O*NET-SOC 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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.Core20952
Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.Core7382
Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.Core7380
Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.Core7384
Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.Core7378
Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.Core7377
Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.Core7387
Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.Core7379
Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes.Core7383
Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.Core7381
Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models.Core7386
Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data.Core7388
Develop and apply time and cost networks to plan, control, and review large projects.Core7389
Break systems into their components, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them.Core7385
Educate staff in the use of mathematical models.Core20953
Develop business methods and procedures, including accounting systems, file systems, office systems, logistics systems, and production schedules.Core7390
Review research literature.Core23986

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 114 examples in 38 categories, 46 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Analytical or scientific software

A mathematical programming language AMPL
Claritas PRIZM NE
General algebraic modeling system GAMS
Hyperion Solutions Hyperion Intelligence
IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
ILOG OPL-CPLEX Development System
Imagine That Extend OR
Insightful S-PLUS
LINDO Systems LINGO
MathWorks Simulink
Mesquite Software CSIM
Minitab
Mixed integer optimizer MINTO
Rockwell Automation Arena
SASHot Technology
Stanford Business Software MINOS
Stanford Business Software SNOPT
StataCorp Stata
Telelogic System Architect
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
Wolfram Research Mathematica

Data base user interface and query software

Amazon RedshiftHot Technology
Data entry software
Database software
FileMaker Pro
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
MySQLHot Technology
Structured query language SQLHot TechnologyIn Demand

Data base management system software

Apache HadoopHot Technology
Apache HiveHot Technology
Apache Pig
Teradata DatabaseHot Technology

Operating system software

Apple macOSHot Technology
BashHot Technology
Cisco IOS
Hewlett Packard HP-UX
Job control language JCL
LinuxHot Technology
Oracle Solaris
Shell scriptHot Technology
UNIXHot Technology
UNIX ShellHot Technology

Customer relationship management CRM software

Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
Oracle Eloqua
Salesforce softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Financial analysis software

Business Forecast Systems Forecast Pro
Oracle E-Business Suite Financials

Development environment software

CHot Technology
Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot Technology
Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
National Instruments LabVIEW

Object or component oriented development software

C++Hot Technology
Jupyter Notebook
PerlHot Technology
PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
RHot Technology
SAP PowerBuilder
ScalaHot Technology
Sun Microsystems Java
SwiftHot Technology

Access software

Citrix cloud computing software

Computer aided design CAD software

Dassault Systemes CATIA
Mathsoft Mathcad

Desktop communications software

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcExplorer
ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
Geographic information system GIS software

Enterprise application integration software

Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology

Accounting software

Fund accounting software

Application server software

GitHubHot Technology

Word processing software

Google DocsHot Technology
Microsoft WordHot Technology

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

Google Drive

Presentation software

Google Slides
Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Human resources software

Human resource management software HRMS
Oracle Taleo

Business intelligence and data analysis software

IBM Cognos Impromptu
Microsoft Power BIHot TechnologyIn Demand
MicroStrategy
Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Qlik Tech QlikView
TableauHot TechnologyIn Demand

Communications server software

IBM Domino

Electronic mail software

IBM Notes
Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Enterprise system management software

IBM Power Systems software

Risk management data and analysis software

iGrafx

Information retrieval or search software

LexisNexis

Sales and marketing software

Marketo Marketing AutomationHot Technology

Transaction security and virus protection software

McAfee

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Microsoft Dynamics
NetSuite ERP
Oracle Hyperion
Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology
SAP Business Objects
SAP softwareHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Map creation software

Microsoft MapPoint

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Document management software

Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Data base reporting software

Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSHot Technology
SAP Crystal Reports
Strategic Reporting Systems ReportSmith

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft VisioHot Technology
ProModel

Cloud-based management software

Splunk EnterpriseHot Technology

Backup or archival software

Veritas NetBackup

Network monitoring software

Wireshark

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Getting Information

Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Processing Information

Evaluate data quality.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 10 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Augments 9
- Informs 1
- Data scientistsickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills910 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- Statistics fundamentalsjoellewis/finance_skills815 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- Scipy best practicesmindrally/skills1,005 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Warn
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- Cro chief revenue officerclaudeskills.infoAugments
- hypogenick-dense-ai/scientific-agent-skills1,937 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
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WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 24 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Augments 19
- Supports 4
- Informs 1
- feature-forgejeffallan/claude-skills4,255 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Fail
  Runlayer Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- Prdclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Git analyze issueclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Sdd planclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Gsd clawclaudeskills.infoAugments
Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Develop scientific or mathematical models.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Develop detailed project plans.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Working with Computers

Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 22 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Replaces 1
- Augments 13
- Supports 7
- Informs 1
- Triageshiplightai/agent-skills584 installsReplaces
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
- golang-troubleshootingsamber/cc-skills-golang40,028 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Warn
- Chatgpt appsclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Julesclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Incident replay agent failure forensicsclaudeskills.infoAugments

Documenting/Recording Information

Present research results to others.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Document operational activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 9 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Augments 4
- Supports 5
- Github issuesclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Connect appsclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Gh address commentsclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Linearclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Google chatclaudeskills.infoSupports

Training and Teaching Others

Train others on work processes.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill4 of 18

Distinct tools64

Level mix

Replaces 1
Augments 44
Supports 16
Informs 3

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.