Senior Decision Scientist, Operations Research

- Senior

Atlanta, GA

Air Transportation

About the position

The Operation Research - Optimization team at Delta seeks a senior scientist to join our energetic and highly innovative team that applies leading-edge optimization techniques and latest technology to build state-of-the-art decision support tools in a fast-paced environment. As a senior scientist you will be focused on developing advanced planning and disruption management solutions aimed at continually improving airline performance and operational efficiencies. An appropriate candidate will have excellent technical knowledge of operations research models and solid computer science skills. Strong candidates will be self-motivated and exhibit excellent critical thinking skills, the ability to synthesize complex problems and create solutions that add value to a myriad of business needs. Ideal candidates have more than just knowledge or skill set, as they also have a 'can do' mindset to find solutions.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable quantitative field
• Strong background in modeling, optimization, and algorithms
• Experience in designing, developing and implementing optimization tools
• Excellent programming skills (C++, Python)
• Experience in using commercial optimization solvers such as CPLEX, Gurobi and Xpress
• Experience with algebraic modeling language such as AMPL
• Experience with GIT and DevOps
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work well collaboratively and independently

Nice-to-haves

• 1+ year of Airline experience, particularly in the Disruption Management field
• Experience in developing and deploying applications to AWS

Benefits

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare