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Also called business analyst, business operations analyst, business process analyst and decision analyst.
$88,940
Median pay a year
108,510
People do this work
6
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Operations Research Analyst
Summary
Operations Research Analyst formulating and applying mathematical models and optimizing methods to assist management with decision-making, policy formulation, and program evaluation. Collects and analyzes data to develop decision support tools and recommends solutions
Experience
Operations Research Analyst
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Presented results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management and end users
Defined data requirements, gathered and validated information, applying judgment and statistical tests
Performed validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and reformulated models as necessary
Prepared management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions
Collaborated with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions
Formulated mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables and their numerical parameters
Analyzed information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems
Skills
Core Skills
Applying math and statistics, Determining data analysis methods, Developing scientific models, Conducting research, Evaluating data quality, Analyzing data, Analyzing project data, Designing simulation programs, Microsoft Power BI
Checking & Planning
Applying information technology, Reviewing professional literature
Tools and software
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Python
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Doctorate (PhD) Your university, Year
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Presented results of modeling to managementDefined data requirements and validated informationPerformed validation and testing of modelsPrepared management reports with problem evaluationsCollaborated on implementation of problem solutionsAnalyzed information to define operational problems
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Presented modeling results to management, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning
Performed validation and testing of models to ensure accuracy and reliability of data-driven insights
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Presented modeling results to management, improving project timelines and outcomes for better decision-making and strategic planning
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Improved project timelines and outcomesEnhanced understanding of operational challenges
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Performed validation and testing of models to ensure accuracy and reliability of data-driven insights
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Made models more reliable for decision-makingReduced errors in data analysis processesStreamlined the model testing process
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Applying math and statistics
Determining data analysis methods
Developing scientific models
Conducting research
Evaluating data quality
Analyzing data
Analyzing project data
Applying information technology
Designing simulation programs
Reviewing professional literature
Developing detailed project plans
Troubleshooting issues
The work itself
What an Operations Research Analyst does
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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.
What it pays
How much does an Operations Research Analyst make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$68,360
Median
$88,940
75th percentile
$125,990
About 108,510 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$60,940
$88,750
$104,010
AL
$82,210
$115,630
$146,970
AR
$48,520
$59,030
$80,510
AZ
$64,430
$75,470
$96,120
CA
$79,990
$102,100
$131,220
CO
$102,710
$129,880
$160,220
CT
$79,330
$96,700
$110,170
DC
$76,680
$96,030
$151,990
DE
$77,520
$101,070
$130,100
FL
$58,920
$77,600
$102,680
GA
$60,110
$76,220
$101,810
HI
$81,210
$100,600
$143,020
IA
$61,590
$80,580
$125,880
ID
$71,740
$103,600
$124,440
IL
$75,490
$89,800
$126,920
IN
$67,340
$85,280
$108,930
KS
$75,130
$92,050
$117,810
KY
$68,340
$83,850
$105,570
LA
$56,150
$63,210
$76,680
MA
$80,100
$96,500
$130,330
MD
$71,290
$97,410
$135,300
ME
$81,790
$99,460
$124,350
MI
$72,970
$83,480
$110,590
MN
$77,640
$95,550
$119,740
MO
$54,830
$62,380
$91,030
MS
$67,270
$92,310
$106,330
MT
$62,560
$80,400
$80,400
NC
$69,700
$97,290
$126,890
ND
$70,130
$82,460
$102,170
NE
$70,640
$98,300
$128,280
NM
$61,580
$80,360
$118,360
NV
$73,030
$86,500
$112,080
NY
$78,060
$108,610
$149,160
OH
$66,380
$103,620
$128,060
OK
$53,730
$61,520
$66,230
OR
$80,620
$102,170
$127,690
PA
$63,680
$79,640
$102,250
PR
$46,540
$57,000
$91,480
RI
$64,370
$77,910
$100,640
SC
$62,890
$80,240
$102,540
TN
$54,990
$76,680
$94,610
TX
$70,650
$90,710
$119,860
UT
$72,880
$90,200
$107,290
VA
$99,660
$129,460
$166,230
VT
$75,070
$89,790
$101,980
WA
$80,980
$98,030
$133,260
WI
$59,400
$71,820
$81,340
WV
$59,930
$64,100
$78,840
Other names
Other names for this job
business analyst, business operations analyst, business process analyst, decision analyst, decision support analyst, forms analyst, methods analyst, office system analyst, operations analyst, ops analyst, ops research analyst, optimization analyst.
More names for this work
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