15- Research analysts. Formulate and apply mathematical models and other optimization methods to develop and interpret information that helps management make decisions. Operations research is, in principle, the application of scientific methods, techniques, and tools to solve problems involving the operation of a system in order to provide those who control the system with optimal solutions to the problems. Simply put, it is a systematic and analytical approach to decision making and problem solving. In this award-winning video, IEOR students explain what industrial engineering and operations research is, how their skills can improve the world, and discuss exciting careers at IEOR. . IEOR is the process of inventing and designing ways to analyze and improve complex systems. IEOR improves processes to create a better world. An operations research analyst collects and analyzes data to understand operational problems and design ways to improve business processes. The role title may also be operations analyst, operations consultant, operations researcher, or operations researcher. Operations researchers often use advanced techniques to,