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Computer and Information Systems Managers

Did You Know:

  • Employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations.
  • A bachelor's degree in a computer-related field usually is required for management positions, although employers often prefer a graduate degree, especially an MBA with technology as a core component.
  • Many managers possess advanced technical knowledge gained from working in a computer occupation.
  • Job prospects should be excellent.


Day-to-Day Tasks

  • Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
  • Manage backup, security and user help systems.
  • Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.

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Overall Kind of Work

In the modern workplace, it is imperative that Information Technology . They plan and coordinate activities such as installing and upgrading hardware and software, programming and systems design, ...

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Work Environment

Military

Computer systems officers in the military work in offices or at computer sites on military bases or aboard ships.

Status

What is the difference between enlisted and officer?

Enlisted:
Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.

Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
  • yes Officer
  • no Enlisted

Military Breakdown

The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.

3,588 Computer and Information Systems Managers in the military

Service Branches

Computer Systems Officers work in the following services:

Army Marine Corps Navy Air Force Coast Guard

Type of Work

The level of day-to-day involvement with data, people or things.

Data: High
People: High
Things: Medium

Skills at a Glance

The levels of different skills helpful in this career.

Verbal skills: High
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: High
Equipment Operation & Maintenance: High
Math & Science Skills: High
Technology Design & Control: High
Leadership: High

Workplace at a Glance

The level of different environmental factors you would experience on the job.

Responsibility: Medium
Exposure to Job Hazards: Low
Physical Activity: Low
Decision Making: High
Repetitiveness: Medium
Level of Competition: High
Time Pressure: High