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Computer and Information Systems Managers

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Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
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Work Activities

Below you will find typical work activities and tasks associated with this occupation. Apprenticeship program sponsors may use these and/or other work activities tailored for their needs when building the On-the-Job Training component of their apprenticeship program.

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Develop computer or information systems


Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders


Develop organizational goals or objectives


Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities


Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities


Direct organizational operations, projects, or services


Resolve employee or contractor problems


Manage operations, research, or logistics projects


Evaluate employee performance


Advise customers on technical or procedural issues


Conduct employee training programs


Hire personnel


Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise


Recruit personnel


Determine resource needs


Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures


Develop organizational policies or programs


Recommend organizational process or policy changes


Evaluate project designs to determine adequacy or feasibility


Review technical documents to plan work


Prepare operational progress or status reports


Analyze data to determine project feasibility


Manage organizational or project budgets


Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources

Education

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ONET Title: Computer and Information Systems Managers
ONET Code: 11-3021.00
Alternative Occupations Titles:
Application Development Director; Computing Services Director; Data Processing Manager; Information Systems Director (IS Director); Information Systems Manager (IS Manager); Information Systems Supervisor (IS Supervisor); Information Technology Director (IT Director); Information Technology Manager (IT Manager); MIS Director (Management Information Systems Director); Technical Services Manager

Related Occupations:
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Occupations
Computer Network Architects
Computer Systems Analysts
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Database Administrators
Database Architects
Information Security Engineers
Information Technology Project Managers
Management Analysts
Project Management Specialists
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I see you pasted the O*Net description for "Computer and Information Systems Managers" (ONET 11-3021.00). How can I help with it? A few things I can do quickly for you — pick one or tell me what you need:

- Summarize the occupation (short)
- Create a job description or posting
- Map the listed work activities to an apprenticeship On‑the‑Job Training (OJT) plan
- Propose a Related Training Instruction (RTI) curriculum (courses and competencies)
- Draft competency milestones, duration, and assessment methods for an apprenticeship
- Produce interview questions or resume bullets for this role
- Help prepare a request for Registered Apprenticeship approval (what to include)
- Compare this role to related occupations or recommend certifications/education

Quick summary (if helpful right away)
- Core function: Plan, direct, and coordinate an organization’s information systems and IT operations, including systems development, data processing, security, and personnel management.
- Typical responsibilities: set IT strategy, manage projects and budgets, hire and evaluate staff, advise stakeholders, supervise systems development and operations, procure equipment and services, and keep up with technology trends.
- Typical background: bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field (many have advanced degrees or business/management credentials); common certifications include PMP, CISSP/CISM, ITIL, and cloud provider certs.
- Related roles/titles: IT Director, IS Manager, Application Development Director, Technical Services Manager.

If you want a ready-to-use item (e.g., apprenticeship OJT tasks + RTI curriculum or a job posting), tell me which and any constraints (program length, target audience, workplace size, emphasis such as security/cloud/project management). I’ll produce it next.