Operations Research Analyst Job Description Salary Skills More
An operations research analyst uses mathematical expertise and analytical methods to help businesses and organizations solve problems and make decisions. They work on teams of people with knowledge in different disciplines to solve complex problems. Operations research analysts advise managers on how to allocate resources, schedule production, and set prices. Duties & Responsibilities Operations research analysts must have the ability to perform the following duties: Provide research on specific topic areas to support project teams’ workDefine business problems within an organization and use statistical analysis, simulations, predictive modeling, or other methods to analyze it and develop practical solutionsGather information from members of the organization, including workers and management, who can contribute information about problems and possible solutionsResearch to come up with possible solutionsRecommend strategies to management and other decision-makersTrack and analyze key metrics and report on themEvaluate the effectiveness of decisionsAssist in planning projects including scheduling and budgetsWrite reports and memos to explain findings and make recommendations...