13-0000 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
13-1000 Business Operations Specialists
13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with employers or sponsors. Handle contract negotiations, financial arrangements, and career development for clients.
Illustrative examples: Band Manager, Literary Agent, Theatrical Agent
13-1020 Buyers and Purchasing Agents
13-1021 Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Purchase farm products for processing or resale, including grains, livestock, and produce. May negotiate supply contracts.
Examples: Cotton Broker, Fruit Buyer, Livestock Buyer
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Buy merchandise for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level. Analyze trends, prices, and product quality, and negotiate contracts.
Examples: Gold Buyer, Merchandise Buyer
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, or services for an organization’s operations or manufacturing.
Examples: Equipment Purchasing Agent, Radio Time Buyer
13-1030 Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Review and evaluate insurance claims for compliance with policies and laws. Work with legal counsel on disputed or litigated claims.
Examples: Fire Claims Adjuster, Health Insurance Examiner, Property Insurance Investigator
13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Appraise vehicle damage to estimate repair costs for insurance settlements. Coordinate with repair shops.
Examples: Automobile Damage Appraiser, Vehicle Damage Estimator
13-1041 Compliance Officers
Examine and evaluate compliance with laws, permits, and regulations across industries. Conduct inspections and enforcement analysis.
Illustrative examples: Driver’s License Examiner, Environmental Compliance Inspector, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer
13-1051 Cost Estimators
Prepare cost estimates for manufacturing, construction, or services to aid management in pricing and bidding decisions.
Illustrative examples: Construction Job Cost Estimator, Production Cost Analyst
13-1070 Human Resources Workers
13-1071 Human Resources Specialists
Recruit, interview, and place employees. May manage HR functions like benefits or training.
Examples: HR Generalist, Personnel Recruiter, Staffing Coordinator
13-1074 Farm Labor Contractors
Recruit and supervise seasonal agricultural workers, arrange housing and meals, and coordinate logistics.
Example: Harvesting Contractor
13-1075 Labor Relations Specialists
Negotiate collective bargaining agreements and resolve workplace disputes between labor and management.
Examples: Labor Relations Consultant, Union Representative
13-1080 Logisticians and Project Management Specialists
13-1081 Logisticians
Analyze and coordinate logistics across product lifecycles—from acquisition to delivery and disposal.
Examples: Logistics Analyst, Supply Chain Planner
13-1082 Project Management Specialists
Plan and coordinate schedules, budgets, and staffing for projects across industries. Serve as client contact and team lead.
Examples: Design Project Manager, Film Project Coordinator
13-1111 Management Analysts
Conduct studies to improve organizational efficiency and productivity. Design systems and procedures and recommend operational improvements.
Illustrative examples: Business Management Analyst, Process Consultant, Industrial Analyst
13-1121 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Coordinate logistics for meetings, conferences, and events, including locations, budgets, and staff.
Illustrative examples: Corporate Meeting Planner, Conference Coordinator, Wedding Planner
13-1131 Fundraisers
Plan and manage fundraising campaigns and donation activities for organizations. Create promotional materials and manage donor relations.
Illustrative examples: Campaign Fundraiser, Donor Relations Officer
13-1141 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Administer and analyze employee pay and benefits programs, conduct job classifications, and evaluate roles.
Illustrative examples: Employee Benefits Specialist, Job Analyst, Retirement Plan Specialist
13-1151 Training and Development Specialists
Design and conduct employee training programs to improve performance and productivity.
Illustrative examples: Corporate Trainer, Software Training Specialist, Insurance Employee Trainer
13-1161 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Research market conditions to assess potential sales and develop marketing strategies. Analyze data, track trends, and recommend actions to boost brand visibility.
Illustrative examples: Market Research Analyst, Marketing Consultant, Search Marketing Strategist
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other
All business operations specialists not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Mystery Shopper, Ship Purser
13-2000 Financial Specialists
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors
Examine and interpret accounting records, prepare financial statements, and ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
Illustrative examples: Certified Public Accountant, Field Auditor, Internal Auditor
13-2020 Property Appraisers and Assessors
13-2022 Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
Appraise the value of tangible assets like jewelry, art, and machinery for sale, insurance, or tax purposes.
Examples: Estate Appraiser, Machinery Appraiser
13-2023 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
Estimate property value for taxation, sales, or mortgage evaluation.
Examples: Real Estate Appraiser, Property Assessor
13-2031 Budget Analysts
Analyze and review budget proposals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to organizational policies and regulations.
Illustrative examples: Budget Examiner, Cost Analyst
13-2041 Credit Analysts
Evaluate credit data to determine financial risk for loans or credit extensions. Prepare credit reports for decision-making.
Illustrative examples: Credit Risk Analyst, Credit Assessment Specialist
13-2050 Financial Analysts and Advisors
13-2051 Financial and Investment Analysts
Conduct quantitative analyses of investment data for public or private organizations.
Examples: Corporate Financial Analyst, Securities Research Analyst
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors
Provide financial advice to individuals on investments, taxes, and retirement planning.
Examples: Estate Planner, Investment Adviser
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters
Evaluate insurance applications to determine risk levels and policy terms.
Examples: Property Underwriter, Bond Underwriter
13-2054 Financial Risk Specialists
Analyze exposure to financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Example: Financial Risk Analyst
13-2061 Financial Examiners
Ensure compliance with laws regulating financial institutions and transactions.
Illustrative examples: Bank Examiner, Financial Compliance Officer
13-2070 Credit Counselors and Loan Officers
13-2071 Credit Counselors
Advise individuals or organizations on debt management, budgeting, and loan acquisition.
Examples: Debt Management Counselor, Student Financial Aid Advisor
13-2072 Loan Officers
Evaluate and authorize approval of loans, advise clients on repayment, and oversee lending procedures.
Examples: Mortgage Loan Officer, Commercial Lender
13-2080 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Preparers, and Revenue Agents
13-2081 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Determine tax liability and collect payments from individuals or businesses under law.
Examples: IRS Agent, Revenue Collector
13-2082 Tax Preparers
Prepare and file tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
Examples: Income Tax Advisor, Licensed Tax Consultant
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other
All financial specialists not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Bail Bondsman, Executor of Estate