Gary Marsicek BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST overview Working as a business operations specialist is often fitting for a person with a creative mindset and the ability to optimize the day-to-day activities of a business. While it's sometimes possible to acquire this position with only a high school diploma, it's beneficial to have a bachelor's degree in business. These individuals can work in a variety of settings, but have the same general job duties. Some of these include analyzing a business's current operations, identifying customer needs, creating reports, developing improvement plans and assisting departments in implementing changes. Work activities ctivities are primarily performed in a regular, climate controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting. Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer; bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds. Effective communication skills. Works both independently or within a complex structured team. Works from general instructions on standard job duties and specific directions/ instructions on new assignments. Physical Demands The Operations Specialist must be capable of a full range of body movement and must be in good physical condition. Operations can require bending, climbing, lifting, and stretching. Working condition You would often handle loads up to 20 lbs., sometimes up to 50 lbs. You might do a lot of lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling. Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time Work in this occupation involves sitting more than one-third of the time Working in this career involves (physical activities): Seeing clearly up close Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others Work hours and travel Overtime work Weekend work Skills superior computer skills. excellent analytical skills. organizational skills. excellent written and verbal communication skills. strong tactical management skills. excellent math skills. problem-solving skills. superior interpersonal skills. leadership skills. skills Answering questions about products and services Collecting information about laws and regulations Compiling and recording office and business records Computing and totaling charges Entering information on computer terminals Investigating data to solve problems Medium level of skill required Coordinating worker activities Planning and giving information and help abilities Knowledgeable of general office procedures and bookkeeping processes. Must be able to work long hours under occasional stress. Education required High School diploma. Associates degree in Management, Business or a business-related field. Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Operational Management, Business or related field. Masters degree in Business Administration. Internships in a Business Operations department. Financial Operations Specialist certification. Experience working in Business Operations department. Suggested high school courses Business classes Certification close to the field like M.O.S Join a business club like FBLA Schools where degree can be obtained Terry College of Business Georgia Southern Business School Kennesaw State University wages Employment (1)(1) Employment RSE (3)(3) Mean hourly wage Mean annual wage (2)(2) Wage RSE (3)(3) 938, %$34.42$71, % wages Percentile10%25% 50% (Median) 75%90% Hourly Wage$17.39$23.56$31.78$42.32$54.44 Annual Wage (2)(2) $36,170$49,010$66,090$88,030$113,230 outlook The employment change from 2010 to 2020 is estimated to be +11.6%. (The National average for all occupations is +13%). salary Salaries range from $35,000 to $110,000 annually. Hourly wages range from $17 an hour to $53 an hour.