ISCO-08 2422
Policy administration professionals
90.6%
ADI · 59th of 433 · 95% interval 85.3–95.1
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 90.6% of the task time of policy administration professionals, and finish 9.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full90.6%
59th of 433 · interval 85.3–95.1
ADI3 · full delegation9.0%
40th of 433 · interval 4.6–13.7
ADIs · share of time61.9%
44th of 433 · interval 59.4–64.3
Evidence156
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 4.7 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 0.7%L1Augmentation · 8.7%L2Partial delegation · 81.5%L3Full delegation · 9.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
156 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide technical or administrative support for sustainability programs or issues.Sustainability Specialists | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.3 h | Access to systems |
| Monitor or track sustainability indicators, such as energy usage, natural resource usage, waste generation, and recycling.Sustainability Specialists | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Develop sustainability project goals, objectives, initiatives, or strategies in collaboration with other sustainability professionals.Sustainability Specialists | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Create or maintain plans or other documents related to sustainability projects.Sustainability Specialists | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Collect information about waste stream management or green building practices to inform decision makers.Sustainability Specialists | 1.3% | L2 | L3L2 | 78% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Assess or propose sustainability initiatives, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and acceptance.Sustainability Specialists | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.Customs Brokers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.Customs Brokers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop reports or presentations to communicate the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.Sustainability Specialists | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 5.0 h | Access to systems |
| Research or review regulatory, technical, or market issues related to sustainability.Sustainability Specialists | 1.1% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 3.5 h | – |
| Conduct or oversee collection of corporate intelligence to avoid fraud, financial crime, cyber attack, terrorism, and infrastructure failure.Business Continuity Planners · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review and revise sustainability proposals or policies.Sustainability Specialists | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.5 h | – |
| Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.Customs Brokers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 45 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify opportunities for strategic improvement or mitigation of business interruption and other risks caused by business, regulatory, or industry-specific change initiatives.Business Continuity Planners | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Develop emergency management plans for recovery decision making and communications, continuity of critical departmental processes, or temporary shut-down of non-critical departments to ensure continuity of operation and governance.Business Continuity Planners | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 11 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 141 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.Customs Brokers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.1 h | Access to systems |
| Identify or investigate violations of natural resources, waste management, recycling, or other environmental policies.Sustainability Specialists | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Classify goods according to tariff coding system.Customs Brokers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 28 min | Accountability |
| Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.Energy Auditors | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.Security Management Specialists | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Sign documents on behalf of clients, using powers of attorney.Customs Brokers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 15 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.Customs Brokers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or process systems.Energy Auditors | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Calculate potential for energy savings.Energy Auditors | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.Energy Auditors | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 4.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.Energy Auditors | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Create marketing or outreach media, such as brochures or Web sites, to communicate sustainability issues, procedures, or objectives.Sustainability Specialists | 0.9% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 8.0 h | Access to systems |
| Analyze corporate intelligence data to identify trends, patterns, or warnings indicating threats to security of people, assets, information, or infrastructure.Business Continuity Planners | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Recommend energy-efficient technologies or alternate energy sources.Energy Auditors | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.Security Management Specialists | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect and analyze field data related to energy usage.Energy Auditors | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify any health or safety issues related to planned weatherization projects.Energy Auditors | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Analyze technical feasibility of energy-saving measures, using knowledge of engineering, energy production, energy use, construction, maintenance, system operation, or process systems.Energy Auditors | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.Security Management Specialists | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Measure energy usage with devices such as data loggers, universal data recorders, light meters, sling psychrometers, psychrometric charts, flue gas analyzers, amp probes, watt meters, volt meters, thermometers, or utility meters.Energy Auditors | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Arrange for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported or exported products.Customs Brokers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.1 h | Access to systems |
