medium risk

Computer and Information Systems Managers

SOC: 11-3021.00 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)

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

MediumEst. full displacement: 2041–2051high confidence

Raw task score: 46.2Protective discount: 25.9%17 tasks scoredModel: v1.0_gemini-3-1-pro-preview_20260228

AI Impact Summary

Computer and Information Systems Managers faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 34/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2041 and 2051. Of 17 analyzed tasks, 3 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$171,200

per year

Mean Wage

$187,990

per year

Employment

646K

workers

Wage Range

$104,450 - N/A

10th - 90th pct

Protective Factors

Total protective discount: 25.9%

Skill Analysis

AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)

Reading Comprehension10%

High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Information Ordering5%

High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Mathematics10%

High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Mathematics10%

High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Programming15%

Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Memorization5%

Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

AI-Resistant Skills (7)

Coordination70%

Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Complex Problem Solving75%

Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Social Perceptiveness90%

Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Instructing75%

Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Persuasion80%

Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Negotiation85%

Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Manual Dexterity80%

Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

AI-Augmented Skills (5)

Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingSystems AnalysisActive Learning

Recommendations

Skills to Develop

These skills are at risk from AI automation. Computer and Information Systems Managers professionals should diversify beyond them.

Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Programming
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Skills to Leverage

These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.

Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Tools to Adopt

AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.

Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.

Task Breakdown

17 tasks analyzed

Manage backup, security and user help systems.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 70Risk: 55.0Time: 5%

Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 50Risk: 47.0Time: 10%

Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 20Risk: 23.0Time: 10%

Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 60Risk: 51.0Time: 8%

Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 35Risk: 29.0Time: 8%

Provide users with technical support for computer problems.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 75Risk: 57.0Time: 5%

Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 55Risk: 49.0Time: 8%

Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 30Risk: 27.0Time: 5%

Stay abreast of advances in technology.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 70Risk: 55.0Time: 4%

Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 30Risk: 27.0Time: 8%

Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 60Risk: 51.0Time: 6%

Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 50Risk: 47.0Time: 5%

Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 65Risk: 53.0Time: 5%

Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.

Routine CognitiveAI: 85Risk: 83.2Time: 5%

Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 60Risk: 51.0Time: 4%

Control operational budget and expenditures.

Routine CognitiveAI: 80Risk: 81.2Time: 2%

Purchase necessary equipment.

Routine CognitiveAI: 85Risk: 83.2Time: 2%

Task	Category	AI Capability	Risk Score	Time %
Manage backup, security and user help systems.	Non-Routine Analytical	70	55.0	5%
Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.	Non-Routine Analytical	50	47.0	10%
Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	20	23.0	10%
Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.	Non-Routine Analytical	60	51.0	8%
Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	35	29.0	8%
Provide users with technical support for computer problems.	Non-Routine Analytical	75	57.0	5%
Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.	Non-Routine Analytical	55	49.0	8%
Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	30	27.0	5%
Stay abreast of advances in technology.	Non-Routine Analytical	70	55.0	4%
Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	30	27.0	8%
Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.	Non-Routine Analytical	60	51.0	6%
Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.	Non-Routine Analytical	50	47.0	5%
Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.	Non-Routine Analytical	65	53.0	5%
Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.	Routine Cognitive	85	83.2	5%
Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.	Non-Routine Analytical	60	51.0	4%
Control operational budget and expenditures.	Routine Cognitive	80	81.2	2%
Purchase necessary equipment.	Routine Cognitive	85	83.2	2%