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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	2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow much faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

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Current Job Openings for Network Systems And Data Communications Analysts

There are 12 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 12 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Information Systems Specialist 7	11/18/09	Salem
Data Warehouse Process Developer (Db2, Data Integrator)	11/16/09	Salem	DOE, Neg.
Noc Engineer	11/9/09	Portland	N/A DOE
Operating Systems / Network Analyst 1 (Req. 03270)	11/5/09	Eugene	$15.35/hr to $23.87/hr
Wireless Systems Intern	11/4/09	Hillsboro
Network Analyst 3	10/28/09	Hermiston
Manager Of Data Operations	10/27/09	Portland	N/A DOE
Network Engineer	9/29/09	Beaverton
Network Specialist (Rcg-Grad)	9/16/09	Hillsboro
Network Specialist (Rcg-Ugrad)	9/16/09	Hillsboro
Principle Voice Data Network Engineer #9261	9/15/09	Portland	DOE
Senior Network Engineer	9/2/09	Hillsboro

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	---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th	Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
Oregon Statewide	$19.61	$24.96	$31.94	$39.49	$47.42	$32.50	$67,602
Multnomah / Washington	21.43	26.97	33.41	41.07	49.07	34.21	71,159
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	19.52	26.01	33.29	37.61	40.29	31.10	64,669
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	21.02	24.45	29.63	37.48	46.21	31.31	65,114
Lane	17.26	22.36	31.42	37.03	40.49	29.95	62,306
Douglas	22.15	25.93	30.96	35.43	38.76	30.22	62,857
Coos / Curry	21.34	23.59	35.62	39.13	41.24	32.03	66,619
Jackson / Josephine	13.66	15.11	19.31	24.45	31.11	20.85	43,370
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	16.76	18.34	21.68	29.38	35.24	24.12	50,184
Klamath / Lake	18.03	21.12	24.87	33.59	43.81	27.83	57,904
Morrow / Umatilla	20.81	22.47	25.75	33.54	38.69	27.65	57,513
Clackamas	20.63	23.42	30.22	38.22	45.03	31.15	64,785

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Regional Employment Projections for Network Systems And Data Communications Analysts

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
Region	2006	2016	Change	% Change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	2,588	3,347	759	29.3%	76	35	111
Multnomah / Washington	1,518	1,969	451	29.7%	45	21	66
Clackamas	215	275	60	27.9%	6	3	9
Lane	130	162	32	24.6%	3	2	5
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	111	140	29	26.1%	3	2	4
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	105	124	19	18.1%	2	1	3
Jackson / Josephine	81	105	24	29.6%	2	1	4
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	68	101	33	48.5%	3	1	4
Morrow / Umatilla	28	45	17	60.7%	2	0	2
Douglas	20	29	9	45.0%	1	0	1
Klamath / Lake	17	27	10	58.8%	1	0	1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	17	30	13	76.5%	1	0	2
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	16	23	7	43.8%	1	0	1
Coos / Curry	14	19	5	35.7%	1	0	1
Baker / Union / Wallowa	4	6	2	50.0%	0	0	0
Grant / Harney / Malheur	4	7	3	75.0%	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	2006 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	2,588
Total, All Industries	Private	2,270
Manufacturing	Private	483
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	Private	428
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing	Private	44
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	Private	355
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing	Private	25
Wholesale Trade	Private	143
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	Private	47
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	Private	26
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers	Private	81
Retail Trade	Private	92
Electronics and Appliance Stores	Private	45
Information	Private	275
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	Private	121
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	Private	20
Software Publishers	Private	101
Telecommunications	Private	76
Wired Telecommunications Carriers	Private	54
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services	Private	62
Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals	Private	22
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services	Private	40
Finance and Insurance	Private	188
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities	Private	88
Depository Credit Intermediation	Private	71
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	Private	99
Insurance Carriers	Private	81
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	Private	669
Specialized Design Services	Private	21
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	Private	578
Management of Companies and Enterprises	Private	109
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	136
Administrative and Support Services	Private	136
Employment Services	Private	20
Business Support Services	Private	56
Other Support Services	Private	39
Educational Services	Private	23
Health Care and Social Assistance	Private	74
Hospitals	Private	51
Other Services (except Public Administration)	Private	30
Total, All Industries	State	57
Educational Services	State	57
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	State	57
Total, All Industries	Local	244
Finance and Insurance	Local	27
Educational Services	Local	83
Public Administration	Local	113
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support	Local	71
Administration of Human Resource Programs	Local	37

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 one or more of the following programs:

Eastern Oregon University One University Blvd La Grande, OR 97850 Phone: (541) 962-3672 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Pioneer Pacific College 27501 SW Parkway Ave Wilsonville, OR 97070 Phone: (503) 682-3903 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
Seedling Productions 1799 Summit Loop Grants Pass, OR 97527 Phone: (541) 660-0812 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Computer and Information Sciences, General	Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath Falls 3201 Campus Drive Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Phone: (541) 885-1000 Programs of Training: Information Technology	LTS Computer Training Center 11533 SW Pacific Highway Tigard, OR 97223-8669 Phone: (503) 977-2351 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Computer and Information Sciences, General 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	Mt Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR 97030 Phone: (503) 491-6422 Programs of Training: 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
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	Oregon Institute of Technology - Portland 7726 SE Harmony Rd Portland, OR 97222 Phone: (503) 821-1250 Programs of Training: Information Technology
New Horizons Career Center 9800 SW Nimbus Ave, Suite 100 Beaverton, OR 97008-7381 Phone: (503) 641-8028 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 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	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	University of Phoenix-Oregon Campus 13221 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 500 Tigard, OR 97223 Phone: (877) 867-4748 Programs of Training: Information Technology Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	University of Oregon 110 Johnson Hall Eugene, OR 97403 Phone: (541) 346-3014 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
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

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:

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 Software Engineers, Systems Software	39%
Computer Programmers	39%
Computer And Information Scientists, Research	39%
Computer Software Engineers, Applications	39%
Database Administrators	31%
Computer Support Specialists	29%
Computer Hardware Engineers	26%

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