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How a statistician can use AI, task by task

O*NET 15-2041.00: StatisticiansMedian pay $105,650/year (BLS, May 2025)19 tasksJob Zone 5: Extensive preparation

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: Database Analyst, Demographer, Education Research Analyst, Mathematical Statistician, Psychometric Consultant, Quantitative Methodologist, Statistical Analyst, Statistical Consultant, Statistical Reporting Analyst, Statistician.

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 22%AI-assist 76%Stays human 3%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 4 AI-ready, 14 AI-assist and 1 human-led tasks out of 19. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork
Thinking & planning
People & communication
Leading & teaching
Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

💪 Lean into these

Core tasks that stay human. These skills get more valuable as the routine work gets automated.

  1. Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.Lead people · Monthly

AI can draft these 4

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.

Daily

AI handles forms, records and routine paperwork for you to verify.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 61% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Forms, records, data entry, scheduling and routine paperwork are where AI saves the most time. It drafts, sorts, extracts and reformats while you verify.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.

Context: We use SAP software and Structured query language SQL.
Data: [describe]
Analysis: [purpose]

List cleaning and formatting steps. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Data prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you prepare data for processing (today).
Step 2Fill in [Data] and [Analysis] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Prepare data for analysis.. Also involves: Evaluate data quality..

Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.

Weekly

AI handles forms, records and routine paperwork for you to verify.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 54% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Forms, records, data entry, scheduling and routine paperwork are where AI saves the most time. It drafts, sorts, extracts and reformats while you verify.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.

Context: We use SAP software and Structured query language SQL.
Data: [describe]
Analysis: [purpose]

List cleaning and formatting steps. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Data prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you process large amounts of data (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Data] and [Analysis] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Prepare data for analysis..

Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations, in terms of reliability or usability.

Weekly

AI is a tireless first-pass checker.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 42% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI is a tireless proofreader. It catches inconsistencies, missing fields and errors across documents and data, so your review time goes on what matters.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations, in terms of reliability or usability.

Context: We use SAS and IBM SPSS Statistics; the work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Dataset: [paste a sample or describe columns]
Rules: [formats, ranges, required fields]

List quality issues and write validation checks or queries. Make a table: requirement, met / not met / unclear, and the exact evidence.

10-minute exercise: Data quality check

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you evaluate sources of information (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Dataset] and [Rules] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Do your usual review too, and note what AI caught and what it missed.

AI can miss things and sound sure about it. Use it to catch extra problems, not as the final check.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Evaluate data quality..

Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.

Monthly

AI is a patient tutor for new rules and techniques.

Show prompt & steps

AI is a patient personal tutor. It explains new rules, techniques and technology at your level, quizzes you and builds a study plan.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.

Context: The work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Industry: [describe]
Focus: [technology, best practices]

Summarize trends, what they mean for my role, and sources to follow. Use examples from my line of work, quiz me with 5 questions one at a time, and list trustworthy sources.

10-minute exercise: Industry trend briefing

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you examine theories.
Step 2Fill in [Industry] and [Focus] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check one claim against an official or professional source.

AI's knowledge has a cutoff date. For new regulations and standards, always confirm against the official source.

Importance 3.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends..

AI can help you prep these 14

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.

Daily

AI does the arithmetic and suggests what to look at; the conclusions are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 47% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can do the arithmetic, build the spreadsheet formula and suggest what to look at. Deciding what the numbers mean for your situation is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.

Context: We use Tableau and Apache Spark; the work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Data: [paste table]
Question: [what relationships matter]

Analyze correlations and trends with code or formulas. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Find trends and relationships

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships (today).
Step 2Fill in [Data] and [Question] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Recompute the most important number yourself before you trust the rest.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables..

Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.

Daily

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 41% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.

Context: We use SAS and IBM SPSS Statistics; the work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Analysis: [describe]
Results: [paste tables, maps]

Draft the report narrative. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Analytical report

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you report results of statistical analyses (today).
Step 2Fill in [Analysis] and [Results] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Prepare analytical reports.. Also involves: Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information..

Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.

Daily

AI does the arithmetic and suggests what to look at; the conclusions are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 44% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can do the arithmetic, build the spreadsheet formula and suggest what to look at. Deciding what the numbers mean for your situation is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.

