Occupations/15-2031.00
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. 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.
Usually a graduate or professional degree.
AI automation risk
67%
Higher automation risk
Human characteristics
34%
Fewer uniquely human demands
Task orientation
28%
More resilient
A day in this job
- Mostly human
Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
- Task
Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
- Task
Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
The tasks we can read here lean on people, judgment, or hands-on work. The AI risk number is still this job’s rank against other occupations.
Core tasks
- 01Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
- 02Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
- 03Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
- 04Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
- 05Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
- 06Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks2.10
- Degree of automation2.29
- Time sitting4.43
- Originality (ability)3.62
- Conflict situations2.29
- Hands-on objects/tools1.60
- Outdoors / weather1.38
- Disease exposure1.10
- Decision freedom3.76
Top abilities
- Mathematical Reasoning4.50
- Inductive Reasoning4.12
- Deductive Reasoning4.12
- Written Expression4.00
- Written Comprehension4.00
- Problem Sensitivity4.00
- Oral Expression4.00
- Oral Comprehension4.00
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension4.00
- Active Listening4.00
- Writing4.00
- Speaking4.00
- Mathematics4.50
- Science3.25
- Critical Thinking4.00
- Active Learning3.88
- Learning Strategies3.00
- Monitoring2.88
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 61 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Operations Research 14.3701 | $68,200 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $148,663 2 yr $114,503 Master's · CIP 14.37 |
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL · Public | Management Science 52.1301 | $4,600 | 100% | 27% | 1 yr $119,358 2 yr $111,323 Master's · CIP 52.13 |
Howard University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | Management Science 52.1301 | $33,200 | 53% | 65% | 1 yr $118,465 2 yr $106,421 Master's · CIP 52.13 |
Boston University Boston, MA · Private nonprofit | Management Science 52.1301 | $65,200 | 14% | 89% | 1 yr $104,749 2 yr $106,421 Master's · CIP 52.13 |
Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN · Private for-profit | Management Science 52.1301 | $18,600 | 100% | 64% | 1 yr $92,410 2 yr $89,859 Master's · CIP 52.13 |
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI · Public | Management Science 52.1301 | $16,100 | 88% | 82% | 1 yr $90,146 2 yr $83,915 Master's · CIP 52.13 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ · Public | Management Science 52.1301 | $12,000 | 90% | 69% | 1 yr $88,678 2 yr $94,075 Master's · CIP 52.13 |
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX · Public | Management Science 52.1301 | $11,700 | 31% | 88% | 1 yr $88,342 2 yr $102,706 Master's · CIP 52.13 |
Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit | Management Science 52.1301 | $63,600 | 7% | 93% | 1 yr $88,096 2 yr $99,662 Master's · CIP 52.13 |
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL · Public | Management Science 52.1301 | $11,900 | 80% | 73% | 1 yr $85,637 2 yr $84,653 Master's · CIP 52.13 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI · Public | Management Science 52.1301 | $11,200 | 49% | 89% | 1 yr $79,977 2 yr $78,814 Bachelor's · CIP 52.13 |
University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO · Public | Management Science 52.1301 | $13,600 | 81% | 72% | 1 yr $78,971 2 yr — Master's · CIP 52.13 |