| Design or implement products and services to mitigate risk or facilitate use of technology-based tools and methods.Business Continuity Planners | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Analyze impact on, and risk to, essential business functions or information systems to identify acceptable recovery time periods and resource requirements.Business Continuity Planners | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Educate customers on energy efficiency or answer questions on topics such as the costs of running household appliances or the selection of energy-efficient appliances.Energy Auditors | 0.8% | L3 | L3L3 | 80% | 30 min | Trust and care |
| Maintain and update organization information technology applications and network systems blueprints.Business Continuity Planners | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Inspect physical security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.Security Management Specialists | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify individual or transaction targets to direct intelligence collection.Business Continuity Planners · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Develop disaster recovery plans for physical locations with critical assets, such as data centers.Business Continuity Planners | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor or trace the location of goods.Customs Brokers | 0.8% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 25 min | Access to systems |
| Monitor tapes or digital recordings to identify the source of losses.Security Management Specialists | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Deliver e-mail confirmation of completed transactions and shipment.Online Merchants | 0.8% | L3 | L3L3 | 95% | 4 min | – |
| Establish, maintain, or test call trees to ensure appropriate communication during disaster.Business Continuity Planners | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Engineer, install, maintain, or repair security systems, programmable logic controls, or other security-related electronic systems.Security Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare job specification sheets for home energy improvements, such as attic insulation, window retrofits, or heating system upgrades.Energy Auditors | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify or procure needed resources to implement sustainability programs or projects.Sustainability Specialists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify or create new sustainability indicators.Sustainability Specialists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.5 h | – |
| Perform tests such as blower-door tests to locate air leaks.Energy Auditors | 0.7% | L0 | L0L2 | 22% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design, implement, or establish requirements for security systems, video surveillance, motion detection, or closed-circuit television systems to ensure proper installation and operation.Security Management Specialists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Receive and process payments from customers, using electronic transaction services.Online Merchants | 0.7% | L2 | L3L2 | 78% | 12 min | Access to systems |
| Create or administer training and awareness presentations or materials.Business Continuity Planners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 4.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.Security Management Specialists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Train personnel in security procedures or use of security equipment.Security Management Specialists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Review existing disaster recovery, crisis management, or business continuity plans.Business Continuity Planners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare documentation for case reports or court proceedings.Security Management Specialists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Quote duty and tax rates on goods to be imported, based on federal tariffs and excise taxes.Customs Brokers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 75% | 30 min | Accountability |
| Fill customer orders by packaging sold items and documentation for direct shipping or by transferring orders to manufacturers or third-party distributors.Online Merchants | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 16 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.Customs Brokers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.5 h | – |
| Write reports to summarize testing activities, including descriptions of goals, planning, scheduling, execution, results, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.Business Continuity Planners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 5.0 h | Access to systems |
| Recommend or implement methods to monitor, evaluate, or enable resolution of safety, operations, or compliance interruptions.Business Continuity Planners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect fire, intruder detection, or other security systems.Security Management Specialists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine commercial sites to determine the feasibility of installing equipment that allows building management systems to reduce electricity consumption during peak demand periods.Energy Auditors | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test documented disaster recovery strategies and plans.Business Continuity Planners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.Customs Brokers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 45 min | Accountability |
| Create, manage, or automate orders or invoices, using order management or invoicing software.Online Merchants | 0.7% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 16 min | Access to systems |
| Post bonds for the products being imported or assist clients in obtaining bonds.Customs Brokers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 45 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.Security Management Specialists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Correspond with online customers via electronic mail, telephone, or other electronic messaging to address questions or complaints about products, policies, or shipping methods.Online Merchants | 0.7% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 10 min | Access to systems |
| Design security policies, programs, or practices to ensure adequate security relating to alarm response, access card use, and other security needs.Security Management Specialists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Conduct or oversee contingency plan integration and operation.Business Continuity Planners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Quantify energy consumption to establish baselines for energy use or need.Energy Auditors | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test security measures for final acceptance and implement or provide procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the measures.Security Management Specialists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 6.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security or staff safety.Security Management Specialists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 6.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Create scenarios to reestablish operations from various types of business disruptions.Business Continuity Planners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Attend professional meetings, read literature, and participate in training or other educational offerings to keep abreast of new developments and technologies related to disaster recovery and business continuity.Business Continuity Planners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Calculate purchase subtotals, taxes, and shipping costs for submission to customers.Online Merchants | 0.6% | L3 | L3L3 | 92% | 8 min | – |
