Compare Computer and Information Systems Managers & Computer and Information Research Scientists District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Computer and Information Systems Managers $175,900
Computer and Information Research Scientists $125,600

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

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.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

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.

Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Very Low
Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Medium

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

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Technology Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Very Low
Technology Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Medium

Technology Design
Making equipment and technology useful for customers.

Science Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Very Low
Science Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Medium

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Programming Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Low
Programming Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists
High

Programming
Writing computer programs.

Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Medium

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Medium

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Telecommunications Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Low
Telecommunications Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Medium

Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers

57 related certifications

Certification for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists

10 related certifications

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