Context: We use Tableau and Apache Spark; the work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Data: [paste table]
Question: [what relationships matter]

Analyze correlations and trends with code or formulas. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Find trends and relationships

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you identify relationships and trends (today).
Step 2Fill in [Data] and [Question] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Recompute the most important number yourself before you trust the rest.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables..

Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.

Weekly

AI lays out options and timelines to react to.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 40% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can lay out options, timelines and checklists to react to. Fitting it to your people, budget and situation is your call.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.

Context: We use SAP software and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Problem: [describe]
Data: [type, size, structure]

Recommend methods with assumptions, pros and cons, and starter code. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

10-minute exercise: Choose an analysis method

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Problem] and [Data] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Cross out anything that won't work on the ground and ask AI to revise with your corrections.

AI doesn't know your people, your site or your history. Treat its plan as a starting point to react to.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.. Also involves: Evaluate project designs to determine adequacy or feasibility..

Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.

Weekly

AI lays out options and timelines to react to.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 24% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can lay out options, timelines and checklists to react to. Fitting it to your people, budget and situation is your call.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.

Context: We use SAP software and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Problem: [describe]
Data: [type, size, structure]

Recommend methods with assumptions, pros and cons, and starter code. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

10-minute exercise: Choose an analysis method

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you determine whether statistical methods are appropriate and based (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Problem] and [Data] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Cross out anything that won't work on the ground and ask AI to revise with your corrections.

AI doesn't know your people, your site or your history. Treat its plan as a starting point to react to.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.. Also involves: Evaluate technical data to determine effect on designs or plans..

Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.

Weekly

AI does the arithmetic and suggests what to look at; the conclusions are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 42% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can do the arithmetic, build the spreadsheet formula and suggest what to look at. Deciding what the numbers mean for your situation is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.

Context: We use Tableau and Apache Spark; the work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Problem: [describe]
Data: [paste or describe]

Suggest the right method, assumptions, and code. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Apply a statistical method

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Problem] and [Data] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Recompute the most important number yourself before you trust the rest.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields..

Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.

Weekly

AI lays out options and timelines to react to.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 26% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can lay out options, timelines and checklists to react to. Fitting it to your people, budget and situation is your call.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.

Context: We use SAP software and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Research question: [describe]
Constraints: [sample, budget, time]

Draft a study design with sampling, measures and analysis plan. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

10-minute exercise: Study design

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop and test experimental designs (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Research question] and [Constraints] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Cross out anything that won't work on the ground and ask AI to revise with your corrections.

AI doesn't know your people, your site or your history. Treat its plan as a starting point to react to.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Design research studies to obtain scientific information..

Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.

Weekly

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 37% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.

Context: We use Statistical software and Wolfram Research Mathematica; the work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Audience: [management, clients, meeting]
Results: [paste key findings and numbers]

Turn this into a short presentation: headline message, 3 key charts to make, plain-language explanations, and likely questions with answers.

10-minute exercise: Present research results

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you present statistical and nonstatistical results (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Audience] and [Results] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every number on your slides against the analysis output.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Present research results to others..

Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques, and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.

Monthly

AI lays out options and timelines to react to.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 31% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can lay out options, timelines and checklists to react to. Fitting it to your people, budget and situation is your call.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques, and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.

Context: We use SAP software and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Research question: [describe]
Constraints: [sample, budget, time]

Draft a study design with sampling, measures and analysis plan. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

10-minute exercise: Study design

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you design research projects.
Step 2Fill in [Research question] and [Constraints] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Cross out anything that won't work on the ground and ask AI to revise with your corrections.

AI doesn't know your people, your site or your history. Treat its plan as a starting point to react to.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Design research studies to obtain scientific information..

Develop software applications or programming for statistical modeling and graphic analysis.

Weekly

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to develop software applications or programming for statistical modeling and graphic analysis.

Context: We use Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA and Microsoft Visual Basic; the work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Application: [GIS, business]
Requirements: [functions, users]

Design components, data model and starter code. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Application design

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop software applications or programming (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Application] and [Requirements] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Run the tests yourself and read every line before you'd use it.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 3.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Design software applications..

Plan data collection methods for specific projects, and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.

Monthly

AI lays out options and timelines to react to.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 28% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can lay out options, timelines and checklists to react to. Fitting it to your people, budget and situation is your call.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to plan data collection methods for specific projects, and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.

