Computer And Information Research Scientists
Assign or schedule tasks in order to meet work priorities and goals.
Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
Develop performance standards, and evaluate work in light of established standards.
Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
Participate in staffing decisions and direct training of subordinates.
Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements.
Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.
Direct daily operations of departments, coordinating project activities with other departments.
Approve, prepare, monitor, and adjust operational budgets.
Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics.
Design computers and the software that runs them.
Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users.