Occupation Details
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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Interests
Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Values
Achievement
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Working Conditions
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Support
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Salary & Job Outlook
Starting Salary
$130,210.00
New York StateMedian Salary
$184,400.00
New York StateExperienced Salary
$235,360.00
New York StateNational Average for Comparison
New York State Job Market Outlook
Jobs Right Now (2018)
30,830
professionals in NYFuture Job Growth (2030)
36,960
+613 jobs/yearNew Jobs Every Year
3,090
new opportunities yearlyGrowth Rate
0.2%
projected increasePreparation: Experience, Training, and Education
The list below outlines the prior educational experience required to perform in this occupation.
Degree Needed - Four-year college
Experience Requirements
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Education Requirements
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Training Details
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Transferrable Skills and Experience
Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
School Programs
The following lists school programs which are applicable to this occupation.
Licensing & Certification
State License and Certifications Requirements are not currently associated with this occupation.
Apprenticeship
Contact your regional representative to learn more about apprenticeships available in your area by visiting Apprenticeship Contacts.
Skills
The list below includes the skills required by workers in this occupation; skills are what allow you to learn more quickly and improve your performance.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Skill level is measured on a seven point scale, where one means 'some competence required for this occupation' and seven means 'a high level of expertise required for this occupation'.
Knowledge
The list below includes knowledge items, the principles and facts required by this occupation.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Knowledge level is measured on a seven point scale, where one means 'some competence required for this occupation' and seven means 'a high level of expertise required for this occupation'.
Work Environment
The list below includes the physical and social factors that influence the nature of work in this occupation.
Hover over or tap each factor to see its description.
Work Styles
Included in the list below are the personal work style characteristics that can affect how well a worker is likely to perform in this occupation.
Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
Leadership
Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Self-Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Stress Tolerance
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Tools & Technology
This list below describes the machines, equipment, tools, software, and information technology that workers in this occupation will use.
Tools
- Access servers
- Computer servers
- Computer tool kits
- File servers
- Industry standard architecture/peripheral component interconnect ISA/PCI cards
- Inkjet printers
- Internet Information Services IIS Servers
- Laser facsimile machines
- Laser printers
- Mainframe computers
- Netware servers
- Network analyzers
- Network interface cards NIC
- Network routers
- Network switches
- Personal computers
- Photocopiers
- Print servers
- Punchdown tools
- Robot automation tool
- Screwdrivers
- Storage servers
- Teleconferencing equipment
- Web servers
Technology
- ACT! Premium
- Adobe Systems Adobe Distiller
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flex
- Advanced business application programming ABAP
- Alpha Four
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Apache Cassandra
- Apache HTTP Server
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Maven
- Apache Solr
- Apache Tomcat
- Apple iMovie
- Apple iWork Keynote
- Apple iWork Numbers
- Apple iWork Pages
Duties
Duties are job behaviors describing activities that occur on multiple jobs. The generalized and detailed work activities described in the list below apply to this occupation.
- develop computer performance standards
- confer with management or users
- prepare reports
- recommend software or hardware purchases
- consult with customers concerning needs
- hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers
- monitor operational budget
- order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
- examine expenditures to ensure activities are within budget
- estimate time needed for project
- adhere to safety procedures
- follow data security procedures
- follow data storage procedures
- use project management techniques
- work as a team member
- oversee execution of organizational or program policies
- confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities
- direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
- compile data for financial reports
- assign work to staff or employees
- develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
- analyze operational or management reports or records
- evaluate computer system user requests or requirements
- analyze workflow
- plan or organize work
- plan computer security measures
- conduct or attend staff meetings
- consult with managerial or supervisory personnel
- determine customer needs
- test computer programs or systems
- use computer programming language
- use computer application flow charts
- revise or correct errors in computer programs, software, or systems
Tasks
The list below outlines specific tasks that a worker in this occupation is called upon to do regularly.
- Manage backup, security and user help systems.
- 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.
- Stay abreast of advances in technology.
- Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
- Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
- Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.
- Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
- Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.
- Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.
- Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.
- Control operational budget and expenditures.
- Purchase necessary equipment.
Learning Resources
More information on this occupation may be found in the links provided below.
Alliance of Technology and Women (ATW)
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Learn MoreComputer and information systems managers
Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.
Learn MoreDigiGirlz High Technology Camps
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Learn MoreInternet Science and Technology Fair (ISTF)
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Learn MoreJourney Inside: Engaging Technology to Explain Technology
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Learn MoreKidSmart - A Guide to Early Learning and Technology for Home
This new website for early learning and technology is presented in nine languages. It includes a guide for parents to encourage early learning at home. This site will help you understand what's possible when it comes to young children and computer time.
Learn MoreKidSmart - A Guide to Early Learning and Technology for School
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Learn MoreKids N Technolgy at New York University
The ultimate technology camp for ages 8-18. Campers build their own computers and take them home! Students design, build, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair personal computers, authoring their own summer experience. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered this year at New York University, in the heart of Greenwich Village.
Learn MoreNational Computer Camp: Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York
National Computer Camp aims to provide campers with life long computer skills. As its primary focus, NCC provides a solid foundation in programming, focusing on languages and applications, hardware, video game and web page design.
Learn MoreThink Quest New York City
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Learn MoreiD Tech Camps:Fordham University Computer Camps, NY
iD Tech Camps offers summer computer camps for kids and teens. The courses are for beginner to advanced levels, and vary from creating video games and producing digital movies to designing web pages and learning programming and robotics.
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