Business Management & Administration

Operations Research Analysts

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.

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Salary Breakdown

Operations Research Analysts

Average

$78,330

ANNUAL

$37.66

HOURLY

Entry Level

$48,090

ANNUAL

$23.12

HOURLY

Mid Level

$77,160

ANNUAL

$37.09

HOURLY

Expert Level

$122,890

ANNUAL

$59.08

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Operations Research Analysts

2,620

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Operations Research Analysts

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Entry Level Operations Research Analyst

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Operations Research Analyst

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Senior Operations Research Analyst

Degree Recommendations


 Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)

 Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)

 Gateway Community College (MCCCD)

 Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)

 Scottsdale Community College (MCCCD)

Top Expected Tasks

Operations Research Analysts


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Operations Research Analysts

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

SKILL

Mathematics

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

ABILITY

Mathematical Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Number Facility

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning


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