| Prepare reports summarizing operational results, financial performance, or accomplishments of specified objectives, goals, or plans.Business Continuity Planners | 0.6% | L2 | L3L2 | 75% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Review design drawings or technical documents for completeness, correctness, or appropriateness.Security Management Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Write grant applications, rebate applications, or project proposals to secure funding for sustainability projects.Sustainability Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 10 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor the work of contractors in the design, construction, and startup phases of security systems.Security Management Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with officials in various agencies to facilitate clearance of goods through customs and quarantine.Customs Brokers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 45 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Determine patterns of building use to show annual or monthly needs for heating, cooling, lighting, or other energy needs.Energy Auditors | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Analyze energy bills, including utility rates or tariffs, to gather historical energy usage data.Energy Auditors | 0.6% | L2 | L3L2 | 80% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Compare existing energy consumption levels to normative data.Energy Auditors | 0.6% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Inspect newly installed energy-efficient equipment to ensure that it was installed properly and is performing according to specifications.Energy Auditors | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop conceptual designs of security systems.Security Management Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Budget and schedule security design work.Security Management Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Determine and set product prices.Online Merchants | 0.6% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 1.2 h | Access to systems |
| Develop or review specifications for design or construction of security systems.Security Management Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide system design and integration recommendations.Security Management Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Interview witnesses or suspects to identify persons responsible for security breaches or to establish losses, pursue prosecutions, or obtain restitution.Security Management Specialists | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 28% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Interpret government regulations and applicable codes to ensure compliance.Business Continuity Planners | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Accountability |
| Obtain line releases for frequent shippers of low-risk commodities, high-volume entries, or multiple-container loads.Customs Brokers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Cancel orders based on customer requests or inventory or delivery problems.Online Merchants | 0.6% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 10 min | Access to systems |
| Oversee installation of equipment such as water heater wraps, pipe insulation, weatherstripping, door sweeps, or low-flow showerheads to improve energy efficiency.Energy Auditors | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Purchase new or used items from online or physical sources for resale via retail or auction Web site.Online Merchants | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Provide advice on transportation options, types of carriers, or shipping routes.Customs Brokers | 0.5% | L2 | L3L2 | 78% | 52 min | Access to systems |
| Upload digital media, such as photos, video, or scanned images to online storefront, auction sites, or other shopping Web sites.Online Merchants | 0.5% | L2 | L3L2 | 80% | 20 min | Access to systems |
| Create or maintain database of customer accounts.Online Merchants | 0.5% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 1.1 h | Access to systems |
| Compose descriptions of merchandise for posting to online storefront, auction sites, or other shopping Web sites.Online Merchants | 0.5% | L3 | L3L3 | 88% | 20 min | – |
| Compose images of products, using video or still cameras, lighting equipment, props, or photo or video editing software.Online Merchants | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.2 h | Physical presence |
| Order or purchase merchandise to maintain optimal inventory levels.Online Merchants | 0.5% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 1.1 h | Access to systems |
| Calculate revenue, sales, and expenses, using financial accounting or spreadsheet software.Online Merchants | 0.5% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 1.8 h | – |
| Prepare or organize online storefront marketing material, including product descriptions or subject lines, optimizing content to search engine criteria.Online Merchants | 0.5% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 1.1 h | – |
| Contract with freight forwarders for destination services.Customs Brokers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inform importers and exporters of steps to reduce duties and taxes.Customs Brokers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.5 h | Accountability |
| Outline system security criteria for pre-bid meetings with clients and companies to ensure comprehensiveness and appropriateness for implementation.Security Management Specialists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.0 h | Trust and care |
| Promote products in online communities through weblog or discussion-forum postings, e-mail marketing programs, or online advertising.Online Merchants | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Transfer digital media, such as music, video, or software, to customers via the Internet.Online Merchants · supplemental task | 0.4% | L3 | L3L3 | 90% | 15 min | Access to systems |
| Investigate products or markets to determine areas for opportunity or viability for merchandising specific products, using online or offline sources.Online Merchants | 0.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Create business continuity and disaster recovery budgets.Business Continuity Planners | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 8.0 h | Access to systems |
