How do they match: Operations Research Analysts

  • Analytical Strategist
  • Analytics Consultant
  • Advanced Analytics Associate

  • 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.

  • Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.
  • Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
  • Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
  • Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
  • Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
  • Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes.

  • Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
  • Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
  • Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
  • Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
  • Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.