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Document Controller

Based on 38 assessments

46% Moderate risk

Average realistic automation risk across all Document Controller profiles in the dataset.

Raw potential
58%
Realistic risk
46%
Research benchmark ?
50%

Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context. Research benchmark: Eloundou et al. (2023)

Distribution across 38 profiles. Middle half of Document Controllers score between 43% and 50%.

0% 50% 100%
p10 · 39%
53% · p90
On-screen work 41%

Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.

In-person + screen 30%

Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.

Computer + action 16%

Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.

Fully in-person 13%

No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.

3 synthetic profiles for a Document Controller, ordered by automation exposure. Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.

Task Time Type Exposure
Coordinating with multiple departments on document needs, clarifying requirements, and troubleshooting document-related issues or delays
deep expertise
33% AA 2%
Reviewing documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with organizational standards before approval or storage
deep expertise social element
21% DD 31%
Receiving, logging, and filing incoming documents (contracts, invoices, permits, correspondence) into the document management system or physical filing
17% AD 45%
Maintaining document indexes, metadata, version control, and ensuring proper filing structure and naming conventions are followed
16% DD 88%
Responding to audit requests, generating reports on document status, location, and compliance; tracking document access and changes
8% DD 95%
Retrieving and distributing requested documents to internal departments, external parties, or project teams; managing document checkout/check-in
1% DA 32%
Handling document retention schedules, archiving old documents, and coordinating secure disposal or storage of confidential materials
1% AD 22%

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