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Occupational Description

Analyze, design, test, and evaluate network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, and other data communications systems. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Include telecommunications specialists who deal with the interfacing of computer and communications equipment. May supervise computer programmers.

Employment Outlook for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

Statewide Employment Analysis	2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

There are 14 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 14 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Network Administrator	2/26/10	Beaverton	$15.00/hr to $30.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Client Technical Analyst - Accounting - Bilingual French ( F S C R 28129 )	6/22/10	Portland	DOE
Data Analyst	6/21/10	Vancouver
Product Analyst ( F S A L 28513 )	6/22/10	Portland	DOE
Communications Technician	7/3/10	Burns
Webmaster / User Trainer	7/13/10	Klamath Falls	$37,500/yr DOE
(10078) Senior Cognos Ep Developer	7/14/10	Portland	DOE
(10427) Programmer / Analyst II -Java	7/13/10	Portland	DOE
Senior Web Experience Designer # 18234	7/8/10	Portland	DOE
Dept Apps Coord - Home Health	8/10/10	Corvallis	DOE
Senior Wireless Network Engineer	8/13/10	Beaverton
Senior Manager, Information Technology	8/13/10	Portland	DOE, Neg.
Network Engineering Technician Widows / Linux Os	8/11/10	Hillsboro	DOE
Network / San Validation Engineer	8/21/10	Hillsboro

Job Openings from the Web for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 48 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Employer
Intermediate - Network/Telephony Analyst	9/1/10	Portland	Kaiser Permanente
Avaya Voice Systems Engineer - Avaya Engineer - Telecom Engineer	8/30/10	Portland	CyberCoders
Avaya Voice Systems Engineer - Avaya Engineer - Telecom Engineer Salary: $70k - $80k/year	8/30/10	Portland	CyberCoders Engineering
Network Analyst 2	8/29/10	Albany	Linn Benton Lincoln ESD
ENTERPRISE CONSULTANT	8/28/10	Portland	Professional Technical Resources
ENTERPRISE CONSULTANT	8/27/10	Portland	Professional Technical Resources
Microwave Network Manager	8/25/10	Portland	SAIC
Utility, Smart Grid Arch, BPL PLC NERC CIP, Perm to $138K+, 80% Trvl	8/21/10	Portland	J&S Professional Recruiters
Wireless Land Mobile Radio Coverage Analyst	8/20/10	Salem	Segula technologies
Network Engineer - TCP/IP, VoIP, Ci...	8/19/10	Portland	Volt Workforce Solutions
Network Engineer - TCP/IP, VoIP, CiscoWorks, OS, UNIX	8/19/10	Portland	Volt Workforce Solutions
Site Supervisor	8/17/10	Prineville
Network Engineer	8/17/10	Portland	Professional Technical Resources
Oracle Programmer Analyst; Telecom Engineer and More	8/17/10	Eugene	EUGENE WATER & ELECTRIC BOARD
TEMP Benefits Communications Analyst	8/17/10	Portland	Con-way, Inc.
EMS SCADA Analyst	8/16/10	Portland	Adecco Technical
Avaya Voice Systems Engineer - Avaya Engineer - Telecom Engineer	8/16/10	Portland	CyberCoders
Sr. Consultant (Cisco)	8/15/10	Portland	Insight
Network Engineer II with Strong Cisco Knowledge	8/14/10	Portland	Volt Workforce Solutions
Network Engineer II with Strong Cisco Knowledge	8/12/10	Portland	Volt Information Sciences
Sr. Consultant	8/11/10	Portland	Insight
Sr. Consultant	8/11/10	Portland	Insight
Sr. Network Engineer	8/11/10	Portland	Generator Group
Senior Network Engineer - 1800	8/10/10	Hillsboro
Sr. Consultant (Cisco)	8/10/10	Portland	Insight

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State of Oregon License Information for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

