• Decision Scientist, Operations Research

    Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)


    How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

     

    At

    Delta Air Lines, connection is at the heart of everything we do and guides our

    every action. We strive to welcome and care for all of our customers during

    their travels with us and aim to deliver an elevated experience.

    Delta

    Air Lines connects the world by flying 180 million customers to 300destinations every year. In Operations Decision Science (ODS), we build and

    deploy predictive and prescriptive tools to support this complex operation. The

    ODS team is seeking an operations research scientist to develop data-driven

    solutions aimed at continually providing decision support, improving airline

    efficiency, and improving airline performance.

     

    An

    ideal candidate has advanced technical knowledge of discrete optimization modeling

    techniques, simulation methodologies, and core data science / data engineering

    concepts. The candidate must have excellent organizational and communication

    skills and feel comfortable in a fast-paced environment. This role will support

    the delivery of decision support applications by leveraging combinatorics,

    algorithms, and optimization.

     

    Primary

    Functions:

    + Interfacewith business unit leaders to develop and maintain internal customerrelationships

    + Identifyefficient and meaningful ways to disseminate and synthesize data to satisfybusiness’ needs

    + Buildcomplex data sets from multiple data sources

    + Collaboratewith fellow scientists to design, develop, deploy, and calibrate new andexisting optimization products

    What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

    + Workingknowledge in multiple optimization techniques (LP, MILP, QCP, MIQP, CP, and/orheuristics)

    + Workingknowledge in commercial optimization solvers (Gurobi, Cplex, other)

    + Workingknowledge in Python programming languages

    + Workingknowledge of Git version control and AWS cloud services

    + Provensuccess in solving complex quantitative problems

    + Strongwritten, oral communication, and interpersonal skills

    + Consistentlyprioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

    + Embracesdiverse people, thinking, and styles.

    + Possessesa high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

    + Isat least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

    What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

    + Master’sdegree in industrial engineering, statistics, mathematics, computer science, orrelated field

    + Priorrelated industry experience

    + Proficiencyin working with relational databases and query authoring (SQL)

    + Proficiencyin solving large scale optimization problems using advanced techniques such ascolumn generation

    + FundamentalMachine Learning techniques, including reinforcement learning

    + Experienceworking in an Agile collaborative environment

     

    Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

     

    Our

    culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care,

    Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in

    everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we

    offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career

    at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation

    and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

    + Competitivesalary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performanceincentives

    + 401(k) withgenerous company contributions up to 9%

    + Paid time offincluding vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parentalleave

    + Comprehensivehealth benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long termdisability and life benefits

    + Family careassistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance,lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help withloved ones in all stages

    + HolisticWellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financialhealth, including access to an employee assistance program offeringsupport for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, andextensive resources supporting mental health

    + Domestic andInternational space-available flight privileges for employees and eligiblefamily members

    + Careerdevelopment programs to achieve your long-term career goals

    + World-widepartnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals createdto focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint

    + BusinessResource Groups created to connect employees with common interests topromote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies

    + Recognitionrewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together

    + Access to over500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperkssuch as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legalservices, and childcare

     

    Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please click here