In the Air Force:
Operations Research Analyst; Operations Research Analyst, ABM; Operations Research Analyst, Airlift; Operations Research Analyst, Bomber; Operations Research Analyst, C2ISREW; Operations Research Analyst, General; Operations Research Analyst, Helicopter or EWO; Operations Research Analyst, RPA; Operations Research Analyst, Special Operations; Operations Research Analyst, Tanker
In the Army:
Operations Research/Systems Analysis; Research and Engineering; Systems Development; Test and Evaluation
In the Navy:
CWO - Information Warfare Technician; LDO - Information Warfare; LDO - Meteorology/Oceanography; RL - Special Duty Officer (Oceanography); RL - Special Duty Officer - Information Warfare Officer
If you enjoy solving puzzles and have a good head for numbers, you might be interested in a career as a mathematician. These workers use equations to solve both academic and real-life problems. Theoretical mathematicians use equations to develop new rules, disprove existing mathematical theories, or create new ones. They may develop methods to solve problems emerging from science and engineering fields. They often work for research firms or teach math and conduct research at colleges and universities. Applied mathematicians address an almost endless variety of problems, from making aircraft more aerodynamic, to programming models for a video game, to designing and deciphering encryption systems for the military and financial industries. Applied mathematicians work in industry and government, dealing with robotics, pharmaceuticals, space exploration, and more! Despite the differences between applied and theoretical mathematics, these areas often overlap. Many mathematicians, particularly those in government or private industry, use both applied and theoretical knowledge in their job duties. Mathematicians, however, are a relatively small occupation. Most people with a degree in mathematics or who develop mathematical theories and models work in related fields and professions, such as information technology. Some become math teachers in a middle school or high school. This typically requires a math degree and a teaching credential. Government jobs require at least a bachelor’s degree in math. For private industry jobs, a master's degree or Ph.D. is usually expected, and in academia, a Ph.D. is needed. So, is this challenging career in a fast-growing field the right choice for you? You do the math.
What they do:
Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.
On the job, you would:
Develop computational methods for solving problems that occur in areas of science and engineering or that come from applications in business or industry.
Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.
Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis or for computational simulation.
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Arts and Humanities
English language
Basic Skills
using math to solve problems
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Verbal
read and understand what is written
listen and understand what people say
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Innovation
Achievement/Effort
Integrity
Persistence
You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
Minitab
SAS
Object or component oriented development software
C++
Python
Development environment software
C
Microsoft Visual Basic
master's degree or doctoral degree usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, or Navy.
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