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Operations Research Analysts
$85.72K Median Salary 10.2K Job Openings (Annual Projection) 24.6% Job Growth
About This Career
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.
Reported Job Titles
Advanced Analytics Associate, Analytical Strategist, Decision Analyst, Operations Research Analyst, Optimization Analyst
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Skills You'll Need
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Abilities
Mathematical Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Number Facility
Written Comprehension
Deductive Reasoning
Oral Expression
Oral Comprehension
Written Expression
Information Ordering
Fluency of Ideas
Near Vision
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Category Flexibility
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Flexibility of Closure
Selective Attention
Knowledge
Mathematics
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Administration and Management
Skills
Mathematics
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Systems Evaluation
Writing
Active Learning
Speaking
Systems Analysis
Operations Analysis
Science
Coordination
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Time Management
Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Word processing software
Operating system software
Object or component oriented development software
Data base user interface and query software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Development environment software
Business intelligence and data analysis software
Data base management system software
Geographic information system
Customer relationship management CRM software
Data base reporting software
Electronic mail software
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
Financial analysis software
Computer aided design CAD software
Human resources software
Presentation software
Process mapping and design software
Spreadsheet software
Risk management data and analysis software
Accounting software
Application server software
Enterprise system management software
Network monitoring software
Access software
Desktop communications software
Communications server software
Enterprise application integration software
Office suite software
Sales and marketing software
Transaction security and virus protection software
Backup or archival software
Map creation software
Cloud-based management software
Project management software
Information retrieval or search software
Tools
Mainframe computers
Notebook computers
Desktop computers
Personal computers