Region	---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th	Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
Oregon Statewide	$18.76	$23.61	$31.34	$39.73	$48.68	$32.66	$67,929
Multnomah / Washington	21.66	26.60	33.58	41.79	50.33	34.86	72,505
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	18.14	22.50	33.09	38.75	43.18	31.74	66,022
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	16.26	20.90	27.97	34.21	43.32	28.88	60,055
Lane	15.39	18.15	28.53	36.03	40.23	27.81	57,844
Douglas	20.45	23.06	28.45	35.01	38.91	28.63	59,553
Coos / Curry	19.52	20.78	22.56	36.09	41.86	27.48	57,175
Jackson / Josephine	14.19	16.18	21.05	26.29	36.64	22.94	47,723
Morrow / Umatilla	13.33	19.60	22.25	28.67	33.89	23.17	48,194
Clackamas	21.24	24.60	32.45	40.65	48.64	33.15	68,955

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Regional Employment Projections for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
Region	2008	2018	Change	% Change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	2,322	2,556	234	10.1%	23	44	67
Multnomah / Washington	1,641	1,825	184	11.2%	18	31	50
Clackamas	150	168	18	12.0%	2	3	5
Lane	120	128	8	6.7%	1	2	3
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	112	124	12	10.7%	1	2	3
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	77	82	5	6.5%	1	1	2
Jackson / Josephine	74	82	8	10.8%	1	1	2
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	56	66	10	17.9%	1	1	2
Klamath / Lake	22	24	2	9.1%	0	0	1
Douglas	17	17	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	15	15	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Coos / Curry	14	14	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Morrow / Umatilla	13	16	3	23.1%	0	0	1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	10	11	1	10.0%	0	0	0
Baker / Union / Wallowa	8	8	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Grant / Harney / Malheur	2	1	-1	-50.0%	0	0	0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.

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Industries of Employment for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2008 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	2,322
Total, All Industries	Private	2,028
Manufacturing	Private	417
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	Private	361
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	Private	327
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing	Private	19
Wholesale Trade	Private	59
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	Private	31
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers	Private	21
Retail Trade	Private	89
Electronics and Appliance Stores	Private	33
Nonstore Retailers	Private	22
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses	Private	22
Information	Private	293
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	Private	111
Software Publishers	Private	97
Telecommunications	Private	90
Wired Telecommunications Carriers	Private	87
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services	Private	59
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services	Private	59
Other Information Services	Private	18
Finance and Insurance	Private	178
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities	Private	91
Depository Credit Intermediation	Private	69
Activities Related to Credit Intermediation	Private	20
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	Private	85
Insurance Carriers	Private	77
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	Private	562
Specialized Design Services	Private	37
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	Private	460
Advertising and Related Services	Private	25
Management of Companies and Enterprises	Private	182
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	84
Administrative and Support Services	Private	84
Business Support Services	Private	21
Other Support Services	Private	32
Educational Services	Private	40
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	Private	24
Health Care and Social Assistance	Private	62
Hospitals	Private	45
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	Private	45
Other Services (except Public Administration)	Private	21
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	Private	19
Total, All Industries	State	67
Educational Services	State	67
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	State	67
Total, All Industries	Local	215
Educational Services	Local	96
Elementary and Secondary Schools	Local	38
Public Administration	Local	90
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support	Local	72

Educational Requirements for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Skills for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

