Operations Analysts

Summary Report for: 15-2031.00 - Operations Research Analysts

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.

Sample of reported job titles: Advanced Analytics Associate, Analytical Strategist, Decision Analyst, Operations Research Analyst, Optimization Analyst

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Summary

Tasks

Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and reformulate models as necessary.
Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
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.
Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
Define data requirements and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
Observe the current system in operation and gather and analyze information about each of the parts of component problems, using a variety of sources.
Break systems into their components, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them.
Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data.
Educate staff in the use of mathematical models.
Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models.
Develop and apply time and cost networks to plan, control, and review large projects.

Technology Skills

Access software - Citrix cloud computing software
Accounting software - Fund accounting software
Analytical or scientific software - IBM SPSS Statistics; ILOG OPL-CPLEX Development System; Minitab; The MathWorks MATLAB
Application server software - GitHub
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; Microsoft SharePoint
Cloud-based management software - Splunk Enterprise
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; Salesforce software
Data base management system software - Apache Hadoop; Apache Hive; Apache Pig; Teradata Database
Data base reporting software - Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS; SAP Crystal Reports; Strategic Reporting Systems ReportSmith
Data base user interface and query software - Amazon Redshift; Microsoft SQL Server; MySQL; Structured query language SQL
Desktop communications software - Eko
Development environment software - Microsoft Visual Basic; Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA; Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript; National Instruments LabVIEW
Electronic mail software - IBM Notes; Microsoft Exchange
Enterprise application integration software - Extensible markup language XML
Enterprise resource planning ERP software - NetSuite ERP; Oracle Hyperion; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne; Oracle PeopleSoft
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; ESRI ArcGIS software; 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 - Perl; R; Scala; Swift
Office suite software - Microsoft Office
Operating system software - Bash; Oracle Solaris; Shell script; UNIX Shell
Presentation software - Google Slides; Microsoft PowerPoint
Process mapping and design software - Microsoft Visio; ProModel
Project management software - Microsoft Project
Risk management data and analysis software - iGrafx
Sales and marketing software - Marketo Marketing Automation
Spreadsheet software - Microsoft Excel
Transaction security and virus protection software - McAfee
Word processing software - Google Docs; Microsoft Word;

Hot Technology - a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.

Knowledge

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Skills

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Abilities

Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Number Facility - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Fluency of Ideas - The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Originality - The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Flexibility of Closure - The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Work Activities

Working with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
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.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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.
Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Selling or Influencing Others - Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Detailed Work Activities

Develop scientific or mathematical models.
Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
Present research results to others.
Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
Document operational activities.
Evaluate data quality.
Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
Train others on work processes.
Develop detailed project plans.
Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.

Work Context

Electronic Mail - 100% responded "Every day".
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled - 100% responded "Every day".
Freedom to Make Decisions - 75% responded "A lot of freedom".
Spend Time Sitting - 63% responded "Continually or almost continually".
Face-to-Face Discussions - 65% responded "Every day".
Structured versus Unstructured Work - 55% responded "A lot of freedom".
Duration of Typical Work Week - 74% responded "More than 40 hours".
Telephone - 60% responded "Every day".
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate - 50% responded "Extremely important".
Work With Work Group or Team - 45% responded "Extremely important".
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results - 40% responded "Very important results".
Contact With Others - 53% responded "Contact with others most of the time".
Frequency of Decision Making - 30% responded "Once a year or more but not every month".
Time Pressure - 60% responded "Once a month or more but not every week".
Coordinate or Lead Others - 45% responded "Important".
Level of Competition - 50% responded "Highly competitive".
Letters and Memos - 37% responded "Once a month or more but not every week".

Job Zone

Title	Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
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).
Related 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.
Job 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.
Job Zone Examples	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, neurologists, and veterinarians.
SVP Range	(8.0 and above)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
70	Master's degree
30	Bachelor's degree

Credentials

Interests

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Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Work Styles

Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Work Values

Achievement - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility, and Autonomy.
Working Conditions - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety, and Working Conditions.

