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Chief Information Officer

Information Technology and Computer Science
IT Managers
Chief Information Officer

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

At a Glance

Chief Information Officer earns an average of $196,661/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 11 years. Top skills: Planning, Leadership, Coordinating.

Avg Annual Salary

$196,661/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

11 years

Job Postings

6

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$171,200/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+15.2%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (9)

Project Management

5.0

Computer Science

4.9

Financial Management

4.9

Information Systems

4.9

Business Strategies

4.8

Agile Methodology

4.8

Workflow Management

4.8

Implement Projects

4.7

Risk Management

4.7

Common Skills (19)

Planning

5.0

Leadership

5.0

Coordinating

5.0

Information Technology

5.0

Management

5.0

Problem Solving

4.9

Budgeting

4.9

Operations

4.9

Communication

4.9

Team Leadership

4.9

Accountability

4.9

Professionalism

4.8

Organizational Skills

4.8

Prioritization

4.8

Coaching

4.8

Business Acumen

4.8

Detail Oriented

4.8

Administrative Functions

4.8

Business Objectives

4.8

Certifications (2)

Master Of Business Administration (MBA)

4.8

Secret Clearance

4.7

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