Operations Research Analysts
Analytical Strategist, Operations Research Analyst (Ops Research Analyst), Operations Research Scientist (Ops Research Scientist), Researcher
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Air Force Operations Staff Officer; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Pashto; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Journeyman, Divested Languages; Cost Analysis; Education And Training Helper; Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Craftsman, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25); Operations Analysis Officer, Helicopter or EWO; Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Tanker; Space Operations, Airlift; Space Systems Operations Apprentice
All Source Intelligence Technician; Field Artillery Technician; Human Intelligence Collector; Intelligence Systems Integration and Maintenance Technician; Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD); Signals Acquisition/Exploitation Analyst; Signals Intelligence Analysis Technician; Space Operations; Special Forces Warrant Officer; Systems Development
Boatswain Specialty; Boatswain's Mate; Enterprise Policy, Planning, Budget, and Management; Intelligence Specialist; Marine Safety Specialist Deck; Marine Safety Specialist Engineer; Operations Research and Data Analytics; Operations Systems Specialist
Aviation Data Analyst; Communications Intelligence/Electromagnetic Warfare Operator; Data Systems Specialist; Enlisted AIRSpeed Coordinator; Imagery Analysis Specialist; M1A1 Tank Master Gunner; Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Planning Specialist; Operations Analyst; Red Team Member; Signals Intelligence/Electromagnetic Warfare Technician
Air Warfare Research Officer; Assessment Analyst; CWO - Information Warfare Technician; Intelligence Specialist; LDO - Intelligence; Maritime Space Planner; Navigation and Plotting Specialist; Operational Intelligence Analyst; Reserve Program Director; RL - Special Duty Officer Billet - Information Professional Officer
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What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
- Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
- Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
Knowledge
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- using math to solve problems
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
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
- measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
Abilities
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
Personality
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
- Integrity
- Initiative
- Innovation
- Persistence
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Word processing software
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Word
Operating system software
- Bash
- UNIX Shell
Education
Education: (rated 5 of 5)
master's degree or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
bachelor's degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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