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Sources of Additional Information

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Airline Group of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies
American Statistical Association
Association for Computing Machinery
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Decision Sciences Institute
IEEE
Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Mathematical Programming Society
Military Operations Research Society
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Operations research analysts
Production and Operations Management Society

Details

Tasks

Importance	Category	Task
89	Core	Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
86	Core	Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and reformulate models as necessary.
85	Core	Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
84	Core	Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
81	Core	Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
76	Core	Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.
75	Core	Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes.
71	Core	Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
71	Core	Define data requirements and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
66	Core	Observe the current system in operation and gather and analyze information about each of the parts of component problems, using a variety of sources.
66	Core	Break systems into their components, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them.
63	Core	Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data.
61	Core	Educate staff in the use of mathematical models.
58	Core	Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models.
53	Core	Develop and apply time and cost networks to plan, control, and review large projects.
47	Supplemental	Develop business methods and procedures, including accounting systems, file systems, office systems, logistics systems, and production schedules.

Technology Skills

Access software - Citrix cloud computing software
Accounting software - Fund accounting software
Analytical or scientific software - IBM SPSS Statistics; ILOG OPL-CPLEX Development System; Minitab; The MathWorks MATLAB
Application server software - GitHub
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; Microsoft SharePoint
Cloud-based management software - Splunk Enterprise
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; Salesforce software
Data base management system software - Apache Hadoop; Apache Hive; Apache Pig; Teradata Database
Data base reporting software - Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS; SAP Crystal Reports; Strategic Reporting Systems ReportSmith
Data base user interface and query software - Amazon Redshift; Microsoft SQL Server; MySQL; Structured query language SQL
Desktop communications software - Eko
Development environment software - Microsoft Visual Basic; Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA; Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript; National Instruments LabVIEW
Electronic mail software - IBM Notes; Microsoft Exchange
Enterprise application integration software - Extensible markup language XML
Enterprise resource planning ERP software - NetSuite ERP; Oracle Hyperion; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne; Oracle PeopleSoft
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; ESRI ArcGIS software; 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 - Perl; R; Scala; Swift
Office suite software - Microsoft Office
Operating system software - Bash; Oracle Solaris; Shell script; UNIX Shell examples)
Presentation software - Google Slides; Microsoft PowerPoint
Process mapping and design software - Microsoft Visio; ProModel
Project management software - Microsoft Project
Risk management data and analysis software - iGrafx
Sales and marketing software - Marketo Marketing Automation
Spreadsheet software - Microsoft Excel
Transaction security and virus protection software - McAfee
Word processing software - Google Docs; Microsoft Word

Tools Used

Desktop computers
Mainframe computers
Notebook computers - Laptop computers
Personal computers

Knowledge

Importance		Knowledge
93		Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
72		English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
68		Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
59		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.
53		Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
46		Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
44		Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
41		Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
38		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.
35		Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
33		Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
33		Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
30		Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
29		Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
23		Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
23		Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
21		Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
21		Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
20		Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
20		Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
19		Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
19		Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
16		Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
11		Foreign Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
9		History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
8		Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
8		Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
6		Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
5		Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
5		Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
4		Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
3		Food Production - Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
0		Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Skills

Importance		Skill
88		Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
78		Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
78		Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
75		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.
75		Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
75		Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
75		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.
75		Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
72		Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
72		Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
72		Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
66		Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
53		Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
50		Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
50		Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
50		Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
50		Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
47		Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
47		Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
44		Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
44		Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
38		Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes.
35		Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
31		Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
22		Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
22		Technology Design - Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
19		Management of Financial Resources - Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
19		Management of Material Resources - Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
13		Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
10		Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
3		Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
0		Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
0		Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
0		Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
0		Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Abilities

