How youll 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. The Operations Decision Science team at Delta seeks an operations research scientist to take on developing data-driven solutions aimed at continually improving airline performance and decision making. An appropriate candidate will have good technical knowledge of operations research optimization models, simulation models, and core data science/data engineering skillset. The candidate should have excellent organizational and communication skills and feel comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The role will support the delivery of decision support applications based on optimization models and data science.Primary Functions:Design, develop, implement, and calibrate optimization products Build complex data sets from multiple data sources, both internally and externally.Partner with Information Technology to optimize and enhance the database environment for optimal efficiency and best practices Provide technical leadership to Deltas business unitsLeverage emerging technologies and identify efficient and meaningful ways to disseminate data and analysis to satisfy the business’ needsLead complex process improvement and project management engagements for both individual business units and cross-divisional initiatives.Interface with business unit leaders to develop and maintain internal customer relationshipsPractices safety-conscious environment resulting in employee safety and well-being
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: 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
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications) Working knowledge in multiple optimization methods (LP, MILP, QCP, MIQP, CP etc.)Working knowledge in commercial optimization solvers (Gurobi, Cplex, etc.)Working knowledge in model tuning/calibrationFamiliarity with AWSProficiency in working with relational databases and query authoring (SQL)Proficiency in Python, C++ or other programming languagesStrong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills Must be performing satisfactorily in present positionConsistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data. Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles. Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency. Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) Bachelors/Masters degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience in fine tuning and model calibration is preferredWorking knowledge of GIT, Linux/Unix and Bash/Shell scripting is preferredWorking knowledge of statistical/machine learning tools (e.g., SAS, R, TensorFlow) preferred