The work this job is made of, grouped and scored on how much of its output software can produce today, then linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job. The full activity list is underneath.
Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.
The most automatable work in this job, and the one tool we would use for each. Every task has a page of its own with the reasoning and every occupation that does it.
All 18 detailed work activities O*NET records for Computer and Information Research Scientists, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables | 19 |
| Develop organizational goals or objectives | 16 |
| Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems | 14 |
| Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology | 11 |
| Design integrated computer systems | 7 |
| Evaluate project designs to determine adequacy or feasibility | 6 |
| Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems | 6 |
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Assign duties or work schedules to employees | 20 |
| Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details | 16 |
| Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues | 15 |
| Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists | 15 |
| Monitor the performance of computer networks | 5 |
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Train others in computer interface or software use | 15 |
| Manage information technology projects or system activities | 10 |
| Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments | 10 |
| Maintain computer hardware | 6 |
| Participate in staffing decisions | 5 |
| Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation | 5 |