Context: We use SAP software and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Problem: [describe]
Data: [type, size, structure]

Recommend methods with assumptions, pros and cons, and starter code. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

10-minute exercise: Choose an analysis method

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you plan data collection methods.
Step 2Fill in [Problem] and [Data] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Cross out anything that won't work on the ground and ask AI to revise with your corrections.

AI doesn't know your people, your site or your history. Treat its plan as a starting point to react to.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.. Also involves: Design research studies to obtain scientific information..

Apply sampling techniques, or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.

Monthly

AI lays out options and timelines to react to.

Show prompt & steps

AI can lay out options, timelines and checklists to react to. Fitting it to your people, budget and situation is your call.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to apply sampling techniques, or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.

Context: We use SAP software and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Problem: [describe]
Data: [type, size, structure]

Recommend methods with assumptions, pros and cons, and starter code. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

10-minute exercise: Choose an analysis method

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you apply sampling techniques.
Step 2Fill in [Problem] and [Data] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Cross out anything that won't work on the ground and ask AI to revise with your corrections.

AI doesn't know your people, your site or your history. Treat its plan as a starting point to react to.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Determine appropriate methods for data analysis..

Report results of statistical analyses in peer-reviewed papers and technical manuals.

Monthly

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to report results of statistical analyses in peer-reviewed papers and technical manuals.

Context: We use Statistical software and Wolfram Research Mathematica; the work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Audience: [management, clients, meeting]
Results: [paste key findings and numbers]

Turn this into a short presentation: headline message, 3 key charts to make, plain-language explanations, and likely questions with answers.

10-minute exercise: Present research results

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you report results of statistical analyses.
Step 2Fill in [Audience] and [Results] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every number on your slides against the analysis output.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 3.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Present research results to others.. Also involves: Prepare analytical reports..

Prepare and structure data warehouses for storing data.

A few times a year

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 73% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to prepare and structure data warehouses for storing data.

Context: We use Microsoft Visual Basic and Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA; the work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
System: [network, application]
Threat or change: [describe]

Propose security controls and configuration steps with tests. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Security measure implementation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you prepare structure data warehouses.
Step 2Fill in [System] and [Threat or change] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Test in staging and keep a rollback plan.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 3.3/5 · O*NET work activity: Implement security measures for computer or information systems.. Also involves: Write computer programming code.; Install computer software..

These stay human 1

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Face-to-face discussions: once a week or more but not every day

Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.

Monthly

Leading people runs on trust. AI can prep the paperwork around it.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can prep the paperwork around leading: meeting agendas, feedback drafts, rotas, briefings and difficult-conversation rehearsals.

Prep prompt

I work as a statistician. Part of my job is to supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.

Context: The work draws on mathematics and computers and electronics.
Team: [project team, support staff]
Issue or goal: [describe]

Help me prepare: the key message in 2 sentences, what good looks like, how people might react and how I'll respond, and one thing I'll check next week.

10-minute exercise: Leading an IT team

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you supervise and provide instructions.
Step 2Fill in [Team] and [Issue or goal] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Afterward, note one thing people responded to and one thing you'd change.

Importance 3.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Supervise information technology personnel..

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Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

Stays human Deepen these

They power the human-led work, which is the part of the job AI can't take over.

  • Speakingimportance 3.9/5
    Used in: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Monitoringimportance 3.0/5
    Used in: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Coordinationimportance 2.9/5
    Used in: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Instructingimportance 2.9/5
    Used in: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

  • Critical Thinkingimportance 4.0/5
    Used in: Analyzing Data or Information
  • Reading Comprehensionimportance 4.0/5
    Used in: Analyzing Data or Information
  • Complex Problem Solvingimportance 3.9/5
    Used in: Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Active Listeningimportance 3.9/5
    Used in: Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Where you could move

Related jobs from O*NET with the closest skill profile, favouring ones where more of the work stays human. No step down in preparation.

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Getting into this job

Master's degree is most common (62% of workers)

  • Certificate or some college 5%
  • Associate's 5%
  • Bachelor's 14%
  • Graduate degree 76%
  • On-the-job training: 3–6 months
  • Related experience: 1–2 years

What workers in this job report, from O*NET surveys (typical values).

Software in this job

In-demand tools from O*NET. Many now have AI built in, so check what yours can do before adding a new tool.

Amazon RedshiftAmazon Web Services AWS softwareApache HadoopApache SparkC++Extensible markup language XMLIBM DB2IBM SPSS StatisticsLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software