Work Activities

• A DSA program manager maintains a company's database management systems, performs in-depth analysis of corporate traffic data and oversees the work of DSA staff. The manager also expands or modifies operating systems to improve work flow and formulates corporate DSA policies.
  
  

Aptitude and Tools

• Top-performing DSA program managers generally have a knack for evaluating process efficiency, solving complex problems and improving corporate operating systems, according to O-Net OnLine. An experienced DSA program manager often uses mainframe computers, configuration management software and program testing applications, such as Mercury Interactive LoadRunner.
  
  

Degree Requirements and Salary

• Most DSA program managers have a four-year college degree in computer science, information systems or a related technical field, but professionals with less education are common. As of 2010, the average annual earnings for a DSA program manager were $82,000, according to job search website Indeed.