Manages activities of Operations Research Department of industrial or non-profit firm in accordance with established policies to provide improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Provides guidance and technical assistance in engineering and scientific research methods to staff. Monitors research... [+] More

Manages activities of Operations Research Department of industrial or non-profit firm in accordance with established policies to provide improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Provides guidance and technical assistance in engineering and scientific research methods to staff. Monitors research projects through staff's preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences.

Reviews and analyzes results of research surveys, studies, or programs, and the compilation and analysis of factors, and submits recommendations to management for approval or action. Plans, develops, and implements new approved programs and ideas and recommends the expansion or discontinuance of current projects or programs. Contributes to the preparation of department budget and schedules, and controls research expenditures within approved limitations. May recruit, hire, and train department staff, evaluate staff performance, and develop goals and objectives for staff. [-] Less

Manages activities of Operations Research Department of industrial or non-profit firm in accordance with established policies to provide improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Provides guidance and technical assistance in engineering and scientific research methods to staff. Monitors research... [+] More

Manages activities of Operations Research Department of industrial or non-profit firm in accordance with established policies to provide improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Provides guidance and technical assistance in engineering and scientific research methods to staff. Monitors research projects through staff's preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences.

Reviews and analyzes results of research surveys, studies, or programs, and the compilation and analysis of factors, and submits recommendations to management for approval or action. Plans, develops, and implements new approved programs and ideas and recommends the expansion or discontinuance of current projects or programs. Contributes to the preparation of department budget and schedules, and controls research expenditures within approved limitations. May recruit, hire, and train department staff, evaluate staff performance, and develop goals and objectives for staff. [-] Less

Directs, plans, and schedules the development, production, and administrative processing of the organization's computer operations. Assigns and schedules work, or delegates work to subordinate managers and supervisors, and reviews work. Ensures rapid, accurate, and efficient processing of corporation's workload by... [+] More

Directs, plans, and schedules the development, production, and administrative processing of the organization's computer operations. Assigns and schedules work, or delegates work to subordinate managers and supervisors, and reviews work. Ensures rapid, accurate, and efficient processing of corporation's workload by use of a computer-based system. Builds systems capability that reflects the highest state of technical sophistication consistent with the corporation's needs and budget. Ensures security of company's database. Recommends insights that contribute to overall company strategic management. Ensures corporation makes maximum use of the general system by providing for the education and training of the principal users.

Consults with management to determine information requirements of management, scientists, or engineers, determine boundaries and priorities of new projects, and discuss system capacity and equipment acquisitions. Confers with department heads involved with proposed projects to ensure cooperation and further define nature of project. Confers with computer analysts or engineers to define equipment needs. Reviews project feasibility studies. Maintains a professional, technical, and clerical staff capable of meeting current and future needs. Establishes work standards. Interprets policies, purposes, and goals of organization to subordinates. Prepares progress reports to inform management of project status and deviation from goals. Contracts with management specialists, technical personnel, or vendors to solve problems. Reviews reports of computer and peripheral equipment production, malfunctions, and maintenance to ascertain costs and plan department operating changes. Analyzes department workflow and workers' job duties to recommend reorganization or departmental realignment within company. Participates in decisions concerning staffing and promotions within data processing department. Directs training of subordinates. Keeps current on new developments in information technology, and plans for future upgrades and organizational changes. May prepare proposals and solicit sale of systems analysis, programming, and computer services to outside firms. May assist staff to diagnose and solve computer equipment problems. May participate in technical projects, such as writing equipment specifications or developing computer programs for specified applications. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with gathering, recording, and analyzing data about current and potential customers, competitors, and the market for the purpose of creating a business plan, launching a new product or service, fine tuning existing products or services,... [+] More

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with gathering, recording, and analyzing data about current and potential customers, competitors, and the market for the purpose of creating a business plan, launching a new product or service, fine tuning existing products or services, and/or expanding into new markets. Plans, develops, and establishes policies and objectives of the organization's market research function. Develops market research programs, including methods of marketing, in accordance with organization's objectives.

Monitors market trends and analyzes, reviews, and formulates findings of market research staff, and works with management and appropriate departments to devise and adapt a sales and marketing plan based on the results of findings and sales forecasts. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of progress reports, records of expenditures, sales records, trend research, and other research findings in order to keep management informed. Devises new marketing research programs to add value and profitability to products and services provided. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs, develops, implements, publicizes, and administers operations strategies and objectives to ensure the achievement of organization's goals and objectives. Directs the operations function in conjunction with business growth, introduction of new operational systems, meeting organizational financial objectives, and meeting organizational... [+] More

Directs, develops, implements, publicizes, and administers operations strategies and objectives to ensure the achievement of organization's goals and objectives. Directs the operations function in conjunction with business growth, introduction of new operational systems, meeting organizational financial objectives, and meeting organizational goals in relation to safety, quality, and timely delivery of products or services. Assists with development of organization's policies, practices, and attainment of operating goals, while maintaining some management responsibility.

