Occupations11-3021.00

Computer and Information Systems Managers

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

Median annual pay
$171,200

BLS, 2024

Employment
667,100

U.S., 2024

Ten-year outlook
+15.2%

2024–34

Annual openings
55,600

Projected average

The work

Core tasks

  1. 01Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
  2. 02Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
  3. 03Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
  4. 04Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
  5. 05Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
  6. 06Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
  7. 07Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
  8. 08Stay abreast of advances in technology.
  9. 09Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
  10. 10Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
  11. 11Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.
  12. 12Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringWritingActive LearningLearning StrategiesMathematicsScience

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading

U.S. employment is projected to move from 667,100 in 2024 to 768,700 in 2034, a +15.2% change.

BLS projects an average of 55,600 openings each year over the period, including openings created by workers leaving the occupation.