Occupation information for Operations Research Analysts District of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
• Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
• Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
• Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
• Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
• Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
• Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
• Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.
• Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.

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• Desktop computers
• Mainframe computers
• Notebook computers
• Personal computers

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Object or component oriented development software
• Operating system software

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