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Computer and Information Research Scientists

What They Do:

  • Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
  • Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
  • Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
  • Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
  • Design computers and the software that runs them.

Source: O*NET (2023)

Sample Job Titles:

  1. Computer Scientists
  2. Big Data Analyst
  3. Machine Learning Scientist
  4. Research Engineer
  5. Computational Scientist

Source: O*NET 2023

Outlook in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)

Employment (Q1 2023) 1,022
Projected Annual Growth 2.5%
Average Entry Level Salary $91,917
Median Salary $131,119

Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2023.4

Supply-Demand Snapshot: Computer and Information Research Scientists (all levels)
Entry Level Job Ads
204
Current Workforce
1,022

Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2023.4

Preferred Certifications

(Entry level jobs requiring a high school diploma, Associate’s degree, and Bachelor's degree)

  • Top Secret- Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
  • Security Clearance
  • Secret Clearance
  • Top Secret Clearance
  • Full Scope Polygraph (FSP Clearance)

Top 10 Skills Requested

(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)

  • Computer Science
  • General Science and Research
  • Software Development
  • Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling
  • Commonication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Initiative and Leadership
  • Unix
  • Computer Engineering
  • Red Hat Linux

Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2023.4

Outlook in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)

Employment (Q1 2023) 2,717
Projected Annual Growth 2.7%
Average Entry Level Salary $89,643
Median Salary $142,171

Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2023.4

Supply-Demand Snapshot: Computer and Information Research Scientists (all levels)
Entry Level Job Ads
669
Current Workforce
2,717

Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2023.4

Preferred Certifications

(Entry level jobs requiring a high school diploma, Associate’s degree, and Bachelor's degree)

  • Security Clearance
  • Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
  • Secret Clearance
  • Top Secret Clearance
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Full Scope Polygraph (FSP Clearance)
  • Project Management Professional Certification
  • Six Sigma Certification
  • IAT Level II Certification
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Top 10 Skills Requested

(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)

  • Computer Science
  • Integral Calculus
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Machine Learning
  • Algorithms
  • Data Analysis
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Software Development

Source: Lightcast™ accessed August 10, 2022

Outlook in the Richmond, VA MSA MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)

Employment (Q1 2023) 50
Projected Annual Growth 2.9%
Average Entry Level Salary $99,458
Median Salary $135,190

Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2023.4

Supply-Demand Snapshot: Computer and Information Research Scientists (all levels)
Entry Level Job Ads
27
Current Workforce
50

Source: JobsEQ by Chmura, accessed August 20, 2022. Analysis conducted in August 2022 by Greater Washington Partnership. Data above represents job postings from the January 2021-December 2021.

Preferred Certifications

(Entry level jobs requiring a high school diploma, Associate’s degree, and Bachelor's degree)

  • Six Sigma Certification
  • GIAC Exploit Researcher And Advanced Penetration Tester
  • GIAC Certifications
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional
  • Project Management Professional Certification

Top 10 Skills Requested

(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)

  • Business Process
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • New Product Development
  • Presentation Skills
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Test Automation
  • Advanced Analytics
  • Amazon Web Services

Source: Lightcast™ accessed August 10, 2022

Largest Employers in the Region:

  6. Amazon
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