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8848 - Information Systems Manager

Summary

Management, Data Systems Officers, manage system development activities, including assessment of feasibility, detailed system design, testing, conversion, implementation, and post-implementation review.

Prerequisites

Must be an unrestricted officer.

Requirements

Complete the Information Technology Management curriculum number 370 at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA; or equivalent postgraduate degree from an accredited institution.

POI CID

None

Duties

Determines the need for the integration of existing and developing systems.

Coordinates ADP management policy with technical management, functional management, and senior ADP policy officials.

Coordinates the development of measurable objectives for system performance that form the baseline for the measurement of system effectiveness.

Specifies and coordinates current hardware, software, and project management practices for both the technical and user systems development staff.

Determines management strategy, policy, and doctrine for system development, documentation, and information processing management standards.

Participates in the evaluation of system development documentation to ensure economic and operational viability of the system, integrity of system design, and understanding of the system by both functional managers and the technical systems staff.

Conducts evaluation of existing information systems with regard to throughput performance, utilization of input/output media, and overall user satisfaction.

Related SOC Title & Code

Computer Hardware Engineers 17-2061.

Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021.

None.