Operations Research Analysts
Analytical Strategist,
Operations Research Analyst (Ops Research Analyst),
Operations Research Scientist (Ops Research Scientist),
Researcher
What they do: 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.
- DemandHigh
- state Avg. Salary $$$$$$69,830Download Career Flyer
What do they typically do on the job?
- 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.
Personality
Interests
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Abilities
Whether you have received formal training or not, these types of abilities are helpful in this career.
Math
Choose the right type of math to solve a problem
Add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Verbal
Communicate by speaking
Communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
Make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Use rules to solve problems
Skills
People who want to pursue this career have skills in these areas.
Basic Skills
Using math to solve problems
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
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Data for NSI career cards comes from the following: Idaho Department of Labor, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, O*NET, MyNextMove, and Career OneStop