textile-leather-and-footwear-researcher/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — textile, leather and footwear researcher

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 15-2031.00 (Operations Research Analysts) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2149; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
• [Core] Educate staff in the use of mathematical models.
• [Core] Review research literature.
• [Core] Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
• [Core] Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
• [Core] Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.
• [Core] Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
• [Core] Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
• [Core] Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
• [Core] Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes.
• [Core] Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
• [Core] Break systems into their components, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them.
• [Core] Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models.
• [Core] Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
• [Core] Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data.
• [Core] Develop and apply time and cost networks to plan, control, and review large projects.
• [Core] Develop business methods and procedures, including accounting systems, file systems, office systems, logistics systems, and production schedules.

Detailed work activities

• Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
• Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
• Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
• Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.
• Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
• Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
• Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
• Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
• Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
• Develop detailed project plans.
• Develop scientific or mathematical models.
• Document operational activities.
• Evaluate data quality.
• Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
• Present research results to others.
• Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
• Train others on work processes.
• Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.