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Computer Systems Analysts

Job Description: Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Occupation Code 15-1121 

Method of Entry:

A bachelor’s degree in a computer or information science field is common, although not always a requirement. Some firms hire analysts with business or liberal arts degrees who know how to write computer programs.

Working Conditions: Computer systems analysts work directly for an organization, or they work as consultants. Consultants can be self-employed or work for an information technology firm. Although technological advances have made telecommuting more common, many consultants still need to travel to see their clients. The length of an assignment can vary with the complexity of the job. Most systems analysts work full time. Many work more than 40 hours per week.

Annual Salary: $72,526.00 

$69,200.00

Salary for Entry Level Jobs: $49,829.00 

$44,660.00 

Growth Rate 2013-2015: 03.40% 

02.60% 

 

Manager, All Other

Job Description: All managers not listed separately

Occupation Code:  11-9199

Method of Entry: Typical education needed for entry: High School Diploma or equivalet and/or Work experience in a related occupation of 1 to 5 years.

Working conditions: N/A

Annual Salary: $132,805.00 $109,250.00 

Salary for Entry Level Jobs: $72,523.00 $48,840.00 

Growth Rate 2013-2015: 00.70%  00.90% 

 

Food Scientists and Technologists

Job Description: Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.

Occupation Code :  19-1012

Method of Entry

Food scientists and technologists typically earn bachelor’s degrees.

Working Conditions: Food scientists work in research universities, private industry, or the federal government. Their work takes place in offices, laboratories, and in the field. They spend most of their time studying data and reports in a laboratory or office. Field work includes visits to farms or processing plants. When visiting an animal production facility, they must follow biosecurity measures, wear suitable clothing, and tolerate animal waste and odor.

Annual Salary

$70,967.00 

$68,310.00 Salary foJobs$r Entry Level 42,457.00 $45,520.00

Growth Rate 2013-2015:

06.20% 

04.40% 

 

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