medium risk

Management Analysts

SOC: 13-1111.00 · Job Zone 5 (Extensive preparation)

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

MediumEst. full displacement: 2041–2051high confidence

Raw task score: 48.3Protective discount: 26.2%11 tasks scoredModel: v1.0_gemini-3-1-pro-preview_20260228

AI Impact Summary

Management Analysts faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 36/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2041 and 2051. Of 11 analyzed tasks, 3 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$101,190

per year

Mean Wage

$114,710

per year

Employment

894K

workers

Wage Range

$59,720 - $174,140

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$59,720Median: $101,190$174,140

Protective Factors

Total protective discount: 26.2%

Skill Analysis

AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)

Reading Comprehension10%

High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Information Ordering5%

High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Mathematics10%

High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Mathematics10%

Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Memorization5%

Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Programming15%

Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

AI-Resistant Skills (7)

Social Perceptiveness90%

Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Complex Problem Solving75%

Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Coordination70%

Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Instructing75%

Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Persuasion80%

Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Negotiation85%

Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Manual Dexterity80%

Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

AI-Augmented Skills (5)

Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingSystems AnalysisActive Learning

Recommendations

Skills to Develop

These skills are at risk from AI automation. Management Analysts professionals should diversify beyond them.

Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering 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
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Skills to Leverage

These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.

Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
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.
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.
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.
Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.

Task Breakdown

11 tasks analyzed

Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 70Risk: 55.0Time: 12%

Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 20Risk: 23.0Time: 15%

Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 65Risk: 53.0Time: 18%

Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 60Risk: 51.0Time: 12%

Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 20Risk: 23.0Time: 10%

Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.

Routine CognitiveAI: 85Risk: 83.2Time: 10%

Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 40Risk: 31.0Time: 8%

Review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, identifying problems and improvements.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 60Risk: 51.0Time: 6%

Develop and implement records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program.

Routine CognitiveAI: 85Risk: 83.2Time: 4%

Design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 60Risk: 51.0Time: 3%

Recommend purchase of storage equipment and design area layout to locate equipment in space available.

Routine CognitiveAI: 75Risk: 79.2Time: 2%

Task	Category	AI Capability	Risk Score	Time %
Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.	Non-Routine Analytical	70	55.0	12%
Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	20	23.0	15%
Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.	Non-Routine Analytical	65	53.0	18%
Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.	Non-Routine Analytical	60	51.0	12%
Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	20	23.0	10%
Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.	Routine Cognitive	85	83.2	10%
Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	40	31.0	8%
Review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, identifying problems and improvements.	Non-Routine Analytical	60	51.0	6%
Develop and implement records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program.	Routine Cognitive	85	83.2	4%
Design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports.	Non-Routine Analytical	60	51.0	3%
Recommend purchase of storage equipment and design area layout to locate equipment in space available.	Routine Cognitive	75	79.2	2%