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.
- Tasks
- 17 tasks17 core
- Family
- Computer & MathematicalOne of its 38 occupations
- Code
- 15-2031.00SOC 2018: 15-2031
What the work is made of
All 17 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the job
- Task 1. Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.Core taskTask 20952Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 2. Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.Core taskTask 7382Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 3. Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.Core taskTask 7380Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 4. Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.Core taskTask 7384Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 5. Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.Core taskTask 7378Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 6. Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.Core taskTask 7377Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 7. Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.Core taskTask 7387Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 8. Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.Core taskTask 7379Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 9. Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes.Core taskTask 7383Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 10. Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.Core taskTask 7381Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 11. Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models.Core taskTask 7386Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 12. Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data.Core taskTask 7388Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 13. Develop and apply time and cost networks to plan, control, and review large projects.Core taskTask 7389Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 14. Break systems into their components, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them.Core taskTask 7385Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 15. Educate staff in the use of mathematical models.Core taskTask 20953Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 16. Develop business methods and procedures, including accounting systems, file systems, office systems, logistics systems, and production schedules.Core taskTask 7390Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 17. Review research literature.Core taskTask 23986Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 15-2031
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