Operations Research Analysts

# 605 overall · better than 30.5% of other jobs
3.2
High Risk
6.7% tasks are partially/fully automatable
2/5
Automatability
2/5
Emotional Intelligence
2/5
Forgivability
3/5
Technical Feasibility
3/5
Ethics
4/5
Economic Incentive
5/5
Physical Requirements
While many routine aspects of an Operations Research Analyst's job can be automated, the role still requires human judgment and unique insights. Therefore, the risk of full displacement by AI is moderate, with certain tasks remaining resistant to automation.

Median Salary: $83,640

Traits: 57

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67/100Contact_With_Others
56/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
0/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
38/100Deal_With_External_Customers
1/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
18/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
21/100Degree_of_Automation
87/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
100/100Electronic_Mail
1/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
3/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
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1/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
0/100Exposed_to_High_Places
0/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
1/100Exposed_to_Radiation
0/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
3/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
90/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
94/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
36/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
60/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
79/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
84/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
36/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
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55/100Letters_and_Memos
56/100Level_of_Competition
6/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
6/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
3/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
41/100Physical_Proximity
40/100Public_Speaking
48/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
16/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
16/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
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0/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
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48/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
91/100Spend_Time_Sitting
15/100Spend_Time_Standing
25/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
8/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
89/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
86/100Telephone
58/100Time_Pressure
1/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
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1/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
5/100Work_Schedules
83/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Operations Research Analysts

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Moderate Risk
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High Risk
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Extreme Risk
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  • 1.8Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
  • 1Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
  • 1.5Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.
  • 1.5Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
  • 0.8Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
  • 1.9Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
  • 2Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes.
  • 1.9Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
  • 1.5Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
  • 0.5Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data.
  • 1.2Develop and apply time and cost networks to plan, control, and review large projects.
  • 1.2Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
  • 1.5Educate staff in the use of mathematical models.

6.7% of Operations Research Analysts tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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