Description
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Interests
- Investigative
- Conventional
Work Values
- Working Conditions
- Achievement
- Independence
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Integrity
Tasks
- Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
- Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
- Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
- Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
- Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Processing Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Technology Skills
- Development environment software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Web platform development software
- Program testing software
- Object or component oriented development software
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Comprehension
Skills
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Systems Analysis
Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Administration and Management
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
Certifying Organization
IBM Corporation
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator Certification TransitionCertifying Organization
Microsoft Corporation
Type
Product/Equipment
Certifying Organization
Hewlett Packard Certification and Learning
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Red Hat Certified Specialist in High Availability ClusteringCertifying Organization
Red Hat, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Avid Certified Support Representative: Maestro EngineCertifying Organization
Avid Technology, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
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%) | N/A |
| Median (50%) | N/A |
| High (90%) | N/A |
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  | $84,248 |
| Mid Level | $103,506 |
| Senior Level | $117,057 |
| Expert Level | $136,581 |
Employability
There are currently 527,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 583,700 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 11%.
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 11%
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