Computer and Information Systems Managers
SOC 11-3021
Computer and Information Systems Managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Wages and Benefits
| Hourly Wages | Range | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New Hires, No Experience | $10.75 - $13.50 | $11.49 |
| New Hires, with Experience | $10.75 - $53.00 | $26.03 |
| After Three Years with the Firm | $14.50 - $67.50 | $35.36 |
Average Weekly Hours:
Almost all (96%) Computer and Information Systems Managers work full-time, 40 hours per week. A few (4%) work part-time hours per week.
Shifts:
Almost all Computer and Information Systems Managers work a regular day shift.
Percent of Employers Offering Fringe Benefits:
| Full-Time Employees | ||
| Benefit Offered | Benefit Offered | |
| Medical Insurance: | Yes* | 86% |
| Dental Insurance: | Yes | 71% |
| Vision Insurance: | Yes | 43% |
| Life Insurance: | Yes | 36% |
| Disability: | Yes | 57% |
| Paid Sick Leave: | Yes | 79% |
| Paid Vacation: | Yes | 79% |
| Retirement Plan: | Yes | 43% |
| Child Care: | Yes | 14% |
*8% of employers offering coverage cover 100% of medical insurance premiums;
84% cover 50-99% of medical insurance premiums; and
8% cover 1-49% of medical insurance premiums.
Other Employer Specified:
Employee Assistance Program.
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Some (29%) firms require a bachelor's degree; some (29%), an associate's degree; and many (42%), a high school diploma.
Training:
Some (21%) firms accept one year of training as a substitute for work experience. Many (43%) firms require one year of technical or vocational training resulting in computer language or software certification. Employers prefer applicants with Apple product skills, time and stress management skills, and Oracle skills, in addition to PC skills.
Experience:
Almost all (86%) firms require three to four years prior experience as a Computer and Information Systems Managers. Many (50%) firms accept prior experience in related occupations, such as Database Administrator, IT Manager, Systems Analyst, and Computer Hardware Support Manager.
Skills rated "Very Important":
Ability to write computer software
Ability to think logically
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to apply structural analysis principles to computer systems
Ability to program computers using existing software
Ability to read and understand operating manuals
Ability to test and troubleshoot computer programs and systems
Ability to apply computer-networking technologies
Ability to apply object-oriented computer programming
Possession of good oral communication skills
Ability to apply computer science principles
Ability to apply advanced technical math
Ability to design computer programs and programming tools
Ability to document progress in creating computer software
Ability to apply data storage technology
EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
Supply and Demand:
Job market for Computer and Information Systems Managers: employers report it "Moderately Difficult" finding qualified, Experienced applicants, resulting in some competition for job seekers; and "Not Difficult" finding qualified, Inexperienced applicants, resulting in a very competitive job search for job seekers.
Recruitment Methods, Most Frequently Used:
Internet, Word of Mouth, Employee Referrals, Private Employment Agencies, and In-House Promotions.
Turnover:
Very low: 4% in the last twelve months.
Size of 2007 Local Employment:
Medium: between 2,027 and 4,054.
Gender Representation:
Local employer response indicates 16% female, 84% male.
Older Worker Retirement:
Few (7%) firms report that older worker retirements over the next 10 years will affect their workforce.
To address the effects of older worker retirements, employers of this occupation would: groom or train a replacement, 7%; replace with any qualified applicant, 7%; encourage older workers to delay their retirement, 77%; retain an older worker as a consultant, 7%.
No firms report that older workers would face employment obstacles in this occupation.
Where the Jobs Are:
Accounting and Bookkeeping Services
Architectural and Engineering Firms
Computer Systems Design Companies
Educational Institutions
Insurance Companies
Local Governments
Semiconductor and Electronic Components Manufacturers
Software Publishers
Employers' Employment Outlook:
14 employers responded, providing data representing 57 employees for this occupation.
Seven employers project employment to grow and seven expect it to remain stable over the next twelve months.
Annual Job Growth Projections for San Diego County 2004 to 2014:
| Average annual new jobs: | 76 |
| Average annual replacement jobs: | 45 |
| Average annual total openings: | 130 |
New Job Growth Rate 2004 to 2014:
25.7% projected growth is much faster than the countywide average of 14.7%.
OTHER INFORMATION
Math Level:
Many (54%) firms require basic math; some (31%), advanced math; and few (15%), college math.
Some (31%) firms require basic science; few (15%), advanced science; few (15%), college science; and some (39%), have no science requirement.
Career Ladder/Promotional Opportunities:
Promote from:Workstation Engineer, Network Systems Administrator, and Help Desk Support.
Promote to:Senior Manager, Vice President, Senior Engineer, and Senior CIS Manager.
Ex-Offender Employment:
Some (29%) responding employers would consider hiring an ex-offender. Of those: 75% would decide on a case-by-case basis. 25% would disqualify an ex-offender who committed homicide; 25%, sex offenses; and 25%, assault/battery.
Alternate Job Titles:
None reported.
Related Codes:
MOC 2612, 53A, and 251A.
Data Collection Date:
Fall 2006