Navy
INTELLIGENCE
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
3211
Operations Research and Analysis
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Operations research and analysis officers use quantitative methods to study missions, resources, risks, and possible courses of action. They develop models and simulations, analyze data, and present recommendations that support senior leader decisions.
Core Skills
- operations research
- statistical modeling
- simulation and wargaming
- decision analysis
- cost effectiveness analysis
- data visualization
- optimization methods
- risk analysis
- executive technical briefing
Common Certifications
- INFORMS Certified Analytics Professional
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
- SAS Certified Advanced Analytics Professional
- SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programming Using SAS
- Project Management Professional
- Certified Analytics Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
- Python Institute Certified Associate in Python Programming
- SAS Programming 1: Essentials
Career Growth
- INFORMS Certified Analytics Professional
- SAS Certified Advanced Analytics Professional
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate
- Project Management Professional
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.