Operations Research Analysts
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.
40 alternate job titles:
Advanced Analytics Associate
Analytical Strategist
Analytics Consultant
Business Analyst (Ops)
Business Operations Analyst
Business Process Analyst
Decision Analyst
Decision Support Analyst
File System Installer
Forms Analyst
Liaison Planner
Material Liaison
Methods Analyst
Methods Consultant
Methods Specialist
Office System Analyst
Operations Analyst (Ops Analyst)
Operations Research Analyst (Ops Research Analyst)
Operations Research Scientist (Ops Research Scientist)
Operations Specialist (Ops Specialist)
Operations Support Specialist (Ops Support Specialist)
Optimization Analyst
Policy Advisor
Policy Officer
Procedure Analyst
Procedure Writer
Process Analyst
Research Analyst
Research Assistant
Research Associate
Research Scientist
Research Specialist
Research Technician (Research Tech)
Researcher
Risk Analyst
Sales Operations Analyst (Sales Ops Analyst)
Standards Analyst
Systems Analyst
Systems Consultant
Technical Analyst
Salary Information
Operations Research Analysts: $91,290 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Develop scientific or mathematical models. | Development |
| Design computer modeling or simulation programs. | Development |
| Develop detailed project plans. | Development |
| Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues. | General |
| Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields. | General |
| Determine appropriate methods for data analysis. | General |
| Document operational activities. | General |
| Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems. | General |
| Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems. | General |
| Train others on work processes. | General |
| Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems. | Analysis |
| Evaluate data quality. | Analysis |
| Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements. | Analysis |
| Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to gain information about products or processes. | Analysis |
| Present research results to others. | Analysis |
| Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation. | Management |
| Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| Salesforce software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Apple macOS | Operating system software |
| Bash | Operating system software |
| C | Development environment software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Extensible markup language XML | Enterprise application integration software |
| GitHub | Application server software |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Marketo Marketing Automation | Sales and marketing software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Perl | Object or component oriented development software |
| R | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Scala | Object or component oriented development software |
| Shell script | Operating system software |
| Splunk Enterprise | Cloud-based management software |
| Swift | Object or component oriented development software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| UNIX | Operating system software |
| UNIX Shell | Operating system software |
| A mathematical programming language AMPL | Analytical or scientific software |
| Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Business Forecast Systems Forecast Pro | Financial analysis software |
| Cisco IOS | Operating system software |
| Citrix cloud computing software | Access software |
| Claritas PRIZM NE | Analytical or scientific software |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Eko | Desktop communications software |
| Fund accounting software | Accounting software |
| General algebraic modeling system GAMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Google Slides | Presentation software |
| Hewlett Packard HP-UX | Operating system software |
| Human resource management software HRMS | Human resources software |
| Hyperion Solutions Hyperion Intelligence | Analytical or scientific software |
| IBM Domino | Communications server software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| IBM Power Systems software | Enterprise system management software |
| ILOG OPL-CPLEX Development System | Analytical or scientific software |
| Imagine That Extend OR | Analytical or scientific software |
| Insightful S-PLUS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Job control language JCL | Operating system software |
| Jupyter Notebook | Object or component oriented development software |
| LINDO Systems LINGO | Analytical or scientific software |
| LexisNexis | Information retrieval or search software |
| MathWorks Simulink | Analytical or scientific software |
| Mathsoft Mathcad | Computer aided design CAD software |
| McAfee | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| Mesquite Software CSIM | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Exchange | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft MapPoint | Map creation software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript | Development environment software |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software |
| Mixed integer optimizer MINTO | Analytical or scientific software |
| National Instruments LabVIEW | Development environment software |
| NetSuite ERP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle E-Business Suite Financials | Financial analysis software |
| Oracle Eloqua | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Oracle Hyperion | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle Solaris | Operating system software |
| Oracle Taleo | Human resources software |
| ProModel | Process mapping and design software |
| Rockwell Automation Arena | Analytical or scientific software |
| SAP Business Objects | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SAP PowerBuilder | Object or component oriented development software |
| Stanford Business Software MINOS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Stanford Business Software SNOPT | Analytical or scientific software |
| StataCorp Stata | Analytical or scientific software |
| Sun Microsystems Java | Object or component oriented development software |
| Telelogic System Architect | Analytical or scientific software |
| Veritas NetBackup | Backup or archival software |
| Wireshark | Network monitoring software |
| Wolfram Research Mathematica | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Power BI | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Tableau | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Amazon Redshift | Data base user interface and query software |
| Apache Hadoop | Data base management system software |
| Apache Hive | Data base management system software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS | Data base reporting software |
| MySQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Teradata Database | Data base management system software |
| Apache Pig | Data base management system software |
| Data entry software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| Google Drive | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
| IBM Cognos Impromptu | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| MicroStrategy | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Qlik Tech QlikView | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| SAP Crystal Reports | Data base reporting software |
| Strategic Reporting Systems ReportSmith | Data base reporting software |
| iGrafx | Risk management data and analysis software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcExplorer | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS software | Geographic information system |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Analytics Professional | Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences | Not Available |
| IBM Certified Solution Developer - InfoSphere DataStage v11.3 | IBM Corporation | Not Available |
| IBM Certified Specialist - SPSS Modeler Professional v3 | IBM Corporation | Not Available |
| IBM Certified Specialist - SPSS Statistics Level 1 v2 | IBM Corporation | Not Available |
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