Also known as: Business Records Manager, Certified Document Imaging Architect, Content Specialist, Content Strategist
You arrive at your desk in a bustling financial services firm in downtown Atlanta. The morning light streams through the windows as you boot up your computer. First, you open Microsoft Outlook, scanning for urgent requests or system alerts. Today’s initial task involves reviewing compliance documentation for a new client onboarding process, ensuring all PDFs are properly indexed in the Laserfiche ECM system according to regulatory standards. You sip your coffee, already deep in the detail.
Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.
O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.
+5.1%
US average: +3.5%
27,000
per year (US)
471,200
in 2025 → 495,300 (2035)
Bachelor's degree
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
This career has a "Growing" and "Rapid Growth" outlook, with about 27,000 job openings projected each year through 2035. Employment is expected to increase by 5.1%. Document Management Specialists earn a median annual wage of $116,580 and can advance to roles like Information Governance Manager or Document Management Solutions Architect.
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$116,580
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
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