12. Product Security Engineer
What they do: Product security engineers ensure the security of a product or system by analyzing and addressing potential vulnerabilities through risk assessments, threat modeling and protective measures. | Most common skills: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessment | Most common industries: Technology and Internet, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, IT Services and IT Consulting | Where the most jobs are: San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles | Current gender distribution: 19% female; 81% male | Median years of prior experience: 4.4 | Top roles transitioned from: Software Engineer, Application Security Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer
13. Physical Therapist
What they do: Physical therapists work with injured or impaired patients through a variety of therapeutic techniques and exercises intended to increase mobility, treat pain and improve recovery. | Most common skills: Rehabilitation, Inpatient Care, Epic Systems | Most common industries: Medical Practices, Higher Education, Primary and Secondary Education | Where the most jobs are: New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C.-Baltimore | Current gender distribution: 74% female; 26% male | Median years of prior experience: 2.3-3.0 | Top roles transitioned from: Personal/Athletic Trainer, Sports Specialist, Medical Assistant
14. Grants Program Manager
Can also be known as Grants Analyst or Grants Management Specialist.
What they do: Grants program managers oversee the end-to-end process of grants programs, including identifying funding opportunities, managing budgets and ensuring regulatory compliance. | Most common skills: Federal Grants Management, Grant Administration, Grant Monitoring | Most common industries: Research Services, Non-profit Organizations, Business Consulting and Services | Where the most jobs are: Washington, D.C.-Baltimore, New York City, Denver | Current gender distribution: 74% female; 26% male | Median years of prior experience: 4.1 | Top roles transitioned from: Program Coordinator, Project Manager, Grants Writer | Flex work availability: 13.0% remote; 41.9% hybrid