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Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

Typical skills in this occupation (O*NET)

MathematicsMathematicsCritical ThinkingComputers and ElectronicsReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingProgrammingSpeaking

1. Statisticians

   Close match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Mathematics, Mathematics, Computers and Electronics, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, English Language

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   ScienceLearning StrategiesSystems Evaluation

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2. Financial Quantitative Analysts

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   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Mathematics, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Active Learning

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   Economics and AccountingSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisPersuasion

   1 live listing on JOBUS in California

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3. Operations Research Analysts

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   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Mathematics, Mathematics, Complex Problem Solving, Computers and Electronics, Speaking, Reading Comprehension

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   Engineering and TechnologySystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisOperations Analysis

   3 live listings on JOBUS in California

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4. Bioinformatics Scientists

   Close match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Computers and Electronics, Reading Comprehension, English Language, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Active Listening

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   BiologyEngineering and TechnologyScienceChemistry

   4 live listings on JOBUS in California

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5. Bioinformatics Technicians

   Good match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Computers and Electronics, Mathematics, English Language, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Active Listening

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   BiologySystems Analysis

   1 live listing on JOBUS in California

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