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A master's degree deepens expertise and often unlocks specialized, supervisory, or higher-paying roles beyond a bachelor's degree. For people weighing whether advanced study will meaningfully expand their career options. Compare careers ranked by salary, review degree-holder and experience percentages, and access preparation resources for each role.



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Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the career you selected. Information includes core and supplemental duties, general and specific work activities, knowledge required, essential and transferable skills required, day-in-the-life summaries, knowledge required, software skills required, preparation required, educational requirements, training and work experience required, local salary information, certifications, professional associations, current job listings for the job selected along with multiple similar job titles, and related careers (related to what they do, what they know, and what they're called).

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Step 1 of 4: Select a Career

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What jobs can you get with a Master's Degree? Scroll through the picklist (below). These are careers related to the Master's Degree level, with at least 30% of job holders having a Master's Degree. - 90 specific careers are listed, with matching jobs currently available. Select those careers that may be of interest - you will then get links to matching active job listings, and detailed resources to help you prepare.
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Legend: Career Title Link / (% having Masters Degree) / (Median Annual U.S. Salary)

Nurse Anesthetists / (44.44%) / ($212,650)
Chief Sustainability Officers / (81.48%) / ($206,680)
Chief Executives / (50.40%) / ($206,680)
Architectural and Engineering Managers / (51.04%) / ($165,370)
Water Resource Specialists / (50.00%) / ($157,740)
Investment Fund Managers / (67.35%) / ($156,100)
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists / (57.69%) / ($147,420)
Computer Hardware Engineers / (37.93%) / ($138,080)
Physician Assistants / (94.59%) / ($130,020)
Nurse Midwives / (96.87%) / ($129,650)
Law Teachers, Postsecondary / (63.68%) / ($127,360)
Nurse Practitioners / (65.22%) / ($126,260)
Mathematicians / (35.00%) / ($116,440)
Economists / (50.00%) / ($115,730)
Environmental Economists / (40.74%) / ($115,730)
Microsystems Engineers / (34.17%) / ($111,970)
Photonics Engineers / (38.10%) / ($111,970)
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary / (30.49%) / ($105,770)
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary / (35.94%) / ($105,650)
Biostatisticians / (58.33%) / ($104,110)
Statisticians / (61.90%) / ($104,110)
Health Informatics Specialists / (57.14%) / ($103,800)
Education Administrators, Postsecondary / (47.94%) / ($102,610)
Sociologists / (30.00%) / ($101,770)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists / (31.44%) / ($100,890)
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary / (49.78%) / ($100,690)
Physical Therapists / (38.30%) / ($99,710)
Fuel Cell Engineers / (42.86%) / ($99,510)
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists / (50.00%) / ($99,380)
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary / (47.35%) / ($96,430)
Occupational Therapists / (86.36%) / ($96,370)
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists / (60.87%) / ($96,370)
Water/Wastewater Engineers / (30.44%) / ($95,890)
Transportation Planners / (45.00%) / ($95,890)
Genetic Counselors / (100.00%) / ($95,770)
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers / (37.04%) / ($92,580)
Biologists / (54.99%) / ($91,100)
Geneticists / (36.00%) / ($91,100)
Bioinformatics Scientists / (42.10%) / ($91,100)
Speech-Language Pathologists / (100.00%) / ($89,290)
Clinical Nurse Specialists / (95.23%) / ($86,070)
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses / (91.31%) / ($86,070)
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary / (35.34%) / ($86,030)
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary / (35.27%) / ($85,810)
School Psychologists / (96.15%) / ($84,940)
Operations Research Analysts / (42.86%) / ($83,640)
History Teachers, Postsecondary / (30.36%) / ($82,140)
Urban and Regional Planners / (60.00%) / ($81,800)
Epidemiologists / (66.67%) / ($81,390)
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary / (43.00%) / ($81,020)
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary / (52.11%) / ($80,780)
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary / (52.29%) / ($80,360)
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary / (71.82%) / ($79,910)
Sustainability Specialists / (39.13%) / ($79,590)
Industrial Ecologists / (65.22%) / ($78,980)
Environmental Restoration Planners / (40.91%) / ($78,980)
Climate Change Policy Analysts / (65.22%) / ($78,980)
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary / (36.77%) / ($78,410)
Financial Quantitative Analysts / (60.00%) / ($78,310)
Acupuncturists / (75.00%) / ($78,220)
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary / (31.68%) / ($78,130)
Orthotists and Prosthetists / (90.00%) / ($78,100)
Social and Community Service Managers / (32.05%) / ($77,030)
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary / (34.76%) / ($75,020)
Instructional Coordinators / (74.90%) / ($74,620)
Historians / (64.48%) / ($72,890)
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators / (57.90%) / ($71,540)
Bioinformatics Technicians / (40.66%) / ($70,620)
Dietitians and Nutritionists / (33.33%) / ($69,680)
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary / (49.12%) / ($69,030)
Soil and Plant Scientists / (38.09%) / ($68,240)
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School / (42.41%) / ($66,620)
Anthropologists and Archeologists / (30.00%) / ($63,800)
Midwives / (30.30%) / ($63,630)
Healthcare Social Workers / (85.18%) / ($62,940)
Music Directors and Composers / (30.14%) / ($62,590)
Curators / (44.05%) / ($61,750)
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors / (41.19%) / ($61,710)
Survey Researchers / (46.16%) / ($60,960)
Archivists / (90.32%) / ($59,910)
Farm and Home Management Educators / (70.37%) / ($59,770)
Set and Exhibit Designers / (47.61%) / ($59,490)
Clergy / (49.16%) / ($58,920)
Athletic Trainers / (54.33%) / ($57,930)
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators / (50.00%) / ($57,570)
Interpreters and Translators / (31.57%) / ($57,090)
Social Science Research Assistants / (36.70%) / ($56,400)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers / (81.22%) / ($55,960)
Self-Enrichment Teachers / (34.69%) / ($45,330)
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary / (37.46%) / ($43,750)

