Operations Research Analysts
O*NET Code: 15-2031.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Advanced Analytics AssociateAnalytical StrategistAnalytics ConsultantBusiness AnalystBusiness Operations AnalystBusiness Process AnalystDecision AnalystDecision Support AnalystFile System InstallerForms AnalystLiaison PlannerMaterial LiaisonMethods AnalystMethods ConsultantMethods SpecialistOffice System AnalystOperations Analyst (Ops Analyst)Operations Research Analyst (Ops Research Analyst)Operations Research Scientist (Ops Research Scientist)Operations Specialist (Ops Specialist)
⚡ Skills (17)
Mathematics5/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Learning4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Systems Analysis4/100
+ 7 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (114)
🔥Amazon Redshift
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Apache Hadoop
Data base management system software
🔥Apache Hive
Data base management system software
🔥Apple macOS
Operating system software
🔥Bash
Operating system software
🔥C
Development environment software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Extensible markup language XML
Enterprise application integration software
🔥GitHub
Application server software
🔥Google Docs
Word processing software
🔥IBM SPSS Statistics
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Marketo Marketing Automation
Sales and marketing software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Dynamics
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Power BI
Business intelligence and data analysis software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft SQL Server
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
Data base reporting software
🔥Microsoft SharePoint
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥MySQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Oracle PeopleSoft
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Perl
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥R
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Salesforce software
Customer relationship management CRM software
🔥Scala
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Shell script
Operating system software
🔥Splunk Enterprise
Cloud-based management software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Swift
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Tableau
Business intelligence and data analysis software
🔥Teradata Database
Data base management system software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
🔥UNIX
Operating system software
🔥UNIX Shell
Operating system software
0A mathematical programming language AMPL
Analytical or scientific software
0Apache Pig
Data base management system software
0Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
Customer relationship management CRM software
0Business Forecast Systems Forecast Pro
Financial analysis software
0Cisco IOS
Operating system software
0Citrix cloud computing software
Access software
0Claritas PRIZM NE
Analytical or scientific software
0Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Data entry software
Data base user interface and query software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0ESRI ArcExplorer
Geographic information system
0Eko
Desktop communications software
0FileMaker Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0Fund accounting software
Accounting software
0General algebraic modeling system GAMS
Analytical or scientific software
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Google Drive
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
0Google Slides
Presentation software
0Hewlett Packard HP-UX
Operating system software
0Human resource management software HRMS
Human resources software
0Hyperion Solutions Hyperion Intelligence
Analytical or scientific software
0IBM Cognos Impromptu
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0IBM Domino
Communications server software
0IBM Notes
Electronic mail software
0IBM Power Systems software
Enterprise system management software
0ILOG OPL-CPLEX Development System
Analytical or scientific software
0Imagine That Extend OR
Analytical or scientific software
0Insightful S-PLUS
Analytical or scientific software
0Job control language JCL
Operating system software
0Jupyter Notebook
Object or component oriented development software
0LINDO Systems LINGO
Analytical or scientific software
0LexisNexis
Information retrieval or search software
0MathWorks Simulink
Analytical or scientific software
0Mathsoft Mathcad
Computer aided design CAD software
0McAfee
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Mesquite Software CSIM
Analytical or scientific software
0MicroStrategy
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0Microsoft Exchange
Electronic mail software
0Microsoft MapPoint
Map creation software
0Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
Development environment software
0Minitab
Analytical or scientific software
0Mixed integer optimizer MINTO
Analytical or scientific software
0National Instruments LabVIEW
Development environment software
0NetSuite ERP
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Financial analysis software
0Oracle Eloqua
Customer relationship management CRM software
0Oracle Hyperion
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Oracle Solaris
Operating system software
0Oracle Taleo
Human resources software
0ProModel
Process mapping and design software
0Qlik Tech QlikView
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0Rockwell Automation Arena
Analytical or scientific software
0SAP Business Objects
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0SAP Crystal Reports
Data base reporting software
0SAP PowerBuilder
Object or component oriented development software
0Stanford Business Software MINOS
Analytical or scientific software
0Stanford Business Software SNOPT
Analytical or scientific software
0StataCorp Stata
Analytical or scientific software
0Strategic Reporting Systems ReportSmith
Data base reporting software
0Sun Microsystems Java
Object or component oriented development software
0Telelogic System Architect
Analytical or scientific software
0Veritas NetBackup
Backup or archival software
0Wireshark
Network monitoring software
0Wolfram Research Mathematica
Analytical or scientific software
0iGrafx
Risk management data and analysis software
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📊 Skills Comparison
Operations Research Analysts → Database Administrators
Transition Difficulty: Easy (88% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (15)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 3
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Operations Analysis
Current: 4Target: 3
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Systems Analysis
Current: 4Target: 3
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 4Target: 3
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Mathematics
Current: 5Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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