INTEREST AREA:  LEADING-INFLUENCING
          WORKGROUP:  COMPUTER SYSTEMS & ANALYSIS
  
Leading-Influencing     
An interest in leading and influencing others by using high-level verbal or 
numerical abilities. You can satisfy this interest through study and work in 
a variety of professional fields.  You may enjoy the challenge and 
responsibility of leadership. You could seek work in administration, 
management, or computer system design. You may prefer working with 
technical details. You could find a job in finance, law, social research, or 
public relations. You may like to help others learn. Perhaps working in  
education would appeal to you.   
      
Computer Systems and Analysis    
Workers in this group are concerned with the application of computers 
and computer languages and the use of computers in the design and 
solution of business, scientific, engineering,  and other technical 
problems.  They research, design, and develop computer software 
systems; plan, develop, test, modify, and document computer programs; 
evaluate user requests for new or modified programs; convert scientific, 
engineering, and other technical problems to a format that allows 
processing by computer; and coordinate the installation of computer 
operating systems, and instruct others in the use of computer hardware 
and software.  These workers are most often employed in the computer 
and software industries.  However, they are also found, in increasing 
numbers, in a wide variety of private and government employers, 
including universities.  
      
What kind of work would you do?
Your work activities would depend upon your specific job.  For 
example, you might    
--work on a team that is developing a computer network for one of the 
   nation’s largest chemical companies.  
--assist a government agency to develop and test a new computer
   system that will speed the processing of consumer complaints.  
--develop a web site for one of the year’s most popular television 
   shows.                                                          
--coordinate the installation, configuration, and support of a computer 
   system that maintains on-line statistics at sporting events. 
--analyze and update an employer’s computer programs to maintain
   effective operations at the turn of the century (Y2K).
--assist a university medical team to utilize computer technology  for 
   research into how serious diseases progress.
--instruct the staff of an accounting firm in the use of the  latest version
  of office coordination software.  
                                                                           
What skills and abilities do you need for this kind of work?
To do this kind of work, you must be able to:   
--use computer technology to solve problems or process large amounts
   of data.      
--use advanced logic, analysis, and creativity to solve a variety of 
   complex  problems.    
--communicate effectively with customers to determine their needs. 
--work well with members of a team, grasping ideas advanced and
   contributing to solutions required. 
--use personal judgment, and known facts to make decisions and deal 
   with problems.  
--use technical terms, computer symbols, and complex charts and 
   graphs. 
                                                                           
How do you know if you would like or could learn to do this kind 
of work?                                                                         
The following questions may give you clues about yourself as you 
consider this group of jobs.   
--Do you like to solve complex problems through logical thinking,          
    systematic procedures, and creativity?                                     
--Have you completed and enjoyed courses in computer science? 
--Do you enjoy working with computers?  Are you curious about the 
   computer programs that drive computer operations?           
--Do you enjoy working with others to solve problems?      
--Do you enjoy teaching others how to use new resources and
   processes?                                          
   
How can you prepare for and enter this kind of work?
Occupations in this group usually require education and/or  training 
extending from two to ten years.  Although many varied paths may 
lead to a job in computer systems and analysis, most positions in 
this group require a bachelor’s degree.  Relevant work experience 
and graduate degrees are also required for more complex jobs.  
Fields of specialization include degrees in computer science, 
information science, computer information systems, data 
processing, and computer engineering.  Employers seek those who 
are familiar with relevant programming languages and have broad 
knowledge of and experience with the latest computer systems and 
technology. 
                                                                           
What else should you consider about these jobs?
Career opportunities in this work group are projected to be among 
the fastest growing.  However, care in selecting schools and 
courses greatly increases job prospects.  Workers in this field must 
strive to keep up with rapidly advancing computer technology.   

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SUBGROUP:COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND ANALYSIS      
                                                                           
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OCCUPATIONS:  
                                                                           
  COMPUTER ENGINEERS    
  COMPUTER PROGRAMMER  
  MANAGEMENT ANALYSTS   
  OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYSTS
  SYSTEMS ANALYSTS  
                                                                           
DOT OCCUPATIONS
                                                                           
  CHIEF, COMPUTER PROGRAMMER(030.167-010)
  COMPUTER PROGRAMMER(030.162-010)  
  DATA BASE ADMINISTRATOR(039.162-010) 
  DATA BASE DESIGN ANALYST(039.162-014)  
  DATA COMMUNICATIONS ANALYST(031.262-010) 
  DATA RECOVERY PLANNER(033.162-014)    
  DIRECTOR, RECORDS MANAGEMENT(161.117-014)
  FORMS ANALYST(161.267-018)    
  INFORMATION SCIENTIST(109.067-010)  
  MANAGER, COMPUTER OPERATIONS(169.167-082)
  MANAGER, DATA PROCESSING(169.167-030)  
  OPERATIONS-RESEARCH ANALYST(020.067-018) 
  PROGRAMMER, ENGINEERING AND SCIENTIFIC(030.162-018) 
  PROGRAMMER-ANALYST(030.162-014)  
  QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST(033.262-010) 
  SOFTWARE ENGINEER(030.062-010)  
  STATISTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL(020.067-022) 
  SYSTEMS ANALYST(030.167-014) 
  SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER(030.162-022) 
  TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST(033.162-018) 
  USER SUPPORT ANALYST(032.262-010)
  USER SUPPORT ANALYST SUPERVISOR(032.132-010)