Step 2 of 4: Find a Job

Job Listings for: Operations Research Analysts.

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Step 3 of 4: Prepare For a Career

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Operations Research Analysts

Description: 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.

U.S. Total Employment (2023):
104,100
U.S. Total Employment (2033 est.):
129,700
Employment Change (2023-2033 est.):
25,600 (24.6%)
Average Annual Job Openings (2023-2033 est.):
10,200
Please click on a section below to expand and see detailed occupational information related to "Operations Research Analysts":

Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Review research literature.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Break systems into their components, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Educate staff in the use of mathematical models.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Develop and apply time and cost networks to plan, control, and review large projects.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Develop business methods and procedures, including accounting systems, file systems, office systems, logistics systems, and production schedules.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 93 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Importance: 93 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 93 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others: Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Developing Objectives and Strategies: Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others: Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Importance: 76 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Scheduling Work and Activities: Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Communicating with People Outside the Organization: Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People: Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Developing and Building Teams: Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Training and Teaching Others: Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below:
Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.
Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
Develop detailed project plans.
Develop scientific or mathematical models.
Document operational activities.
Evaluate data quality.
Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
Present research results to others.
Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
Train others on work processes.
Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 92 (%) Description: Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: 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.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Operations Analysis: Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Analyze data to improve operations.
Activity: Analyze scientific or applied data using mathematical principles.
Activity: Coordinate with others to resolve problems.
Activity: Design computer or information systems or applications.
Activity: Determine operational methods or procedures.
Activity: Develop scientific or mathematical theories or models.
Activity: Evaluate designs, specifications, or other technical data.
Activity: Evaluate the quality or accuracy of data.
Activity: Maintain current knowledge in area of expertise.
Activity: Maintain operational records.
Activity: Manage budgets or finances.
Activity: Plan work activities.
Activity: Present research or technical information.
Activity: Research technology designs or applications.
Activity: Resolve computer problems.
Activity: Train others on operational or work procedures.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
High-Priority Tech Skills
Business intelligence and data analysis software:
Microsoft Power BI
Tableau
Customer relationship management CRM software:
Salesforce software
Data base user interface and query software:
Structured query language SQL
Electronic mail software:
Microsoft Outlook
Object or component oriented development software:
Python
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Presentation software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Emerging Tech Skills
Analytical or scientific software:
IBM SPSS Statistics
SAS
The MathWorks MATLAB
Application server software:
GitHub
Cloud-based management software:
Splunk Enterprise
Data base management system software:
Apache Hadoop
Apache Hive
Teradata Database
Data base reporting software:
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
Data base user interface and query software:
Amazon Redshift
Microsoft Access
Microsoft SQL Server
MySQL
Development environment software:
C
Microsoft Visual Basic
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
Document management software:
Microsoft SharePoint
Enterprise application integration software:
Extensible markup language XML
Enterprise resource planning ERP software:
Oracle PeopleSoft
SAP software
Geographic information system:
ESRI ArcGIS software
Object or component oriented development software (scroll table below):
C++
Perl
R
Scala
Swift
Operating system software (scroll table below):
Apple macOS
Bash
Linux
Shell script
UNIX
UNIX Shell
Process mapping and design software:
Microsoft Visio
Project management software:
Microsoft Project
Sales and marketing software:
Marketo Marketing Automation
Word processing software:
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
General Software Tools
Access software:
Citrix cloud computing software
Accounting software:
Fund accounting software
Analytical or scientific software (scroll table below):
A mathematical programming language AMPL
Claritas PRIZM NE
General algebraic modeling system GAMS
Hyperion Solutions Hyperion Intelligence
ILOG OPL-CPLEX Development System
Imagine That Extend OR
Insightful S-PLUS
LINDO Systems LINGO
MathWorks Simulink
Mesquite Software CSIM
Minitab
Mixed integer optimizer MINTO
Rockwell Automation Arena
Stanford Business Software MINOS
Stanford Business Software SNOPT
StataCorp Stata
Telelogic System Architect
Wolfram Research Mathematica
Backup or archival software:
Veritas NetBackup
Business intelligence and data analysis software:
IBM Cognos Impromptu
MicroStrategy
Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Qlik Tech QlikView
Cloud-based data access and sharing software:
Google Drive
Communications server software:
IBM Domino
Computer aided design CAD software:
Dassault Systemes CATIA
Mathsoft Mathcad
Customer relationship management CRM software:
Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
Oracle Eloqua
Data base management system software:
Apache Pig
Data base reporting software:
SAP Crystal Reports
Strategic Reporting Systems ReportSmith
Data base user interface and query software:
Data entry software
Database software
FileMaker Pro
Desktop communications software:
Eko
Development environment software:
Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
National Instruments LabVIEW
Electronic mail software:
IBM Notes
Microsoft Exchange
Enterprise resource planning ERP software (scroll table below):
Microsoft Dynamics
NetSuite ERP
Oracle Hyperion
Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
SAP Business Objects
Enterprise system management software:
IBM Power Systems software
Financial analysis software:
Business Forecast Systems Forecast Pro
Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Geographic information system:
ESRI ArcExplorer
Geographic information system GIS software
Human resources software:
Human resource management software HRMS
Oracle Taleo
Information retrieval or search software:
LexisNexis
Map creation software:
Microsoft MapPoint
Network monitoring software:
Wireshark
Object or component oriented development software:
Jupyter Notebook
SAP PowerBuilder
Sun Microsystems Java
Operating system software:
Cisco IOS
Hewlett Packard HP-UX
Job control language JCL
Oracle Solaris
Presentation software:
Google Slides
Process mapping and design software:
ProModel
Risk management data and analysis software:
iGrafx
Transaction security and virus protection software:
McAfee
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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.

