Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Operations Research Anlys:
50.8%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Low
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Med
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Med
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
This result is backed by strong agreement across multiple data sources.
AI Resilience Report forOperations Research Analysts
$88,940 median salary•7,500 annual openings•SOC Code: 15-2031.00
Operations Research Analysts are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
Operations research analysts are labeled "Mostly Resilient" because AI is acting as a powerful assistant in this field rather than a replacement, handling time-consuming tasks like literature reviews and model building while humans stay in charge of the parts that matter most. The most important work, like sitting down with managers to understand what problem actually needs solving and making high-stakes decisions that require trust and explanation, still needs a real person.
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This role is mostly resilient
Operations research analysts are labeled "Mostly Resilient" because AI is acting as a powerful assistant in this field rather than a replacement, handling time-consuming tasks like literature reviews and model building while humans stay in charge of the parts that matter most. The most important work, like sitting down with managers to understand what problem actually needs solving and making high-stakes decisions that require trust and explanation, still needs a real person.
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Latest AI news for Operations Research Anlys
These articles highlight the transformative impact of AI on operations research analysts. The shift to AI-first supply chains, as discussed in "2026: The age of the AI supply chain," indicates that analysts will need to embrace AI tools for enhanced decision-making. Similarly, "Adaptability is the new job security" emphasizes the importance of continuous learning in a rapidly changing environment. By developing skills in AI and predictive analytics, students can position themselves for resilient careers in a landscape that increasingly values adaptability and innovation.
Adaptability is the new job security: AI and the future of work
institute.bankofamerica.com • 5/14/2026
AI is reshaping jobs, more than replacing them – making adaptability and continuous learning key to long term resilience.
How AI is shifting global supply chains from reactive to predictive
www.scmr.com • 1/12/2026
Predictive orchestration is replacing siloed planning models. AI-powered control towers now integrate procurement, manufacturing,...
2026: The age of the AI supply chain
www.scmr.com • 11/13/2025
AI becomes the core engine. Supply chains in manufacturing and automotive are shifting toward AI-first operations, but true scalability...
What New Job Will AI Create in Logistics & Supply Chain Management?
www.inboundlogistics.com • 11/12/2025
This Inbound Logistics article explores how automation and machine learning are reshaping careers—and what new job titles and skill sets are...
The Role of AI in Developing Resilient Supply Chains | GJIA
gjia.georgetown.edu • 2/5/2024
Companies are using AI to manage supply chains, will it enhance supply chain resilience and how will it impact employment?
More Career Info
Career: Operations Research Analysts
They solve problems for businesses by using math and computers to find the best ways to save time, money, and resources.
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Alternate Titles
Analytical Strategist · Operations Research Analyst (Ops Research Analyst) · Operations Research Scientist (Ops Research Scientist) · Researcher · Advanced Analytics Associate · Decision Analyst · Optimization Analyst
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$88,940
Jobs (2025)
113,100
Growth (2025-35)
+11.9%
Annual Openings
7,500
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
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Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
2
Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
3
Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.
4
Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data.
5
Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
6
Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
7
Educate staff in the use of mathematical models.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
