All About Computer and Information Systems Managers

Example of Computer & Information Systems Manager Job Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

List of Computer & Information Systems Manager Job Duties

• Evaluate the organization’s technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.
• Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
• Control operational budget and expenditures.
• Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.
• Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
• Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.

What Every Computer & Information Systems Manager Should Know

These are the skills Computer and Information Systems Managers say are the most useful in their careers:

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Related Job Titles

• IT Investment/Portfolio Manager
• Health Information Administrator
• Enterprise Resource Planner
• Technology Director
• Information Technology Account Manager (IT Account Manager)

Job Demand for Computer and Information Systems Managers

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 367,600 jobs in the United States for Computer and Information Systems Manager. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 12% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 44,200 new jobs for Computer and Information Systems Manager by 2026. The BLS estimates 32,500 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Computer & Information Systems Manager are Washington, Utah, and Nevada. Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Ohio, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

What is the Average Salary of a Computer & Information Systems Manager

The typical yearly salary for Computer and Information Systems Managers is somewhere between $85,380 and $208,000.

Computer and Information Systems Managers who work in New York, California, or Virginia, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Computer and Information Systems Managers in different U.S. states.

State	Annual Mean Salary
Alabama	$126,300
Alaska	$107,610
Arizona	$137,420
Arkansas	$109,890
California	$180,250
Colorado	$164,220
Connecticut	$147,440
Delaware	$169,720
District of Columbia	$168,500
Florida	$129,540
Georgia	$143,930
Hawaii	$124,660
Idaho	$102,910
Illinois	$143,900
Indiana	$124,490
Iowa	$126,560
Kansas	$119,050
Kentucky	$119,470
Louisiana	$112,860
Maine	$124,130
Maryland	$154,870
Massachusetts	$156,620
Michigan	$131,100
Minnesota	$143,300
Mississippi	$100,300
Missouri	$130,610
Montana	$104,630
Nebraska	$122,450
Nevada	$134,840
New Hampshire	$147,440
New Jersey	$176,690
New Mexico	$114,120
New York	$190,310
North Carolina	$142,330
North Dakota	$124,450
Ohio	$135,510
Oklahoma	$114,670
Oregon	$129,680
Pennsylvania	$146,860
Rhode Island	$146,550
South Carolina	$120,720
South Dakota	$132,190
Tennessee	$118,660
Texas	$154,650
Utah	$121,570
Vermont	$122,960
Virginia	$173,290
Washington	$159,290
West Virginia	$119,430
Wisconsin	$124,770
Wyoming	$102,120

What Tools do Computer and Information Systems Managers Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Computer and Information Systems Managers may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Hypertext markup language HTML
• JavaScript
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Python
• Microsoft Access
• Node.js
• MySQL
• Data entry software
• MongoDB
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Visio
• Structured query language SQL
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• Microsoft Dynamics

How to Become a Computer & Information Systems Manager

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Where do Computer and Information Systems Managers Work?

Computer and Information Systems Managers work in the following industries:

Similar Careers

Those interested in being a Computer and Information Systems Manager may also be interested in:

• Architectural and Engineering Managers

Those who work as a Computer and Information Systems Manager sometimes switch careers to one of these choices:

• Information Security Analysts
• Computer Network Architects

References:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online

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