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Career: Computer and Information Scientists, Research
Job Description
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Solve or develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
99
|
Assign or schedule tasks in order to meet work priorities and goals. |
94
|
Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software. |
94
|
Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems. |
92
|
Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues. |
85
|
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses. |
83
|
Develop performance standards, and evaluate work in light of established standards. |
78
|
Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures. |
73
|
Participate in staffing decisions and direct training of subordinates. |
71
|
Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements. |
68
|
Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers. |
67
|
Direct daily operations of departments, coordinating project activities with other departments. |
63
|
Approve, prepare, monitor, and adjust operational budgets. |
61
|
Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics. |
47
|
Design computers and the software that runs them. |
45
|
Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
88
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
87
|
Processing Information
|
84
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
83
|
Thinking Creatively
|
81
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
79
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
79
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
78
|
Interacting With Computers
|
76
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
75
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
74
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
72
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
70
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
70
|
Getting Information
|
66
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
66
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
62
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
57
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
56
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
54
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
53
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
52
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
52
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
52
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
51
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
51
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
48
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
43
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
38
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
34
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
33
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
32
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
30
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
28
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
27
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
25
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
24
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
16
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
15
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
13
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
8
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|