Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
Interests
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Work Values
- Relationships
- Independence
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Initiative
Tasks
- Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
- Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Technology Skills
- Customer relationship management CRM software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Operating system software
- Business intelligence and data analysis software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
Skills
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Coordination
Knowledge
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Production and Processing
- Mathematics
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
SAP Certified Application Associate - Business Intelligence with SAP BW 7.4 & SAP BI 4.1Certifying Organization
SAP America, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
SAP Certified Application Associate - Enterprise Asset Management with SAP ERP 6.0 EhP6Certifying Organization
SAP America, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives Level ICertifying Organization
Federal Acquisition Institute
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Food and Beverage ExecutiveCertifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Turnaround AnalystCertifying Organization
Association of Certified Turnaround Professionals, Inc.
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $60,539 |
| Median (50%) | $101,332 |
| High (90%) | $190,838 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $77,006 |
| Mid Level | $117,216 |
| Senior Level | $142,234 |
| Expert Level | $201,380 |
Employability
There are currently 3,630,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 3,840,500 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 6%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 6%
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