Computer & Mathematical

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Types of occupations, skills, abilities, and training for this career path:

Actuaries: Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.
Important Abilities & Skills: Mathematical reasoning; number facility; deductive reasoning;  mathematics; critical thinking; reading comprehension; judgment and decision making; complex problem solving; systems analysis; economics and accounting; computers and technology; English language
Training Programs: Actuarial science

Computer and Information Scientists, Research: Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Solve or develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Important Abilities & Skills: Deductive reasoning; inductive reasoning; problem sensitivity; critical thinking; reading comprehension; active listening; complex problem solving; systems analysis; systems evaluation; computers and electronics; mathematics; English language
Training Programs: Computer and information sciences, artificial intelligence, computer science, medical informatics

Computer Programmers: Convert project specifications and statements of problems and procedures to detailed logical flow charts for coding into computer language. Develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. May program web sites.
Important Abilities & Skills: Written comprehension, information ordering, oral comprehension, reading comprehension; critical thinking; active learning; programming; complex problem solving; quality control analysis; computers and electronics; English language; mathematics
Training Programs: Computer programming, computer graphics, bio-informatics, management information systems

Computer Software Engineers, Applications: Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
Important Abilities & Skills: Problem sensitivity; deductive reasoning; inductive reasoning, information ordering, category flexibility; critical thinking; active listening; speaking; mathematics
Training Programs: Information technology; computer science; computer engineering; computer engineering technologies

Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software: Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
Important Abilities & Skills: Oral comprehension; written comprehension; oral expression; critical thinking; reading comprehension; active listening;  programming; complex problem solving; operations analysis; computers and electronics; engineering and technology; English language
Training Programs: Information technology; computer science; computer engineering; computer engineering technologies

Computer Support Specialists: Provide technical assistance to computer system users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone or from remote location. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
Important Abilities & Skills: Oral comprehension; written comprehension; oral expression; critical thinking; reading comprehension; active listening;   complex problem solving; time management, instructing;  computers and electronics; customer and personal service; English language
Training Programs: Data processing; computer hardware technology; computer software technology

Computer Systems Analysts: Analyze science, engineering, business, and all other data processing problems for application to electronic data processing systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, work-flow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. May supervise computer programmers.
Important Abilities & Skills: Oral comprehension; problem sensitivity; information ordering; critical thinking; reading comprehension; speaking;   systems analysis; systems evaluation; judgment and decision making; computers and electronics; customer and personal service; English language
Training Programs: Computer and information sciences, information technology, multi-media management

Database Administrators: Coordinate changes to computer databases, test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
Important Abilities & Skills: Problem sensitivity; information ordering; oral comprehension; critical thinking; monitoring; active learning;   complex problem solving; operations analysis, judgment and decision making;  computers and electronics; customer and personal service; English language
Training Programs: Computer and information sciences; computer systems analysis; data modeling; management information systems

Mathematicians: Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve or direct solutions to problems in various fields by mathematical methods.
Important Abilities & Skills: Mathematical reasoning; deductive reasoning; written comprehension; mathematics; critical thinking; reading comprehension; judgment and decision making; complex problem solving; social perceptiveness; computers and electronics; engineering and technology
Training Programs: Mathematics, algebra and number theory; computational mathematics

Mathematical Technicians:  Apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to technological problems in engineering and physical sciences in relation to specific industrial and research objectives, processes, equipment, and products.
Important Abilities & Skills: Mathematical reasoning; deductive reasoning; number facility; mathematics; critical thinking; reading comprehension; judgment and decision making; complex problem solving; equipment selection; English language; mathematics; computers and electronics
Training Programs: Mathematics, applied mathematics

Network and Computer Systems Administrators: Install, configure, and support an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system. Maintain network hardware and software. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.
Important Abilities & Skills: Written comprehension; problem sensitivity; oral comprehension; critical thinking; reading comprehension; speaking;   complex problem solving; systems analysis, judgment and decision making;  computers and electronics; administration and management; English language
Training Programs: Computer and information sciences; information science; computer systems analysis; system administration

Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts: Analyze, design, test, and evaluate network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, and other data communications systems. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Includes telecommunications specialists who deal with the interfacing of computer and communications equipment. May supervise computer programmers.
Important Abilities & Skills: Oral comprehension; problem sensitivity; deductive reasoning; active learning; active listening; speaking;   complex problem solving; systems analysis, operations analysis;  computers and electronics; telecommunication; English language
Training Programs: Computer and information sciences; information technology; computer systems analysis

Operations Research Analysts: Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods using a computer to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May develop related software, service, or products. Frequently concentrates on collecting and analyzing data and developing decision support software. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
Important Abilities & Skills: Mathematical reasoning; written comprehension; deductive reasoning; mathematics; critical thinking; reading comprehension; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; systems analysis; computers and electronics; engineering and technology; English language
Training Programs: Operations research; management science; management sciences and quantitative methods

Statisticians: Engage in the development of mathematical theory or apply statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields, such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, economic statistics, or other fields
Important Abilities & Skills: Mathematical reasoning; deductive reasoning; information ordering; mathematics; critical thinking; reading comprehension; judgment and decision making; complex problem solving; programming; english language; computers and electronics; medicine and dentistry
Training Programs: Mathematics, applied mathematics; statistics

Education and training for this career path:
Computer & Information Sciences ; Engineering ; Math & Statistics