Computer and Information Systems Managers

Does not pass

• Provide users with technical support for computer problems.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 10.8% of the role's time · $13.2B

• Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 9.3% of the role's time · $11.3B

• Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.6% of the role's time · $10.4B

• Manage backup, security and user help systems.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 8.3% of the role's time · $10.0B

• Stay abreast of advances in technology.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.5% of the role's time · $7.9B

• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.4% of the role's time · $7.8B

• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.1% of the role's time · $7.4B

• Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.9% of the role's time · $7.1B · waiting on a check

• Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.6% of the role's time · $6.8B

• Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $6.2B

• Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.9% of the role's time · $6.0B

• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.9% of the role's time · $6.0B

• Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.6% of the role's time · $5.6B

• Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.

  an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 4.1% of the role's time · $5.0B

• Control operational budget and expenditures.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 3.5% of the role's time · $4.3B

• Purchase necessary equipment.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 2.7% of the role's time · $3.3B

• Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $3.2B