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Delta Air Lines connects the world by flying 180 million customers to 300+ destinations every year. At Operations Decision Science (ODS), we build and deploy data science and predictive modeling tools to support this complex operation. ODS currently seeks a scientist to develop insights, machine learning models, and solutions aimed at continually improving airline performance and decision making. Join our team to make a real-world impact by developing analytical solutions to deliver the best air travel experiences. An appropriate candidate will have excellent technical knowledge of simulation methodology (discrete event and agent-based paradigms), reinforcement learning 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 simulation, optimization models and data science.
Primary Functions:- Design, develop, implement, and calibrate decision support products (simulation, RL and data science)
- 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 Delta's business units
- Leverage emerging technologies and identify efficient and meaningful ways to disseminate data and analysis to satisfy the business' needs
- Lead 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 relationships
- Practices safety-conscious environment resulting in employee safety and well-being
- Master's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience working in supply chain analytics applications
- Working knowledge in development of RL models using simulation as a training platform
- Working knowledge in model tuning/calibration
- Proficiency in working with relational databases and query authoring (SQL)
- Proficiency in Python, C or other programming languages
- Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by Delta Air Lines, Inc.
- Working knowledge in multiple simulation paradigms and tools (Anylogic preferred)
- Working knowledge building optimization models and leveraging optimization engines (Gurobi, CPLEX) preferred
- Working knowledge of GIT, Linux/Unix and Bash/Shell scripting is preferred
- Working knowledge of statistical/machine learning tools (e.g., SAS, R, TensorFlow) preferred
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