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Operations Research Analysts - 15-2031.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Advanced Analytics Associate
  • Analytical Strategist
  • Decision Analyst
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Optimization Analyst

SOC Occupation Groups

15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2000 Mathematical Science Occupations
15-2030 Operations Research Analysts
15-2031.00 Operations Research Analysts

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Tasks

  • Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.
  • Break systems into their components, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them.
  • Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
  • Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
  • Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
  • Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data.
  • Develop and apply time and cost networks to plan, control, and review large projects.
  • Develop business methods and procedures, including accounting systems, file systems, office systems, logistics systems, and production schedules.
  • Educate staff in the use of mathematical models.
  • Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
  • Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
  • Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
  • Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
  • Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
  • Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models.
  • Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
  • Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
  • Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
  • Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.
  • Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
  • Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
  • Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
  • Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
  • Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
  • Develop detailed project plans.
  • Develop scientific or mathematical models.
  • Document operational activities.
  • Evaluate data quality.
  • Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
  • Present research results to others.
  • Train others on work processes.
  • Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Air Force Operations Staff Officer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Air Warfare Research Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Apprentice, Arabic (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Apprentice, Chinese (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Apprentice, Divested Languages (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Apprentice, Korean (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Apprentice, Pashto (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Apprentice, Persian (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Apprentice, Russian (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Apprentice, Spanish (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Arabic (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Chinese (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Divested Languages (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Korean (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Pashto (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Persian (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Russian (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Spanish (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper, Arabic (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper, Chinese (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper, Divested Languages (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper, Korean (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper, Pashto (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper, Persian (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper, Russian (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper, Spanish (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Journeyman, Arabic (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Journeyman, Chinese (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Journeyman, Divested Languages (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Journeyman, Korean (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Journeyman, Pashto (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Journeyman, Persian (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Journeyman, Russian (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Journeyman, Spanish (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • All Source Intelligence Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • All Source Intelligence Analyst Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • All Source Intelligence Analyst Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • All Source Intelligence Analyst Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • All Source Intelligence Analyst Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • All Source Intelligence Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
  • AOC Chief of Combat Plans Division (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • AOC Senior Air Defense Officer (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Assessment Analyst (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Assessment Director (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Aviation Data Analyst (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Basic Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Plans Marine (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Boatswain Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
  • Boatswain's Mate (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Communications Intelligence/Electromagnetic Warfare Operator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Continuous Process Improvement Core Green Belt (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Cost Analysis (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Counter Intelligence Agent (Army - Enlisted)
  • Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Analyst and Reporter (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Analyst and Reporter Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Analyst and Reporter Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Analyst and Reporter Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Analyst and Reporter Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • CWO - Information Systems Technician (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
  • CWO - Information Warfare Technician (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
  • CWO - Intelligence (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
  • CWO - Oceanography Warrant Officer (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
  • CWO - Operations Technician, Surface (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
  • Cyber Intelligence (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Intelligence Apprentice, Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Intelligence Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Intelligence Craftsman, Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Intelligence Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Intelligence Helper, Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Intelligence Journeyman, Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyberspace Warfare Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Data Systems Specialist (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Defense Systems Analyst (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Education And Training (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education and Training Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Electronic Intelligence/Electronic Warfare Analyst (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Enlisted AIRSpeed Coordinator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Enterprise Policy, Planning, Budget, and Management (Coast Guard - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Field Artillery (FA) Weapons Locating Radar (WLR) Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Field Artillery Operations Man (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Field Artillery Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
  • Futures Airmen (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Geographic Intelligence Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Geospatial Intelligence (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Geospatial Intelligence Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Geospatial Intelligence Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Geospatial Intelligence Apprentice, Imagery Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Geospatial Intelligence Craftsman, Imagery Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Geospatial Intelligence Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Geospatial Intelligence Helper, Imagery Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst (Army - Enlisted)
  • Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
  • Geospatial Intelligence Journeyman, Imagery Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Craftsman, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, E-8, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, E-8, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Human Intelligence Collector (Army - Enlisted)