Importance		Ability
94		Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
81		Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
81		Number Facility - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
81		Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
78		Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
78		Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75		Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75		Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
72		Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
69		Fluency of Ideas - The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
69		Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
69		Originality - The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
69		Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
60		Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
60		Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
53		Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
50		Flexibility of Closure - The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
50		Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
44		Memorization - The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
41		Perceptual Speed - The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
38		Far Vision - The ability to see details at a distance.
35		Speed of Closure - The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
35		Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
28		Time Sharing - The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
22		Visual Color Discrimination - The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
19		Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
16		Auditory Attention - The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
16		Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
13		Hearing Sensitivity - The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
6		Depth Perception - The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
6		Wrist-Finger Speed - The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
3		Dynamic Strength - The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
0		Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
0		Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
0		Dynamic Flexibility - The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Explosive Strength - The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
0		Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Glare Sensitivity - The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
0		Gross Body Coordination - The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
0		Gross Body Equilibrium - The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
0		Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
0		Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
0		Night Vision - The ability to see under low-light conditions.
0		Peripheral Vision - The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
0		Rate Control - The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
0		Reaction Time - The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
0		Response Orientation - The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
0		Sound Localization - The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
0		Spatial Orientation - The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
0		Speed of Limb Movement - The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
0		Stamina - The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
0		Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Work Activities

Importance		Work Activity
98		Working with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
96		Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
94		Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
90		Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
89		Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
85		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
83		Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
83		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
79		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
75		Providing Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
71		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.
70		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
70		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
68		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
63		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.
61		Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
59		Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
58		Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
53		Selling or Influencing Others - Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
51		Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
49		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
48		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
44		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
44		Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People - Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
41		Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
39		Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
38		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
36		Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
31		Monitoring and Controlling Resources - Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
29		Staffing Organizational Units - Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
26		Performing Administrative Activities - Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
23		Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
13		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
11		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment - Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
10		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
3		Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
3		Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
3		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment - Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
1		Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
1		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment - Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
0		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.

Detailed Work Activities

Develop scientific or mathematical models.
Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
Present research results to others.
Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
Document operational activities.
Evaluate data quality.
Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
Train others on work processes.
Develop detailed project plans.
Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.

Work Context

Work Context

Percentage of Top Responses

Electronic Mail- How often do you use electronic mail in this job?

100

Every day

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled- How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?

100

Every day

Freedom to Make Decisions- How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

75	A lot of freedom
25	Some freedom

Spend Time Sitting- How much does this job require sitting?

63	Continually or almost continually
37	More than half the time

Face-to-Face Discussions- How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?

65	Every day
30	Once a week or more but not every day

Structured versus Unstructured Work- To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?

55	A lot of freedom
45	Some freedom

Duration of Typical Work Week- Number of hours typically worked in one week.

74	More than 40 hours
26	40 hours

Telephone- How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

60	Every day
35	Once a week or more but not every day

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate- How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

50	Extremely important
35	Very important
15	Important

Work With Work Group or Team- How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?

45	Extremely important
40	Very important
15	Important

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results- What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

40	Very important results
40	Important results
15	Moderate results

Contact With Others- How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

11	Constant contact with others
53	Contact with others most of the time
32	Contact with others about half the time

Frequency of Decision Making- How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

25	Every day
20	Once a week or more but not every day
25	Once a month or more but not every week
30	Once a year or more but not every month

Time Pressure- How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

20	Once a week or more but not every day
60	Once a month or more but not every week

Coordinate or Lead Others- How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?

25	Very important
45	Important
20	Fairly important

Level of Competition- To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

50	Highly competitive
30	Moderately competitive
15	Slightly competitive

Letters and Memos- How often does the job require written letters and memos?

21	Every day
16	Once a week or more but not every day
37	Once a month or more but not every week
16	Once a year or more but not every month
11	Never

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results- How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

25	High responsibility
25	Moderate responsibility
45	Limited responsibility

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions- How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

20	Continually or almost continually
20	More than half the time
20	About half the time
30	Never

Physical Proximity- To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?

