
  3. 3Oral Comprehension
  4. 4Oral Expression
  5. 5Problem Sensitivity
  6. 6Written Comprehension

Career interests

  1. 1Conventional
  2. 2Enterprising
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Realistic
  5. 5Social
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Leadership Orientation
  3. 3Attention to Detail
  4. 4Integrity
  5. 5Innovation
  6. 6Intellectual Curiosity

Work activities

  1. 1Working with Computers
  2. 2Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  3. 3Getting Information
  4. 4Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  5. 5Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  6. 6Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
  3. 3Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  4. 4Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Spend Time Sitting

Representative tasks

  • 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.

Software and tools

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Sources

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