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Learn about the most important job activities for Operations Research Analysts. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.

Importance*More Info
1.Analyzing Data or Information96
2.Interacting With Computers93
3.Making Decisions and Solving Problems92
4.Getting Information86
5.Processing Information83
6.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge82
7.Provide Consultation and Advice to Others78
8.Thinking Creatively77
9.Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information76
10.Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others73
* Importance out of 100

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Job Activity Scores

Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
96
92
Determine the location of a lost orderDetermine the interest cost to finance a new buildingAnalyze the cost of medical care services for all hospitals in the country
Interacting With Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
93
72
Enter employee information into a computer databaseWrite software for keeping track of parts in inventorySet up a new computer system for a large multinational company
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
92
82
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
86
79
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
83
86
Tabulate the costs of parcel deliveriesCalculate the adjustments for insurance claimsCompile data for a complex scientific report
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
82
80
Keep up with price changes in a small retail storeKeep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports carsLearn information related to a complex and rapidly changing technology
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
78
84
Work in a position that requires little advising of othersRecommend a new software package to increase operational efficiencyProvide ideas for changing an organization to increase profitability
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
77
83
Change the spacing on a printed reportAdapt popular music for a high school marching bandCreate new computer software
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.
76
73
Estimate the size of household furnishings to be cratedEstimate the time required to evacuate a city in the event of a major disasterEstimate the amount of natural resources that lie beneath the world's oceans
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
73
77
Interpret a blood pressure readingInterpret how foreign tax laws apply to U.S. exportsInterpret a complex experiment in physics for general audiences