55	Slightly close (e.g., shared office)
40	I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)

Public Speaking- How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?

50	Once a month or more but not every week
45	Once a year or more but not every month

Deal With External Customers- How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?

15	Very important
20	Important
25	Fairly important
30	Not important at all

Frequency of Conflict Situations- How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

30	Once a month or more but not every week
55	Once a year or more but not every month

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks- How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?

15	Extremely important
15	Very important
20	Fairly important
40	Not important at all

Consequence of Error- How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?

25	Very serious
15	Serious
30	Fairly serious
30	Not serious at all

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls- How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

15	Continually or almost continually
20	Less than half the time
55	Never

Degree of Automation- How automated is the job?

50	Slightly automated
35	Not at all automated

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People- How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

70	Once a year or more but not every month
30	Never

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety- How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

30	Limited responsibility
60	No responsibility

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable- How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

15	Once a year or more but not every month
65	Never

Spend Time Standing- How much does this job require standing?

60	Less than half the time
40	Never

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment- How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?

25	Once a year or more but not every month
65	Never

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled- How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?

45	Once a year or more but not every month
55	Never

Spend Time Walking and Running- How much does this job require walking and running?

30	Less than half the time
70	Never

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather- How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

25	Once a year or more but not every month
75	Never

Outdoors, Under Cover- How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?

25	Once a year or more but not every month
75	Never

Work Schedules- How regular are the work schedules for this job?

90	Regular (established routine, set schedule)

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets- How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?

15	Once a year or more but not every month
85	Never

Exposed to Disease or Infections- How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

90

Never

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting- How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

90

Never

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment- How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

95	Not important at all

Deal With Physically Aggressive People- How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

95

Never

Exposed to Contaminants- How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

95

Never

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment- How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

95

Never

Exposed to Radiation- How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

95

Never

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment- How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?

95

Never

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures- How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

95

Never

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection- How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

95

Never

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions- How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

100

Never

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions- How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

100

Never

Exposed to High Places- How often does this job require exposure to high places?

100

Never

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings- How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

100

Never

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration- How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?

100

Never

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body- How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

100

Never

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles- How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?

100

Never

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance- How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

100

Never

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling- How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

100

Never

Job Zone

Title	Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
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).
Related 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.
Job 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.
Job Zone Examples	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, neurologists, and veterinarians.
SVP Range	(8.0 and above)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
70	Master's degree
30	Bachelor's degree

Credentials

Interests

Occupational Interest		Interest
89		Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
72		Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
61		Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
33		Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
28		Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs, and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
11		Social - Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Work Styles

Importance		Work Style
100		Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
89		Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
88		Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
84		Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
84		Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
83		Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
83		Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
81		Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
78		Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
75		Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
71		Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
65		Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
61		Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
59		Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
40		Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
39		Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Work Values

Extent		Work Value
83		Achievement - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
78		Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility, and Autonomy.
70		Working Conditions - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety, and Working Conditions.
67		Recognition - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition, and Social Status.
39		Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations, and Supervision: Technical.
17		Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values, and Social Service.

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Job Openings on the Web

Sources of Additional Information

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Airline Group of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies
American Statistical Association
Association for Computing Machinery
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Decision Sciences Institute
IEEE
Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Mathematical Programming Society
Military Operations Research Society

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Summary Report for: 15-2031.00 - Operations Research Analysts

Summary

Tasks

Technology Skills

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

Work Context

Job Zone

Education

Credentials

Interests

Work Styles

Work Values

Related Occupations

Job Openings on the Web

Sources of Additional Information

Details

Tasks

Technology Skills

Tools Used

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

Work Context

Job Zone

Education

Credentials

Interests

Work Styles

Work Values

Related Occupations

Job Openings on the Web

Sources of Additional Information