Army MOS · Support
49X Untrained Operations Research/System Analysis (ORSA)
Overview
An Untrained Operations Research and System Analysis officer receives this designation upon becoming an FA 49 officer, and the designation does not code a position. The officer retains the designation until completing ORSA MAC I or earning a graduate degree in an approved discipline.
Core Skills
- operations research fundamentals
- statistical analysis
- data modeling and simulation
- problem structuring and framing
- requirements elicitation
- decision analysis
- cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis
- experimental design
- technical writing and reporting
- briefing and presentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Python
- Salesforce software
- Structured query language SQL
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Administration
- IT Management
- Intelligence Analysis
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Certified Artificial Intelligence Practitioner (CAIP)
- IT Specialist: Artificial Intelligence · Funded
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
- Certified Analytics Professional: Expert (CAP-X) · Funded
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate · Funded
- IIBA Certification in Business Data Analytics (IIBA-CBDA)
- SAS Certified Advanced Analytics Professional
What the Work Involves
- Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
- Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
- Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
- Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
- Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
Related Occupations
- Data Scientists
- Management Analysts
- Software Developers
- Database Architects
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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