Operations Research Analysts
Analytical Strategist, Operations Research Analyst, Operations Research Manager, Scientist
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Apprentice, Russian; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Russian; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper, Russian; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Journeyman, Persian; All Source Intelligence Analyst Helper; Fusion Analyst Helper, Digital Network Analyst; Geospatial Intelligence Helper; Human Intelligence Specialist Superintendent; Signals Intelligence Analyst Helper, Communications; Space Systems Operations Superintendent
All Source Intelligence Technician; Counter Intelligence Agent; Field Artillery (FA) Firefinder Radar Operator; Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst; Human Intelligence Collector; Intelligence Systems Integration and Maintenance Technician; Signals Collector/Analyst; Signals Intelligence Analysis Technician; Special Forces Assistant Operations and Intelligence Sergeant; Trained Operations Research/System Analysis (ORSA); Untrained Operations Research/System Analysis (ORSA)
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst; CWO - Information Systems Technician; CWO - Intelligence; Fusion Analyst; Human Intelligence Specialist; LDO - Information Warfare; LDO - Meteorology/Oceanography; Operations Intelligence; RL - Special Duty Officer - Information Warfare Officer; RL - Special Duty Officer Billet - Information Professional Officer
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Apprentice; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Arabic; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper, Hebrew; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Journeyman, Low-Flow; All Source Intelligence Analyst Journeyman; Fusion Analyst Apprentice, Digital Network Analyst; Geospatial Intelligence Apprentice, Targeteer; Human Intelligence Specialist Craftsman; Signals Collection Technician; Signals Intelligence Analyst Helper, Electronic
CWO - Information Systems Technician; CWO - Intelligence; Intelligence Specialist; LDO - Information Warfare; LDO - Meteorology/Oceanography; Mathematics Research Officer; Navigation and Plotting Specialist; Operations Analyst; RL - Special Duty Officer (Oceanography); RL - Special Duty Officer - Intelligence Officer
What they do:
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, service, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
On the job, you would:
- Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
- Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
- Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Arts and Humanities
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
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Basic Skills
- using math to solve problems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
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Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Analytical Thinking
- Achievement/Effort
- Attention to Detail
- Innovation
- Dependability
- Initiative
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- LINDO Systems LINGO
- Minitab
Object or component oriented development software
- C++
- Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
Operating system software
- Job control language JCL
- UNIX
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master's degree or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$79,200
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
