Takeover Tracker
38%medium risk
Risk Management Specialists
vs

56 shared · 23 different

core competencies

38%medium risk
Budget Analysts

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRisk Management SpecialistsBudget Analysts
Risk Score38.5%38.1%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile77th75th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)9 / 155 / 13
Median Salary$80,190$87,930
Employment127K47K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Public Safety and Security
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Thinking Creatively
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Developing and Building Teams
Systems Evaluation
Analyzing Data or Information

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Risk Management Specialists

31%

total discount

Budget Analysts

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Risk Management Specialists

9 of 15 at risk
87%Gather risk-related data from internal or external resources.
85%Document, and ensure communication of, key risks.
71%Produce reports or presentations that outline findings, explain risk positions, or recommend changes.
67%Maintain input or data quality of risk management systems.
53%Evaluate the risks related to green investments, such as renewable energy company stocks.

Budget Analysts

5 of 13 at risk
85%Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.
84%Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
55%Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
53%Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
51%Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.

Wage Comparison

Budget Analysts earns +$7,740(+10%) vs Risk Management Specialists
Risk Management SpecialistsBudget Analysts
10th
$46,420$60,510
25th
$60,140$72,240
Median
$80,190$87,930
75th
$109,120$110,380
90th
$151,780$134,640

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Displacement Timeline Comparison

Risk Management Specialists2028–2035
Budget Analysts2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Budget Analysts has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Risk Management Specialists.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Risk Management Specialists

$49,349

from $80,190

Budget Analysts

$54,429

from $87,930

After adjusting for AI risk, Budget Analysts offers $5,080 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Risk

0

Unique to Budget

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
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