Occupation · 2026 assessment

History Program Director

The History Program Director role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

50%2026
50%2028
50%2030
50%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Collecting metrics and preparing management reports8%
Resource planning and scenario modelling11%
People, conflict and accountability decisions15%
Operating along a predictable route12%
Monitoring vehicle state through telemetry12%
Decisions in emergency or unpredictable conditions14%
Creating explanations and learning materials10%
Grading standard assignments11%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Collecting metrics and preparing management reportsAI 8% · human 36%
  2. 2Resource planning and scenario modellingAI 11% · human 26%
  3. 3People, conflict and accountability decisionsAI 15% · human 29%
  4. 4Operating along a predictable routeAI 12% · human 21%
  5. 5Monitoring vehicle state through telemetryAI 12% · human 31%
  6. 6Decisions in emergency or unpredictable conditionsAI 14% · human 23%
  7. 7Creating explanations and learning materialsAI 10% · human 27%
  8. 8Grading standard assignmentsAI 11% · human 30%

Why technology can change this work

  • AI prepares reports, plans, minutes and management options
  • autopilot gradually takes control in constrained, well-mapped environments
  • AI creates explanations, exercises and assessments
  • adaptive systems select pace and difficulty
  • scheduling, reporting and some grading can be automated

What protects the occupation

  • accountability for people, priorities and conflicting interests
  • operation in bad weather, road works and unpredictable human behavior
  • motivation, mentorship and live feedback
  • understanding an individual learner's condition
  • group dynamics, safety and responsibility for development

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$8 300per month
2035$12 000scenario estimate
2026: $8 30020262027: $8 65020272028: $9 00020282029: $9 40020292030: $9 80020302031: $10 20020312032: $10 60020322033: $11 05020332034: $11 50020342035: $12 0002035
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Job search and transitions

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Skills you already have

  • goal setting
  • people management
  • resource allocation
  • spatial attention
  • emergency response
  • clear explanation

Skills to build

  • AI-enabled team management
  • auditing AI management recommendations
  • remote autonomous-vehicle supervision
  • telemetry work
  • hybrid learning
  • AI-assisted curriculum design
CurrentHistory Program Director · 50%
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Keepgoal setting · people management · resource allocation
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AddAI-enabled team management · auditing AI management recommendations · remote autonomous-vehicle supervision

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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