Skills & Competencies for Operations Research Analyst I

Operations Research Analyst I job profile

JOB SUMMARY for Operations Research Analyst I

Collects and analyzes data to evaluate operations and processes and to facilitate complex decision-making.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for Operations Research Analyst I

Follows established modeling and evaluation methodologies to determine the effectiveness of current operational activities, isolate problem areas and develop solutions. Tests and validates models and results. Prepares reports that outline and rank proposed solutions and present a range of possible alternatives.

Operations Research Analyst I SALARY RANGE

BASE 50%
$67,409
TOTAL 50%
$68,442
Job Level
P01
Job Code
RD14000035
Education/Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Reports To
Supervisor

Operations Research Analyst I Skills and Competencies List

Proficiency Levels and Behavioural Indicators
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7 general skills or competencies (Job family competencies) for Operations Research Analyst I

1 Job Family Competencies – Business Data Analysis
Proficiency Level -2
Skill definition-Performing the continuous collection and investigation of past and current business data to help make strategic decisions.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists the techniques and software associated with business data analysis.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Reports data analysis findings to management to assist them in making business decisions.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Performs analysis of large data sets to forecast trends for short-term business strategic decisions.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Validates results to help generate business insights to make data-driven decisions.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads the analysis of data to develop actionable insights for complex business challenges.
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2 Job Family Competencies – Business Process Analysis
Proficiency Level -1
Skill definition-Examining internal processes within a business to increase efficiency and align with the business goals.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists the results of business process and system application analysis.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports the analysis of new solution capabilities to recommend business process efficiencies.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Utilizes business intelligence to advance the forecasting and analyzing process.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Recommends solutions to lead efforts for process improvements of business analyses.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops new and modified business processing analysis systems.
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3 Operations Research Analyst I - Skill and Competency
Proficiency Level - 3
4 Skill and Competency - Operations Research Analyst I
Proficiency Level - 4
5 Competency for - Operations Research Analyst I
Proficiency Level - 5

8 soft skills or competencies (core competencies) for Operations Research Analyst I

1 Core Competencies – Business Acumen
Proficiency Level -1
Skill definition-Insight into our organization's business, goals, and values. Ability to design and implement initiatives that facilitate successful outcomes.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Names our key stakeholders from a business value chain perspective.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports the planning, implementation, and management of training programs that foster process improvements.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Participates in the redesign of organizational structures to reflect business priorities.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Trains others on various business and operation topics.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Forecasts the short-term and long-term impact of various business cases on P&L performance.
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2 Core Competencies – Gathering Information
Proficiency Level -2
Skill definition-Accumulating necessary information from various resources to clarify the situation or make an informed business decision.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Names commonly used tools and techniques for data collection.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Obtains needed information by asking skillful and persistent questions.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Utilizes various tools and technologies to validate information acquired from different sources.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Synthesizes information from various sources to enable strategic decision-making by our leadership.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Takes steps to ensure that the intellectual property rights of others are not violated.
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3 Operations Research Analyst I - Skill and Competency
Proficiency Level - 3
4 Skill and Competency - Operations Research Analyst I
Proficiency Level - 4
5 Competency for - Operations Research Analyst I
Proficiency Level - 5

Summary of Operations Research Analyst I skills and competencies

There are 0 hard skills for Operations Research Analyst I.
7 general skills for Operations Research Analyst I, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Analysis, Data Analytics, etc.
8 soft skills for Operations Research Analyst I, Business Acumen, Gathering Information, Industry Knowledge, etc.
While the list totals 15 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Operations Research Analyst I, he or she needs to be proficient in Business Acumen, be proficient in Gathering Information, and be proficient in Industry Knowledge.

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