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Experience: Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job. |
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Education: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). |
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Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. |
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Operations Research Analysts |
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Operations research analysts use advanced mathematical and analytical methods to help organizations investigate complex issues, identify and solve problems, and make better decisions.
Operations research analysts spend most of their time in offices, although some conduct site inspections before doing their analysis. Almost all operations research analysts work full time.
Although employers prefer to hire applicants with a master's degree or Ph.D., entry-level positions are available for those with a bachelor's degree. Analysts typically have a degree in operations research, management science, analytics, math, engineering, computer science, or another technical or quantitative field.
The median annual wage for operations research analysts was $78,630 in May 2015.
Employment of operations research analysts is projected to grow 30 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. As technology advances and companies seek efficiency and cost savings, demand for operations research analysis should continue to grow.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for operations research analysts.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of operations research analysts with similar occupations.
Learn more about operations research analysts by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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| Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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| Operations Research Analysts |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises |
10,420 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services |
9,400 |
| Insurance Carriers |
9,000 |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 And 5223 only) |
8,770 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services |
8,720 |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities |
5,170 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) |
5,020 |
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation |
3,950 |
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities |
2,650 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services |
2,630 |
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