Operations Research Analysts, task by task.

The work this job is made of, grouped and scored on how much of its output software can produce today, then linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job. The full activity list is underneath.

Also filed here41
  • researcher
  • risk analyst
  • forms analyst
  • policy advisor
  • policy officer
  • liaison planner
  • methods analyst
  • process analyst
  • systems analyst
  • business analyst
  • decision analyst
  • material liaison
  • procedure writer
  • research analyst
  • and 27 more
SOC code
15-2031.00
Activities scored
6
In O*NET
18 activities
Activities an agent can take on
4
Grounded in
O*NET 30.3
The tasks · Operations Research AnalystsSOC 15-2031.00
Data analysis and modelingWhat can do this →
88% · agentMostly automatable
82% · agentMostly automatable
78% · agentMostly automatable
58% · agentPartly automatable
Research and literature reviewWhat can do this →
34% · you keepBarely automatable
28% · you keepBarely automatable
The team5 agents · 5 need no setup
Modeling & Analytics Agent
Python · R · Microsoft Excel
● No integration needed
Research Agent
Web · Search · Docs
● No integration needed
Documentation Agent
Microsoft Word · Microsoft PowerPoint · Google Docs
● No integration needed
Presentation Agent
Microsoft PowerPoint · Microsoft Power BI · Microsoft Visio
● No integration needed
Planning Agent
Microsoft Project · Microsoft Excel · Docs
● No integration needed
You keep this
Define management objectives and strategic priorities with senior leadershipApprove final model recommendations and solution implementationsOwn accountability for operational decisions and resource allocationBuild and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders

Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.

Start with these three

The most automatable work in this job, and the one tool we would use for each. Every task has a page of its own with the reasoning and every occupation that does it.

Data analysis and modeling88% · drafting and content production · mostly automatable
Report preparation and documentation82% · recording, documentation and administration · mostly automatable
Results presentation and communication78% · recording, documentation and administration · mostly automatable

The full activity list

All 18 detailed work activities O*NET records for Operations Research Analysts, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Partly automatable 2

Partly automatable activities for Operations Research Analysts
ActivityJobs
Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues15
Develop detailed project plans9

Barely automatable 3

Barely automatable activities for Operations Research Analysts
ActivityJobs
Train others on work processes9
Determine appropriate methods for data analysis6
Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation5