a. Summary. Data systems specialists manage the operation of a data systems activity which encompasses systems for recording, collecting, controlling, verifying, interpreting, and presenting data used in planning and directing automated Marine Corps data systems. Develop methodology and concepts for optimum utilization of automatic data processing equipment (ADPE). Develop ADPE requirements in coordination with users by assisting in the preparation of formal data automation requirements. Monitor the design and development of software/hardware (including modification to existing programs and ADP systems) to ensure compatibility with operational requirements. Monitor systems development programs to ensure that advances in computer sciences technology and ADPE capabilities and limitations are identified and employed.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Complete the Computer Science Curriculum number 368 at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, or equivalent postgraduate degree from an accredited university.

(2) The following are mandatory minimum course requirements to be completed by those Marines not graduated from Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA.

(a) Applied Probability and Statistics;

(b) Discrete Mathematics;

(c) Automate, Formal Languages, and Computability;

(d) Structured Programming Languages;

(e) Data Structures;

(f) Compiler Design;

(g) Operating Systems;

(h) Microcomputers;

(i) Computer Architecture;

(j) Artificial Intelligence;

(k) Operations Research;

(l) Numerical Analysis;

(m) System Design and Analysis;

(n) Management and Electronics Electives;

(o) Computer Communications and Networks.

c. Duties

(1) Assists the commander in determining policy for installing and operating ADP systems.

(2) Formulates data processing policies and procedures to provide systematic flow of automated data.

(3) Establishes organizational structure, operational procedures, training, budget, and coordination far data processing activities.

(4) Analyzes ADP requirements and recommends appropriate ADPE to efficiently and effectively support approved systems.

(5) Determines and specifies requirements for transmission and receipt of data via communication networks.

(6) Evaluates results of analysis date to provide a basis for improving and/or revising programs or procedures to optimize ADPE utilization.

(7) Participates in information and tactical data systems studies to determine the impact of employing alternative configurations of ADPE to support present and future information and tactical data systems.

(8) Provides technical knowledge and assistance for studies that relate to ADPE configuration and employment.

(9) Analyzes and reviews documentation required to support and justify proposed or revised information or tactical data systems.

(10) Maintains direct and, frequent contact with functional managers concerning ADP systems development or maintenance problems that impact on approved ADPE configuration.

(11) Coordinates the interface/compatibility of communications/electronic equipment required to support remote or deployed commands.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. Manager, Electronic Data Processing 169.167-030.

Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part 1. Current as of Nov 00