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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

Employment in this occupation in 2010 was somewhat larger than the statewide average for all occupations. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average rate for all occupations through 2020. The total number of job openings is projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average number of job openings for all occupations through 2020. 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 195 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
System Administrator	5/23/13	Portland	DOE, Neg.
Web Developer	5/23/13	Portland	DOE, Neg.
System Support II	5/23/13	Eugene
Voip Devops Engineer Job	5/23/13	Portland	$40,000/yr
Intern- Software Developer - (Bn43788)	5/23/13	Hillsboro
Web Developer - Graphics, User Centered Design	5/23/13	Hillsboro
Sharepoint Developer / Content Manager / Administrator	5/22/13	Beaverton	DOE
Web Systems Administrator	5/21/13	Hillsboro	$5,768/mo DOE
System Administrator	5/21/13	Portland	DOE, Neg.
System Administrator	5/21/13	Portland	DOE, Neg.
Sr. Systems & Network Administrator	5/21/13	Portland	DOE
Network Engineer / Windchill Project Manager	5/21/13	Beaverton	DOE
Application Developer	5/21/13	Beaverton	DOE
.Net Developer	5/21/13	Beaverton	DOE
Network Engineer	5/21/13	Beaverton	DOE
.Net / Winforms Developer	5/21/13	Hillsboro
Systems Administrator - Windows 2008 R2	5/21/13	Hillsboro
Network Support Analyst 2	5/20/13	Portland	$3,530/mo to $5,360/mo DOE
IT Audit Services Advisor 13-0033	5/20/13	Grand Ronde	DOE
Amazon Web Services Developer	5/20/13	Beaverton	DOE
Web Developer	5/20/13	Portland	Neg.
Collaboration Application Administrator	5/19/13	Beaverton
Sr. Web Application Developer - 1635	5/19/13	Wilsonville
Systems Administrator	5/19/13	Portland
Web Content Producer	5/19/13	Portland

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

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Employer
Sr Network Engineer	5/21/13	Salem	VanderHouwen & Associates Inc.
CCIE Cisco Voice Engineer - Portland Regional UC Solutions Eng. CyberCoders Portland OR 97200	5/21/13	Portland	CyberCoders
CCIE Cisco Voice Engineer - Portland Regional UC Solutions Eng.	5/21/13	Lake Oswego	CyberCoders
CCIE Cisco Voice Engineer - Portland Regional UC Solutions Eng.	5/21/13	Portland	CyberCoders
CCIE Cisco Voice Engineer - Portland Regional UC Solutions Eng.	5/20/13	Portland	CyberCoders
CCIE Cisco Voice Engineer - Portland Regional UC Solutions Eng.	5/20/13	Lake Oswego	CyberCoders
VoIP Network Engineer	5/19/13	Portland	Competitive Edge Recruiting L
Senior Network Engineer	5/17/13	Portland	Presidio
Senior Consulting Engineer - Voice	5/17/13	Lake Oswego	Presidio
Network Implementation Engineer I	5/17/13	Portland	Integra Telecom
Senior Voice Engineer	5/17/13	Portland	Presidio
Telecommunications Engineer	5/16/13	Portland	Schnitzer Steel Industries
Telecommunication Engineer	5/16/13	Portland	Schnitzer Steel
Network Implementation Engineer I	5/16/13	Portland	Integra Telecom
VoIP Switching Engineer (Voice Switching)	5/15/13	Portland	Acumen Executive Search
Network Engineer in Alaska	5/14/13	Portland	TEKsystems Inc
Contact Center Analyst	5/11/13	Springfield	Talentburst Inc.
Site Acquisition Specialist	5/9/13	Lake Oswego	VelociTel
Unified Communications Engineer Tier I	5/8/13	Clackamas	Structured Communication Systems Inc.
Telecommunications Project Task Support	5/7/13	Hillsboro
Contact Center Analyst	5/7/13	Springfield	SIS-Systems Integrations Solutions Inc.
Systems Engineer II - Network	5/6/13	Portland	TriMet
Systems Engineer II - Network	5/6/13	Portland	TriMet
Network Engineer	5/6/13	Portland	Involta
NOC Analyst	5/3/13	Eugene	ServerLogic

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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	---------------- 2012 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th
Oregon Statewide	$18.12	$22.15	$29.88	$39.23	$46.66	$31.19	$64,877
Multnomah / Washington	18.98	22.86	30.04	39.57	47.04	31.63	65,788
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	19.07	23.07	28.98	38.58	42.95	30.15	62,698
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	21.72	34.75	43.40	50.83	56.00	40.89	85,041
Lane	17.37	20.89	27.17	36.26	44.63	29.11	60,548
Douglas	14.75	17.61	22.70	30.68	35.54	24.16	50,247
Coos / Curry	11.49	16.30	23.32	30.93	37.89	23.87	49,647
Jackson / Josephine	15.73	21.15	31.02	36.73	44.04	29.82	62,036
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	20.42	25.58	32.40	38.77	45.81	32.30	67,178
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	15.96	19.80	25.02	33.73	40.72	27.82	57,853
Klamath / Lake	15.21	16.52	18.67	27.42	29.27	21.30	44,308
Morrow / Umatilla	30.19	32.26	35.20	44.84	53.82	38.14	79,339
Clackamas	16.59	20.06	27.64	35.53	48.88	29.87	62,142

