Operations Research Analysts: 
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, service, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Business Management and Administration |
| Indiana Average Salary | $69,900.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 37 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2022-2024) | 252 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2022-2024) | 5.88 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) | 1,276 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) | 24.90 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Written Communication
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Creativity
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Technology and Tool Usage
Organization
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Written Communication
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Creativity
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Technology and Tool Usage
Organization
Integrity
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze business or organizational operating practices or procedures
Perform SWOT analysis
Interpret psychological test results
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research data
Interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
Analyze employment and personnel data
Employ basic business mathematical formulas
Analyze financial data or information
Analyze business, operational, or management reports
Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields
Determine appropriate methods for data analysis
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Perform market segmentation analysis
Conduct industry or market analysis
Analyze social or economic data
Analyze engineering data
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Perform cost benefit analysis
Conduct financial or regulatory audits
Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems
Perform SWOT analysis
Interpret psychological test results
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research data
Interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
Analyze employment and personnel data
Employ basic business mathematical formulas
Analyze financial data or information
Analyze business, operational, or management reports
Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields
Determine appropriate methods for data analysis
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Perform market segmentation analysis
Conduct industry or market analysis
Analyze social or economic data
Analyze engineering data
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Perform cost benefit analysis
Conduct financial or regulatory audits
Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems
Thinking Creatively
Design talent readiness or succession plans
Integrate job classification structure into human resource management systems
Develop management control systems
Develop employee handbook
Develop records management systems
Develop mathematical concepts, models, or simulations
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Design human resource management performance metrics
Design data processing systems
Design computer modeling or simulation programs
Develop simple operational data repositories or databases
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Integrate job classification structure into human resource management systems
Develop management control systems
Develop employee handbook
Develop records management systems
Develop mathematical concepts, models, or simulations
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Design human resource management performance metrics
Design data processing systems
Design computer modeling or simulation programs
Develop simple operational data repositories or databases
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Evaluate technology and communication infrastructure
Forecast consumer behavior
Evaluate significance of historical data
Evaluate office operations
Evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
Evaluate prototype software
Evaluate company recruiting needs
Identify employee learning needs
Evaluate equity and debt financing options
Evaluate capital projects
Evaluate business or management strategies
Forecast consumer behavior
Evaluate significance of historical data
Evaluate office operations
Evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
Evaluate prototype software
Evaluate company recruiting needs
Identify employee learning needs
Evaluate equity and debt financing options
Evaluate capital projects
Evaluate business or management strategies
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