This area involves the evaluation of trends in technology, the employer's industry and the company itself. It involves deciding how computing systems should be connected and configured in relation to telecommunications. This can be difficult, and the work involves employing both technical and business skills and keeping up with current trends. Required Skills A Computer Science degree with applicable courses in telecommunications and networks is essential. Knowledge of appropriate laws as related to local and federal communications environments, and knowledge of technology and common carriers is important.
Interpersonal skills are crucial.
The best opportunities like in corporations with large computer systems that include remote terminals, remote job entries, multiple computer networks, and shared or distributed processing applications. There is a high demand for experts in this field, as well as excellent opportunities for experienced data communications specialists as consultants. Corporate-wide telecommunications planners are generally on the scale of group managers and have good potential for advancement.