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Career: Operations Research Analysts
Job Description
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods using a computer to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May develop related software, service, or products. Frequently concentrates on collecting and analyzing data and developing decision support software. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters. |
100
|
Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions. |
100
|
Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems. |
100
|
Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and reformulate models as necessary. |
100
|
Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives. |
100
|
Define data requirements and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests. |
100
|
Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes. |
100
|
Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions. |
100
|
Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models. |
100
|
Observe the current system in operation and gather and analyze information about each of the parts of component problems, using a variety of sources. |
100
|
Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data. |
96
|
Develop and apply time and cost networks to plan, control, and review large projects. |
92
|
Develop business methods and procedures, including accounting systems, file systems, office systems, logistics systems, and production schedules. |
83
|
Break systems into their component parts, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
92
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
86
|
Processing Information
|
84
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
83
|
Thinking Creatively
|
82
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
80
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
79
|
Getting Information
|
77
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
75
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
73
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
72
|
Interacting With Computers
|
71
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
70
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
65
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
64
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
63
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
62
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
61
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
60
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
57
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
55
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
52
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
51
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
48
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
47
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
47
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
46
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
45
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
45
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
42
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
38
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
24
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
18
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
16
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
13
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
8
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
6
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
5
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
5
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
2
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
1
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|