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.
Work Activities
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Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
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Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and reformulate models as necessary.
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Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
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Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
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Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
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Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.
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Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes.
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Define data requirements and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
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Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
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Observe the current system in operation and gather and analyze information about each of the parts of component problems, using a variety of sources.
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Break systems into their components, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them.
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Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data.
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Educate staff in the use of mathematical models.
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Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models.
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Develop and apply time and cost networks to plan, control, and review large projects.
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Develop business methods and procedures, including accounting systems, file systems, office systems, logistics systems, and production schedules.
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Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
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Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
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Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Education Bachelor's degree
- Work Experience No work experience
- Training No on-the-job training
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Investigative: People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.They do well at jobs that need:
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Analytical Thinking
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Integrity
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Attention to Detail
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Dependability
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Innovation
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Achievement/Effort
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Personal computers
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Notebook computers
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Mainframe computers
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Desktop computers
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Operating system software
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Object or component oriented development software
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Analytical or scientific software
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