# Tasks & work activities — ICT research consultant

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 15-1221.00 (Computer and Information Research Scientists).

## Task statements

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

## Detailed work activities

- Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
- Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
- Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.
- Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
- Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
- Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
- Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
- Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
- Design integrated computer systems.
- Develop organizational goals or objectives.
- Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
- Evaluate project designs to determine adequacy or feasibility.
- Maintain computer hardware.
- Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
- Manage information technology projects or system activities.
- Monitor the performance of computer networks.
- Participate in staffing decisions.
- Train others in computer interface or software use.
