Operations Research Analysts

in California

Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods using a computer to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May develop related software, service, or products. Frequently concentrates on collecting and analyzing data and developing decision support software. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation. [More Details...]

Skills - Importance and Competence Level for this occupation (1-low, 100-high)

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Skills	Importance	Competence Level
Active Learning	87	76
Active Listening	77	69
Critical Thinking	93	79
Idea Evaluation	77	71
Idea Generation	87	74
Identification of Key Causes	83	79
Identifying Downstream Consequences	77	71
Implementation Planning	77	71
Information Gathering	87	76
Judgment and Decision Making	90	79
Mathematics	90	83
Monitoring	87	79
Operations Analysis	83	67
Problem Identification	97	83
Reading Comprehension	83	76
Science	80	64
Solution Appraisal	83	79
Systems Evaluation	90	83
Systems Perception	83	76
Visioning	87	79
Writing	83	67

Employment Projections

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Area	Estimated Year - Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Annual Avg Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
California	2018 - 2028	10,600	13,600	3,000	28.3	10,880

Wages

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Area	Time Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
			25th	Median	75th
California	2023	$50.78	$35.02	$44.90	$62.21

Education

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Workers must have a Master's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation.However, those with related work experience would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Training Programs

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The following are the training programs available for the Occupation: Operations Research Analysts

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