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).

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.

These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, physician assistants, and veterinarians.
Education Required

Education Required - by frequency of educational attainment
This shows you details about the level of education most commonly held by workers in this occupation. How can you begin planning the educational pathway that will prepare you best for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Education
Frequency of Attainment: 42.9 (%) Level of Education: Master's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 33.3 (%) Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 14.3 (%) Level of Education: Doctoral Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 9.5 (%) Level of Education: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Training and Experience Required

Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment
This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Training and Work Experience
Frequency of Attainment: 30.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Frequency of Attainment: 25.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: None
Frequency of Attainment: 25.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Frequency of Attainment: 10.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Frequency of Attainment: 5.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Frequency of Attainment: 5.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 10 years
Certifications
Certifications
These are examples of certifications that may be important for this occupation. How can you begin exploring which certifications fit your goals and what steps you would need to take to earn them?
Associate Certified Analytics Professional External Link
Certified Analytics Professional External Link
IBM Certified Specialist - SPSS Modeler Professional v3 External Link
IBM Certified Specialist - SPSS Statistics Level 1 v2 External Link
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
These associations connect people who work in this occupation or related fields. How can you start using these associations to learn more, build your network, or find mentoring opportunities?
Association of Institutional Research (AIR) External Link
Digital Analytics Asscoiation External Link
Military Operations Research Society (MORS) External Link
Society for Learning Analytics Research (SOLAR) External Link
Related Careers to Consider
Related Careers to Consider
This lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to what "Operations Research Analysts" do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit. How do these related occupations align with your interests, skills, and goals?
1 - Data Scientists
2 - Management Analysts
3 - Software Developers
4 - Database Architects
5 - Computer Systems Analysts
6 - Statisticians
7 - Computer and Information Research Scientists
8 - Business Intelligence Analysts
9 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
10 - Mathematicians
11 - Project Management Specialists
12 - Industrial Engineers
13 - Logistics Engineers
14 - Financial Quantitative Analysts
15 - Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
16 - Financial Risk Specialists
17 - Statistical Assistants
18 - Database Administrators
19 - Data Warehousing Specialists
20 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

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Resumes

Here are resources that allow you to see example resumes for this occupation. It may be helpful to see examples from others who have this type of experience.


Job Description

Here are resources that provide job descriptions, which are vital for resume and interview preparation.


Interviews

There are many great resources that can help guide you through the interview process. These links provide help in preparing and performing an effective interview, specific to this occupation.


Salary Data

Here are links to help you identify salary ranges for this occupation. These data are necessary prior to effective salary negotiations.


Raises

Here are resources that help you to prepare to ask for a raise. These links will help you to prepare for the salary negotiation process.


Jobs

Here are resources that lead to links for actual jobs related to "Operations Research Analysts". Use these links to find a job.


Jobs

Here are resources that lead to links for actual jobs related to "Operations Research Analysts". Use these links to find a job.


Classifieds

There are various sources for job classified ads. These links should help get you started to find a job for this occupation.


Step-by-Step

Here are links to help guide you, step-by-step, to become a(n): Operations Research Analysts


Career Change

Here are resources to help you prepare for a career change. It is helpful to look carefully at the information provided in Section 3: Career Change (detailed previously on this page) prior to using these links. There is much to learn ...


LinkedIn®

Here are links to various posts and groups from LinkedIn ® that relate to this occupation. Great way to start building professional contacts in the field that might be most appropriate for you.


Career Path

Here are links to various resources to help you explore the career path related to the "Operations Research Analysts" occupation.






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