Database Administrators
SOC: 15-1141.00 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
AI Impact Summary
Database Administrators faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 43/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2038 and 2046. Of 18 analyzed tasks, 5 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 22.9%
Skill Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Programming is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (7)
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
AI-Augmented Skills (5)
Recommendations
Skills to Develop
These skills are at risk from AI automation. Database Administrators professionals should diversify beyond them.
- Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Programming
High reliance on Programming is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Skills to Leverage
These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.
- Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Instructing
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Persuasion
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Tools to Adopt
AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.
- Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Task Breakdown
18 tasks analyzed
Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
Train users and answer questions.
Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases.
Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 10% |
| Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 10% |
| Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 8% |
| Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database. | Routine Cognitive | 80 | 81.2 | 5% |
| Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 8% |
| Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 7% |
| Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 20 | 23.0 | 7% |
| Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 6% |
| Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 5% |
| Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 3% |
| Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 3% |
| Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 4% |
| Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 4% |
| Train users and answer questions. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 40 | 31.0 | 5% |
| Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 4% |
| Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 20 | 23.0 | 5% |
| Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 3% |
| Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 3% |
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