Assesses and assists in upgrading the management talent base within operations to achieve growth and meet market needs. Coordinates needed support to operations areas through intradepartmental interface for smooth workflow and cost-efficient product or service. Manages and assists in coordinating efforts between support departments within the organization. Contributes to the overall short- and long-range planning process and in the establishment and assessment of the organization's annual operating budget. Plans, prepares, controls, monitors, and forecasts organization's direct and/or indirect budgets. Directs the capital expenditure and asset redeployment activities. Ensures attainment of efficient and economical performance in relation to profit and year-end goals. Participates in the investigation and implementation of new services, manufacturing processes, and product or systems technologies to meet the organization's objectives. Establishes, implements, revises, and maintains policies and procedures related to operations. Oversees compliance of established policies. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates activities of Operations Research Department, using engineering and scientific research methods to assist engineering, operations, sales, or a major division of an organization in identifying means for attaining improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Reviews analyses... [+] More

Directs and coordinates activities of Operations Research Department, using engineering and scientific research methods to assist engineering, operations, sales, or a major division of an organization in identifying means for attaining improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Reviews analyses of activities, costs, and operations to determine department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives. Plans, develops, and administers policies, procedures, and objectives of the operations research functions, assisting the Top Research Officer, in accordance with organization's objectives.

Confers with Top Research Officer and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions. Directs research surveys and studies and reviews compilation and analysis proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for further consideration and recommends allocation of funds to support them. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Prepares and administers operations research budget. May recruit, hire, and train department staff, evaluate staff performance, and develop goals and objectives for staff. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs, coordinates, and administers the planning, research, and development function improving existing or creating new products, processes, services, ideologies, territorial expansion, and/or development of new ventures for an organization. Plans and develops aspects of research and development proposals, such as... [+] More

Directs, coordinates, and administers the planning, research, and development function improving existing or creating new products, processes, services, ideologies, territorial expansion, and/or development of new ventures for an organization. Plans and develops aspects of research and development proposals, such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.

Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for further consideration and recommends allocation of funds to support them. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Conducts testing and pilot runs for new or improved products or services. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Prepares and administers research and development budget. May recruit, hire, and train department staff, evaluate staff performance, and develop goals and objectives for staff. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs activities of department and personnel responsible for ensuring that tax research has been properly conducted. Collects data based on tax studies and analyses of past and current years to prepare budgets and to justify taxes reported. Correlates appropriations for... [+] More

Directs activities of department and personnel responsible for ensuring that tax research has been properly conducted. Collects data based on tax studies and analyses of past and current years to prepare budgets and to justify taxes reported. Correlates appropriations for specific taxes related to divisional programs.

Produces regular and special budget reports to interpret budget directives and to establish policies for carrying out directives. Presents reports to director of organization with recommendations for budget revisions. [-] Less

Directs, plans, and controls the operational research program, utilizing engineering and scientific research methods for improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of the performance of the organization. Plans, develops, and establishes policies, procedures, and objectives of the organization's research operations functions... [+] More

Directs, plans, and controls the operational research program, utilizing engineering and scientific research methods for improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of the performance of the organization. Plans, develops, and establishes policies, procedures, and objectives of the organization's research operations functions in accordance with organization's objectives.

Reviews and analyzes results of research, determines the obtained benefits, and determines justified expenditures. Reviews and decides upon research results and recommendations to be presented to management. Approves and monitors the research operations budget. Reviews and determines methods and procedures to be used for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Determines and assigns new research programs that may add value and profitability to the products and services provided. Ensures research operations department remains current with changing technologies in order to continually perform more sophisticated research. [-] Less

Manages market research and analysis activities to provide information regarding sales potential and market conditions for an organization's products and services. Implements and oversees the organization's market research program, which includes analysis of sales records, trends, and new and existing... [+] More

Manages market research and analysis activities to provide information regarding sales potential and market conditions for an organization's products and services. Implements and oversees the organization's market research program, which includes analysis of sales records, trends, and new and existing product and service markets. Interprets and predicts consumer trends through the use of analytic techniques. Projects market potential and estimates market penetration. Schedules and assigns tasks to supervisors or analysts.

Monitors research projects and prepares reports for management's use regarding market conditions, market potential, sales forecasts, and information on competitors. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces company policy. Responsible for the motivation and development of subordinates to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth. May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. [-] Less