Natural Sciences Managers

• Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.
• Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
• Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.
• Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.
• Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement.
• Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
• Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
• Recruit personnel or oversee the development or maintenance of staff competence.
• Prepare project proposals.
• Conduct own research in field of expertise.
• Prepare and administer budgets, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
• Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge in the field.
• Develop innovative technology or train staff for its implementation.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Natural Sciences Managers.

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Natural Sciences Managers.