Operations Research Analysts
Operations research analysts help organizations solve problems. They use mathematical models to help make decisions.
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National data for operations research analysts (SOC 15-2031).
$39,840
$69,940
$99,370
$19.15
$33.63
$47.78
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Economics, Math, or Statistics
  • Areas of Graduate Study in Operations Research, Business Administration, Computer & Information Science, Math, and Engineering
  • Dual Master's Degree in Computer Science and Operations Research recommended

    • Hours

  • Generally work regular hours.
  • Often are under pressure to meet deadlines and work more than a 40-hour week.
  • Work a set schedule.
    • OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYSTS will:
  • Use math to help organizations solve problems
  • Prepare reports and presentations
    • OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYSTS frequently:
  • Sit for long periods of time.
    • It is important for OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYSTS to:
  • Be curious and detail-oriented
  • Have strong analytical skills
  • Have good computer skills
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
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