| Determine location for product listings to maximize exposure to online traffic.Online Merchants | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Design customer interface of online storefront, using web programming or e-commerce software.Online Merchants · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 8.0 h | – |
| Initiate online auctions through auction hosting sites or auction management software.Online Merchants · supplemental task | 0.4% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 28 min | Access to systems |
| Maintain inventory of shipping supplies, such as boxes, labels, tape, bubble wrap, loose packing materials, or tape guns.Online Merchants | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 35 min | Physical presence |
| Collaborate with search engine shopping specialists to place marketing content in desired online locations.Online Merchants | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Verify income eligibility of participants in publicly financed weatherization programs.Energy Auditors · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 45 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain relationships with customs brokers in other ports to expedite clearing of cargo.Customs Brokers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Insure cargo against loss, damage, or pilferage.Customs Brokers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 45 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Integrate online retailing strategy with physical or catalogue retailing operations.Online Merchants · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Measure and analyze Web site usage data to maximize search engine returns or refine customer interfaces.Online Merchants | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Disclose merchant information and terms and policies of transactions in online or offline materials.Online Merchants | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate in online forums or conferences to stay abreast of online retailing trends, techniques, or security threats.Online Merchants · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Investigate sources, such as auctions, estate sales, liquidators, wholesalers, or trade shows for new items, used items, or collectibles.Online Merchants · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop or revise business plans for online business, emphasizing factors such as product line, pricing, inventory, or marketing strategy.Online Merchants | 0.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Apply for tariff concessions or for duty drawbacks and other refunds.Customs Brokers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Implement security practices to preserve assets, minimize liabilities, or ensure customer privacy, using parallel servers, hardware redundancy, fail-safe technology, information encryption, or firewalls.Online Merchants · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Create or distribute offline promotional material, such as brochures, pamphlets, business cards, stationary, or signage.Online Merchants · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.0 h | Physical presence |
| Monitor costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 45 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 3.0 h | Trust and care |
| Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 1.0 h | Trust and care |
| Create project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 2.3 h | Access to systems |
| Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Recruit or hire project personnel.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 7.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify, review, or select vendors or consultants to meet project needs.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor project milestones and deliverables.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Negotiate with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 2.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan, schedule, or coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Produce and distribute project documents.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L3L2 | 75% | 2.0 h | – |
| Submit project deliverables to clients, ensuring adherence to quality standards.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.1 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Schedule or facilitate project meetings.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 45 min | Trust and care |
| Request and review project updates to ensure deadlines are met.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.3 h | Trust and care |
| Report project status, such as budget, resources, technical issues, or customer satisfaction, to managers.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Propose, review, or approve modifications to project plans.Project Management Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.5 h | Trust and care |
| Suggest best methods of packaging or labeling products.Customs Brokers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 52 min | – |
| Prepare papers for shippers to appeal duty charges.Customs Brokers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Select and purchase technical web services, such as web hosting services, online merchant accounts, shopping cart software, payment gateway software, or spyware.Online Merchants · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Devise, select, or purchase domain name and web address.Online Merchants · supplemental task | 0.2% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 1.3 h | – |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 90.6% | 87 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.567 | 87 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 1.047 | 79 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 54.645 | 47 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.536 | 90 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.156 | 79 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (24)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Training and staff development professionals 2424 | 100.0 | |
| Advertising and marketing professionals 2431 | 97.2 | |
| Accountants 2411 | 97.0 | |
| Financial and investment advisers 2412 | 95.2 | |
| Financial analysts 2413 | 93.9 | |
| Public relations professionals 2432 | 93.0 | |
| Management and organisation analysts 2421 | 92.5 | |
| Information and communications technology sales professionals 2434 | 90.8 | |
| Technical and medical sales professionals (excluding ICT) 2433 | 89.5 | |
| Personnel and careers professionals 2423 | 84.9 |
Dashed line: policy administration professionals (90.6%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Policy administration professionals (ISCO-08 2422), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2422
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Policy administration professionals (ISCO-08 2422)}
}Machine-readable
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