Operations Research Analysts Statistical Assistants TORQ Analysis of Operations Research Analysts to Statistical Assistants INPUT SECTION: Transfer Title O*NET Filters Operations Research Importance LeveL: Weight: From Title: 15-2031.00 Abilities: Analysts 50 1 Importance LeveL: Weight: To Title: Statistical Assistants 43-9111.00 Skills: 69 1 Labor Market Weight: Maine Statewide Knowledge: Importance Level: 69 Area: 1 OUTPUT SECTION: Grand TORQ: 85 Ability TORQ Skills TORQ Knowledge TORQ Level Level Level 90 82 82 Gaps To Narrow if Possible Upgrade These Skills Knowledge to Add Ability Level Gap Impt Skill Level Gap Impt Knowledge Level Gap Impt Finger No Skills Upgrade Required! No Knowledge Upgrades Required! 37 14 50 Dexterity Perceptual 37 9 56 Speed Speech 48 6 65 Recognition Near Vision 57 4 72 Speech Clarity 48 2 65 Selective 44 2 62 Attention Visualization 37 2 50 LEVEL and IMPT (IMPORTANCE) refer to the Target Statistical Assistants. GAP refers to level difference between Operations Research Analysts and Statistical Assistants. ASK ANALYSIS Ability Level Comparison - Abilities with importance scores over 50 Operations Research Description Analysts Statistical Assistants Importance Mathematical Reasoning 67 67 90 Number Facility 66 64 84 Oral Comprehension 72 64 59 Near Vision 53 57 72 TORQ Analysis Page 1 of 11. Copyright 2009. Workforce Associates, Inc. Operations Research Analysts Statistical Assistants Written Comprehension 65 64 53 Oral Expression 65 64 57 Information Ordering 51 65 55 Category Flexibility 51 65 57 Speech Recognition 42 48 65 Speech Clarity 46 48 65 Written Expression 62 62 53 Deductive Reasoning 62 62 55 Inductive Reasoning 48 62 60 Selective Attention 42 44 62 Problem Sensitivity 44 56 57 Flexibility of Closure 51 42 56 Perceptual Speed 28 37 56 Fluency of Ideas 50 53 60 Originality 44 53 57 Visualization 35 37 50 Finger Dexterity 23 37 50 Skill Level Comparison - Abilities with importance scores over 69 Operations Research Description Analysts Statistical Assistants Importance Reading Comprehension 86 72 94 Critical Thinking 82 70 89 Mathematics 91 72 86 Active Listening 76 67 85 Time Management 59 59 83 Complex Problem 73 Solving 85 68 Quality Control Analysis 63 72 59 Active Learning 71 80 70 Speaking 71 69 61 Knowledge Level Comparison - Knowledge with importance scores over 69 Description Operations Research Analysts Statistical Assistants Importance TORQ Analysis Page 2 of 11. 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Operations Research Analysts Statistical Assistants Mathematics 93 73 82 Computers and Electronics 73 67 73 Experience & Education Comparison Related Work Experience Comparison Required Education Level Comparison Statistical Operations Description Operations Research Analysts Assistants Description Research Statistical Analysts Assistants 10+ years 0% 0% Doctoral 12% 0% 8-10 years 0% 0% Professional Degree 0% 0% 6-8 years 4% 0% Post-Masters Cert 0% 0% 4-6 years 8% 14% 2-4 years 29% 13% Master's Degree 18% 70% 1-2 years 8% 23% Post-Bachelor Cert 0% 0% 6-12 8% 27% 16% 43% months Bachelors 3-6 months 0% 12% AA or Equiv 0% 12% 1-3 months 0% 0% Some College 0% 15% 0-1 month 0% 0% Post-Secondary 0% 8% Certificate None 41% 8% High Scool Diploma 0% 2% or GED No HSD or GED 0% 0% Operations Research Analysts Statistical Assistants Most Common Educational/Training Requirement: Master's degree Moderate-term on-the-job training Job Zone Comparison 5 - Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed 3 - Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is these occupations. Many require more than five years of required for these occupations. For example, an electrician experience. For example, surgeons must complete four must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship years of college and an additional five to seven years of or several years of vocational training, and often must have specialized medical training to be able to do their job. passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational graduate school. For example, they may require a master's schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree. degree). Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of Employees in these occupations usually need one or two these occupations assume that the person will already have years of training involving both on-the-job experience and the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, informal training with experienced workers. and/or training. Tasks Operations Research Analysts Statistical Assistants Core Tasks Core Tasks Generalized Work Activities: Generalized Work Activities: Analyzing Data or Information - Interacting With Computers - Using Identifying the underlying principles, computers and computer systems reasons, or facts of information by (including hardware and software) to breaking down information or data into program, write software, set up separate parts. functions, enter data, or process Interacting With Computers - Using information. TORQ Analysis Page 3 of 11. Copyright 2009. Workforce Associates, Inc. Operations Research Analysts Statistical Assistants computers and computer systems Processing Information - Compiling, (including hardware and software) to coding, categorizing, calculating, program, write software, set up tabulating, auditing, or verifying functions, enter data, or process information or data. information. Getting Information - Observing, Making Decisions and Solving Problems - receiving, and otherwise obtaining Analyzing information and evaluating information from all relevant sources. results to choose the best solution and Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, solve problems. or Subordinates - Providing information to Getting Information - Observing, supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates receiving, and otherwise obtaining by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or information from all relevant sources. in person. Processing Information - Compiling, Analyzing Data or Information - coding, categorizing, calculating, Identifying the underlying principles, tabulating, auditing, or verifying reasons, or facts of information by information or data. breaking down information or data into separate parts. Specific Tasks Specific Tasks Occupation Specific Tasks: Occupation Specific Tasks: Analyze information obtained from management in order to conceptualize Check source data in order to verify its and define operational problems. completeness and accuracy. Break systems into their component Check survey responses for errors such as parts, assign numerical values to each the use of pens instead of pencils, and component, and examine the set aside response forms that cannot be mathematical relationships between them. used. Collaborate with others in the Code data as necessary prior to computer organization to ensure successful entry, using lists of codes. implementation of chosen problem Compile reports, charts, and graphs that solutions. describe and interpret findings of analyses. Collaborate with senior managers and Compile statistics from source materials, decision-makers to identify and solve a such as production and sales records, variety of problems, and to clarify quality-control and test records, time management objectives. sheets, and survey sheets. Define data requirements; then gather Compute and analyze data, using and validate information, applying statistical formulas and computers or judgment and statistical tests. calculators. Design, conduct, and evaluate Discuss data presentation requirements experimental operational models in cases with clients. where models cannot be developed from existing data. Enter data into computers for use in analyses and reports. Develop and apply time and cost networks in order to plan, control, and File data and related information, and review large projects. maintain and update databases. Develop business methods and Interview people and keep track of their procedures, including accounting systems, responses. file systems, office systems, logistics Organize paperwork such as survey forms systems, and production schedules. and reports for distribution and for Formulate mathematical or simulation analysis. models of problems, relating constants Participate in the publication of data and and variables, restrictions, alternatives, information. conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters. Select statistical tests for analyzing data. Observe the current system in operation, Send out surveys. and gather and analyze information about each of the parts of component problems, Detailed Tasks using a variety of sources. Detailed Work Activities: Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy; reformulate models assist with business or managerial as necessary. research Prepare management reports defining collect scientific or technical data and evaluating problems and collect statistical data recommending solutions. compile numerical or statistical data Specify manipulative or computational TORQ Analysis Page 4 of 11. Copyright 2009. Workforce Associates, Inc. Operations Research Analysts Statistical Assistants methods to be applied to models. create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts Study