  • Human Intelligence Specialist (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Human Intelligence Specialist Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Human Intelligence Specialist Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Human Intelligence Specialist Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Imagery Analysis Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Information Operations Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Innovation Officer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Intelligence Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Intelligence Senior Sergeant (Army - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Specialist (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Systems Integration and Maintenance Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
  • LDO - Information Professional (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • LDO - Information Warfare (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • LDO - Intelligence (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • LDO - Operations, Surface (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • M1A1 Tank Master Gunner (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Maintenance and Material Management Data Analyst (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Management Analysis and Control Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Manpower Management Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Planning Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Marine Safety Specialist Deck (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
  • Marine Safety Specialist Engineer (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
  • Maritime Space Planner (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Mathematics Research Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Military Intelligence Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Modeling and Simulation Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • MQ-1 Operator (Army - Enlisted)
  • Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Navigation Administrator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Navigation and Plotting Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Nuclear Engineer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Ocean Systems Operations Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Ocean Systems Watch Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Operational Intelligence Analyst (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Operations Analysis Officer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Analysis Officer, ABM (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Analysis Officer, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Analysis Officer, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Analysis Officer, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Analysis Officer, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Analysis Officer, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Analysis Officer, Helicopter or EWO (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Analysis Officer, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Analysis Officer, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Analysis Officer, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Analysis Officer, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Analyst (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Analyst (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Operations Analyst (Marine Corps - Warrant Officer only)
  • Operations Analyst (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Operations Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Operations Research and Data Analytics (Coast Guard - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Research Specialist (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Research Specialist (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Operations Research Specialist (Marine Corps - Warrant Officer only)
  • Operations Research, Combat Operations/Weapon Systems (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Research, Planning, Programming and Resource Management (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Research/Systems Analysis (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Operations Systems Specialist (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
  • Physicist/Nuclear Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, ABM (if Prefix N) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Helicopter or EWO (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Nuclear (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Production Engineering Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Quartermaster (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Red Team Member (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Research and Engineering (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Reserve Program Director (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • RL - Special Duty Officer (Oceanography) (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • RL - Special Duty Officer - Information Warfare Officer (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • RL - Special Duty Officer - Intelligence Officer (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • RL - Special Duty Officer Billet - Information Professional Officer (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • RQ-7 Operator (Army - Enlisted)
  • Scientific Applications Specialist (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Senior Armor SNCO (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Signals Acquisition/Exploitation Analyst (Army - Enlisted)
  • Signals Collection Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
  • Signals Intelligence (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Voice Interceptor (Army - Enlisted)
  • Signals Intelligence Analysis Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
  • Signals Intelligence Analyst (Army - Enlisted)
  • Signals Intelligence Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Signals Intelligence Apprentice, Communications Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Signals Intelligence Apprentice, Electronic Non-Communications Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Signals Intelligence Craftsman, Communications Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Signals Intelligence Craftsman, Electronic Non-Communications Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Signals Intelligence Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Signals Intelligence Helper, Communications Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Signals Intelligence Helper, Electronic Non-Communications Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Signals Intelligence Journeyman, Communications Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Signals Intelligence Journeyman, Electronic Non-Communications Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Signals Intelligence/Electromagnetic Warfare Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Signals Intelligence/Electromagnetic Warfare Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Simulations Operations Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Acquisition Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Space Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations Staff Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations, ABM (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations, Helicopter or EWO (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations, Orbital Warfare (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations, Space Access and Sustainment (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations, Space Battle Management (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations, Space Electronic Warfare (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Operations, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Space Projects Technologist (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Space System Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Space Systems Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Space Systems Operations Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Space Systems Operations Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Space Systems Operations Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Space Systems Operations Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Space Systems Operations Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Forces (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant (Army - Enlisted)
  • Special Forces Warrant Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
  • Special Intelligence Communication Supervisor (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Statistical Data Analyst (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Strategic Intelligence Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Systems Automation Acquisition and Engineering (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Systems Development (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Targeting Analyst (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Targeting Analyst Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Targeting Analyst Craftsman, Targeteer (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Targeting Analyst Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Targeting Analyst Journeyman, Targeteer (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Test and Evaluation (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Trained Operations Research/System Analysis (ORSA) (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Unit Deployment Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Untrained Operations Research/System Analysis (ORSA) (Army - Commissioned Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Operations-Research Analyst