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Computer and Information Systems Managers
District Of Columbia

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

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Currently Employed: 4,200

Yearly Projected Openings: 140

Typical Hourly Wage: $54.57 - $73.38

Typical Annual Salary: $113,500 - $152,600

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: More than 5 years

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: None

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typical job duties

  • Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
  • Manage backup, security and user help systems.
  • Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
  • Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
  • Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
  • Stay abreast of advances in technology.
  • Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
  • Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
  • Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
  • Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.

tools & technology


Tools:
  • Computer servers
  • Computer tool kits
  • Network analyzers
  • Punches or nail sets or drifts
  • Screwdrivers

Technology:
  • Customer relationship management CRM software
  • Development environment software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Object or component oriented development software
  • Web platform development software