Technicians will often be asked these tasks:

• Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
• Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Most strategists should excel at:

• Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

• Modifying existing software for correcting errors, to adapt it to new hardware, or to upgrade interfaces and improving performance.
• Designing or developing software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models for predicting and measuring outcome and consequences of design.
• Consulting with engineering staff for evaluating interface between hardware and software, developing specifications and performance requirements, or resolving customer problems.
• Analyzing information for determining, recommending, and planning installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
• Developing or directing software system testing or validation procedures.
• Directing software programming and development of documentation.
• Consulting with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.
• Advising customer about or performing maintenance of software system.
• Coordinating installation of software system.