Computer and Information Research Scientists

Does not pass

• Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 16.3% of the role's time · $907M

• Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 11.1% of the role's time · $615M

• Design computers and the software that runs them.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 10.8% of the role's time · $601M

• Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 10.8% of the role's time · $598M

• Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.4% of the role's time · $412M

• Develop performance standards, and evaluate work in light of established standards.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.9% of the role's time · $329M

• Meet with managers, 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 · 5.7% of the role's time · $315M

• Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.3% of the role's time · $298M

• Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $264M

• 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 · 4.7% of the role's time · $260M

• Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.5% of the role's time · $248M

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

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.2% of the role's time · $235M

• Direct daily operations of departments, coordinating project activities with other departments.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.7% of the role's time · $206M

• Participate in staffing decisions and direct training of subordinates.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.4% of the role's time · $188M

• Approve, prepare, monitor, and adjust operational budgets.

  an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 1.6% of the role's time · $88.0M