Comparisons of Job Characteristics

Focus Occupation: Computer and Information Systems Managers (11-3021)
Associated Occupation: Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1071)


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Compare Detailed Work Activities Compare Tools and Technologies

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>>Associated occupation element is at a much higher level

 

Knowledge Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    83
Focus Occupation: Computer and Information Systems Managers (11-3021)
Associated Occupation: Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1071)
Focus Occupation’s Key Knowledge Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Focus Occupation’s Rating Associated Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Associated Occupation
Computers and Electronics 8.4 20.0 21.5 0 Current knowledge level may be sufficient
Administration and Management 8.4 15.7 11.8 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Customer and Personal Service 11.3 15.7 7.3 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Production and Processing 6.0 11.8 4.8 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Personnel and Human Resources 5.6 11.2 4.7 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Telecommunications 3.9 10.9 13.4 > Current knowledge level is likely more than sufficient
Economics and Accounting 4.4 9.7 3.0 << Extensive education and/or training may be required

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Skills Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    82
Focus Occupation: Computer and Information Systems Managers (11-3021)
Associated Occupation: Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1071)
Focus Occupation’s Key Skills Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Focus Occupation’s Rating Associated Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Associated Occupation
Monitoring 9.9 13.5 11.7 < A higher skill level may be required
Systems Evaluation 6.4 12.2 11.0 < A higher skill level may be required
Management of Personnel Resources 6.9 11.1 8.4 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Systems Analysis 6.5 10.8 11.1 0 Current skill level may be sufficient
Negotiation 6.8 10.2 7.8 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Operations Analysis 5.0 9.6 8.3 < A higher skill level may be required
Management of Financial Resources 3.3 8.8 4.3 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Management of Material Resources 3.7 8.5 5.0 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Programming 2.2 6.9 8.5 > Skill level is likely more than sufficient
Technology Design 2.6 5.9 6.5 > Skill level is likely more than sufficient

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Abilities Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    98
Focus Occupation: Computer and Information Systems Managers (11-3021)
Associated Occupation: Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1071)
Focus Occupation’s Key Abilities Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Focus Occupation’s Rating Associated Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Associated Occupation
Written Comprehension 11.0 15.1 13.2 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Written Expression 9.8 13.5 11.0 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Deductive Reasoning 10.6 13.2 12.7 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Inductive Reasoning 10.2 13.2 12.2 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Information Ordering 9.9 12.3 11.8 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Fluency of Ideas 7.6 10.1 10.1 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Originality 7.6 10.1 9.1 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Memorization 5.6 7.3 7.3 0 Current ability level may be sufficient

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Activities that Both Occupations Have in Common Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:   86
Focus Occupation: Computer and Information Systems Managers (11-3021)
Associated Occupation: Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1071)
Work Activities Exclusivity of Activity
Develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards21
Evaluate computer system user requests or requirements81
Follow data security procedures77
Plan computer security measures95
Revise or correct errors in computer programs, software, or systems85
Test computer programs or systems78

Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily perform all of the listed activities. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the activity is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations engage in that activity.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Tools and Technologies that Both Occupations Have in Common Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:   86
Focus Occupation: Computer and Information Systems Managers (11-3021)
Associated Occupation: Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1071)
Tools and TechnologiesExclusivity
Business function specific software 1
Computers 1
Content authoring and editing software 1
Cutting and crimping and punching tools 3
Data management and query software 1
Development software 4
Electronic and communication measuring and testing instruments 14
Finance accounting and enterprise resource planning ERP software 2
Industry specific software 1
Information exchange software 1
Media storage devices 21
Network applications software 1
Network management software 37
Network service equipment 47
Networking software 21
Operating environment software 12
Security and protection software 30
Tool kits 62
Utility and device driver software 17
Wrenches and drivers 2

Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily use all of the listed tools and technologies. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the tool or technology is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations use that tool or technology.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.