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Regional Employment Projections for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
	2010	2020			Growth	Replacement	Total
Note: Self-employment is estimated to be 10% or greater for this occupation.
Oregon Statewide	2,712	3,221	509	18.8%	51	44	95
Multnomah / Washington	1,512	1,819	307	20.3%	31	25	55
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	295	332	37	12.5%	4	5	8
Clackamas	217	253	36	16.6%	4	4	8
Lane	185	221	36	19.5%	4	3	7
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	97	111	14	14.4%	1	2	3
Jackson / Josephine	88	98	10	11.4%	1	1	2
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	76	94	18	23.7%	2	1	3
Morrow / Umatilla	29	38	9	31.0%	1	0	1
Douglas	25	27	2	8.0%	0	0	1
Klamath / Lake	19	20	1	5.3%	0	0	0
Coos / Curry	17	17	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	13	16	3	23.1%	0	0	1
Grant / Harney / Malheur	13	14	1	7.7%	0	0	0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	11	13	2	18.2%	0	0	0
Baker / Union / Wallowa	5	6	1	20.0%	0	0	0

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Industries of Employment for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

Industry Click links to view Infogroup employers	Ownership	2010 Employment
Manufacturing	Private	209
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	Private	131
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing	Private	46
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	Private	68
Wholesale Trade	Private	76
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	Private	49
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	Private	34
Retail Trade	Private	88
Electronics and Appliance Stores	Private	31
Nonstore Retailers	Private	32
Information	Private	429
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	Private	179
Software Publishers	Private	159
Telecommunications	Private	73
Wired Telecommunications Carriers	Private	73
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services	Private	121
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services	Private	121
Other Information Services	Private	42
Finance and Insurance	Private	184
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities	Private	82
Depository Credit Intermediation	Private	66
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	Private	100
Insurance Carriers	Private	84
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	Private	718
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	Private	577
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	Private	32
Advertising and Related Services	Private	48
Management of Companies and Enterprises	Private	207
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	86
Administrative and Support Services	Private	86
Employment Services	Private	23
Educational Services	Private	48
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	Private	30
Health Care and Social Assistance	Private	65
Hospitals	Private	45
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	Private	45
Other Services (except Public Administration)	Private	30
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	Private	27
Educational Services	State	69
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	State	69
Public Administration	State	174
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support	State	50
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities	State	58
Administration of Human Resource Programs	State	50
Educational Services	Local	87
Elementary and Secondary Schools	Local	34
Junior Colleges	Local	25
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	Local	28
Public Administration	Local	115
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support	Local	91

Educational Requirements for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts Workers typically need a Bachelor's degree to enter this occupation.

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.

• Computer and Information Sciences, General
• Information Technology
• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Systems Security

Eastern Oregon University One University Blvd La Grande, OR 97850 Phone: (541) 962-3672 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Lane Community College 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR 97405-0640 Phone: (541) 463-3000 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Oregon Institute of Technology 3201 Campus Drive Klamath Falls, OR 97601-8801 Phone: (541) 885-1000 Programs of Training: Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute-Portland 9500 NE Cascades Parkway Portland, OR 97220 Phone: (503) 255-6500 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Computer and Information Systems Security	Linn-Benton Community College 6500 Pacific Blvd SW Albany, OR 97321 Phone: (541) 917-4999 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Everest College 425 SW Washington Street Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (503) 222-3225 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Dr NE Salem, OR 97305 Phone: (503) 399-5000 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Southwestern Oregon Community College 1988 Newmark Ave Coos Bay, OR 97420-2193 Phone: (541) 888-2525 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management-Oregon 9755 SW Barnes Road Suite 150 Portland, OR 97225 Phone: (503) 296-7468 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
George Fox University 414 N Meridian St Newberg, OR 97132 Phone: (503) 538-8383 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Portland State University 724 SW Harrison Portland, OR 97201 Phone: (503) 725-4433 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Systems Security	Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331 Phone: (541) 737-0123 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
Northwest Christian University 828 East 11th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401-3745 Phone: (541) 343-1641 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Southern Oregon University 1250 Siskiyou Blvd Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: (541) 552-7672 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	New Horizons Computer Learning Ctr of Ptld., Inc. 2345 NW Amberbrook Dr. Ste #125 Beaverton, OR 97006 Phone: (503) 641-1023 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: Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Information Technology	Western Oregon University 345 North Monmouth Ave Monmouth, OR 97361-1394 Phone: (503) 838-8000 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
DeVry University-Oregon 9755 SW Barnes Road Suite 150 Portland, OR 97225-6651 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	University of Phoenix-Oregon Campus 13221 SW 68th Pkwy Ste 500 Tigard, OR 97223-8328 Phone: (877) 776-0766 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	Clackamas Community College 19600 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045-8980 Phone: (503) 657-6958 x2313 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	University of Oregon 110 Johnson Hall Eugene, OR 97403 Phone: (541) 346-1000 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
Klamath Community College 7390 South Sixth Street Klamath Falls, OR 97603-7121 Phone: (541) 882-3521 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Pioneer Pacific College 27501 SW Parkway Ave Wilsonville, OR 97070-9296 Phone: (503) 682-3903 Programs of Training: Information Technology

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:

Clackamas Community College	Network & Microcomputer Specialist
Lane Community College	Computer Network Operations Computer Systems Support
Rogue Community College	Web Developer, Digital Graphic Design and Web Design
Treasure Valley Community College	Computer Information Systems

Related Occupations 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 And Information Scientists, Research	39%
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software	39%
Computer Programmers	39%
Computer Software Engineers, Applications	39%
Database Administrators	30%