Apply Basic Engineering Principles
Apply Computer Networking Technology
Apply Computer Science Principles
Apply Data Security Procedures
Apply Data Storage Technology
Apply Electronic Principles
Apply Knowledge Of Mainframe Computers
Apply Linear Algebra
Apply Mathematical Principles To New Technology Creation
Apply Mathematics To Operations Research
Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
Apply Object Oriented Computer Programming
Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
Apply Statistical Methods
Apply Structural Analysis Principles To Computer Systems
Assist Co-Workers With Hardware Problems
Assist Co-Workers With Software Usage And Problems
Configure Computers In Industrial Or Manufacturing Setting
Coordinate Teams
Design Computer Hardware And Software Interface
Design Computer Networks
Design Data Security Systems
Design Hardware And Software Systems
Develop Management Control Systems
Develop Records Management System And Guidelines
Develop Specialized Mathematical Or Computer Languages
Document Work In Progress
Evaluate And Recommend Office Equipment
Evaluate Computer System Users' Requirements And Requests
Evaluate Prototype Computer Software Systems
Explain Complex Mathematical Information
Identify Appropriate Software For Activities Or Projects
Implement Computer System Changes
Install Computers In Industrial Or Manufacturing Setting
Maintain Computers And Related Equipment
Manipulate Operating System To Improve Performance
Operate Computer Networks
Prepare Mathematical Simulation Models
Program Computerized Multi-Line Phones
Program Computers Using Existing Software
Program Mainframe Computer
Provide Analytical Assessment Of Engineering Data
Provide Customer Service
Provide Technical Support To Computer Users
Read Schematics And Specifications
Solve Engineering Problems
Test And Troubleshoot Computer Programs And Systems
Test Equipment As Part Of Engineering Projects And Processes
Use Algebra
Use Assembly Language Programming
Use C++ Language Programming
Use Calculus
Use Computer Application Flow Charts
Use Project Management Techniques
Work As A Team Member
Write Performance Requirements For Product Development And Engineering Projects
Write Project Or Bid Proposals
Write Technical Specifications For Computer Systems, Software And Applications

Schools and Training Providers for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Eastern Oregon University One University Blvd La Grande, OR 97850 Phone: (541) 962-3672 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Oregon Institute of Technology - Portland 7726 SE Harmony Rd Portland, OR 97222 Phone: (503) 821-1250 Programs of Training: Information Technology	Southern Oregon University 1250 Siskiyou Blvd Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: (541) 552-7672 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
Linn-Benton Community College 6500 Pacific Blvd SW Albany, OR 97321 Phone: (541) 917-4999 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Mt Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR 97030 Phone: (503) 491-6422 Programs of Training: Information Technology Computer and Information Sciences, General	Western Oregon University 345 N Monmouth Ave Monmouth, OR 97361 Phone: (503) 838-8000 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
DeVry University-Oregon Peterkort Center II - 9755 SW Barne Portland, OR 97225 Phone: (503) 296-7468 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Central Oregon Community College 2600 NW College Way Bend, OR 97701 Phone: (541) 383-7500 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	George Fox University 414 N Meridian St Newberg, OR 97132 Phone: (503) 538-8383 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
Northwest Christian University 828 East 11th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 343-1641 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Clackamas Community College 19600 South Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 Phone: (503) 657-6958 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Seedling Productions 1799 Summit Loop Grants Pass, OR 97527 Phone: (541) 660-0812 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
Southwestern Oregon Community College 1988 Newmark Ave Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: (541) 888-2525 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Klamath Community College 7390 South Sixth Street Klamath Falls, OR 97603 Phone: (541) 882-3521 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Oregon State University 104 Kerr Administration Bldg. Corvallis, OR 97331 Phone: (541) 737-0123 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
Treasure Valley Community College 650 College Blvd Ontario, OR 97914 Phone: (541) 881-8822 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath 3201 Campus Drive Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Phone: (541) 885-1000 Programs of Training: Information Technology	University of Oregon 110 Johnson Hall Eugene, OR 97403 Phone: (541) 346-3014 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
University of Phoenix-Oregon Campus 13221 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 500 Tigard, OR 97223 Phone: (877) 867-4748 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Pioneer Pacific College 27501 SW Parkway Ave Wilsonville, OR 97070 Phone: (866) 772-4636 Programs of Training: Information Technology	Clatsop Community College 1653 Jerome Ave Astoria, OR 97103 Phone: (503) 325-0910 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
ITT Technical Institute-Portland 6035 NE 78th Ct Portland, OR 97218 Phone: (503) 255-6500 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Computer and Information Systems Security	Lane Community College 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 Phone: (541) 463-3000 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	New Horizons Computer Learning Ctr Beaverton, OR 97008-7381 Phone: (503) 641-8028 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General

Career Pathway Roadmaps for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

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The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.

Occupation	Skill Overlap
Computer Systems Analysts	57%
Network And Computer Systems Administrators	55%
Computer Specialists, All Other	51%
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software	39%
Computer Programmers	39%
Computer And Information Scientists, Research	39%
Computer Software Engineers, Applications	39%
Database Administrators	31%

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