Description
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Interests
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Work Values
- Recognition
- Independence
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Leadership
- Initiative
- Persistence
- Analytical Thinking
- Achievement/Effort
Tasks
- Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
- Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
- Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
- Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
- Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.
Work Activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
- Coaching and Developing Others
Detailed Work Activities
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Presentation software
- Accounting software
- Human resources software
- Data base user interface and query software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Clarity
- Written Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
Skills
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Coordination
- Management of Financial Resources
Knowledge
- Administration and Management
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Economics and Accounting
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Court Security ExecutiveCertifying Organization
National Sheriffs' Association
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
EC Council Certified Chief Information Security OfficerCertifying Organization
EC-Council
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Economic DeveloperCertifying Organization
International Economic Development Council
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $147,714 |
| Median (50%) | $194,039 |
| High (90%) | $277,793 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $170,647 |
| Mid Level | $195,470 |
| Senior Level | $210,526 |
| Expert Level | $258,646 |
Employability
There are currently 313,900 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 331,100 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 6%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 6%
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