Operations Research Analysts
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
What you’d do
- Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
- Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
- Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
- Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
- Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
- Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
- Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
- Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.
Skills that matter
- Mathematics
- Complex Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
How to get there
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Also called
- Analytical Strategist
- Operations Research Analyst (Ops Research Analyst)
- Operations Research Scientist (Ops Research Scientist)
- Researcher
- Advanced Analytics Associate
- Decision Analyst
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