Operations Research Analysts

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to formulate and apply mathematical modeling and optimizing methods for decision making. The ideal candidate will collaborate with management to clarify objectives and solve complex problems. Responsibilities include educating staff on models and evaluating operational experiments. Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and Python is essential. This role offers opportunities to work on various projects in quantitative analysis and decision support.

Responsibilities

• Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables.
• Collaborate with senior managers to identify and solve a variety of problems.
• Educate staff in the use of mathematical models.
• Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models.

Skills

Mathematics

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Writing

Systems Evaluation

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Python

Microsoft Access

SAP

The MathWorks MATLAB

SAS

Job description

Operations Research Analyst Job Description 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.

Daily Life Of an Operations Research Analyst

• Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
• Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
• Break systems into their components, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them.
• Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models.
• Educate staff in the use of mathematical models.
• Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data.

Qualities of an Operations Research Analyst

These are the skills Operations Research Analysts say are the most useful in their careers:

Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Systems Evaluation: Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Other Operations Research Analyst Job Titles

• Operations Research Group Manager
• Standards Analyst
• Business Operations Analyst
• Forms Analyst

What Tools & Technology do Operations Research Analysts Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Operations Research Analysts may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Python
• Microsoft Access
• MySQL
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Visio
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• Microsoft Dynamics
• SAS
• IBM Notes
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• Google Docs