Operations Research Analysts
Did You Know:
- Candidates should have strong quantitative and computer skills; employers prefer workers who have completed advanced math courses.
- Employment is projected to grow much faster than average.
- Individuals with a master's or Ph.D. degree in operations research or management science should have excellent employment prospects; some entry-level positions are available to those with a bachelor's degree.
Industry Areas
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models.
- Define data requirements and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
- Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
Overall Kind of Work
Operations research analysts formulate and apply mathematical modeling methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with policy formulation and other managerial functions. ...
Work Environment
Military
Management analysts and planners normally work in offices, although they sometimes study work that occurs outdoors.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
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Military Breakdown
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501 Operations Research Analysts in the military
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Management Analysts and Planners work in the following services:
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