How do they match: 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.

  • Break systems into their components, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them.
  • Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
  • Develop and apply time and cost networks to plan, control, and review large projects.
  • Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
  • Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models.

  • Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.
  • Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
  • Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
  • Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.