Delta Air Lines · 1 day ago
Senior Decision Scientist, Operations Research | Optimization
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDelta Air Lines is seeking a Senior Decision Scientist to join their Operations Research - Optimization team. The role focuses on developing advanced planning and disruption management solutions to enhance airline performance and operational efficiencies using cutting-edge optimization techniques and technology.
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Responsibilities
Develop advanced planning and disruption management solutions aimed at continually improving airline performance and operational efficiencies
Apply leading-edge optimization techniques and latest technology to build state-of-the-art decision support tools in a fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable quantitative field
3+ years' experience in scientist or analyst capacity
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 prioritizations skills
Ability to work well collaboratively and independently
Consistently 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
Preferred
1+ year of Airline experience, particularly in the Disruption Management field
Experience in developing and deploying applications to AWS
Benefits
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
Company
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is a technical airline company that focuses on safety, innovation, reliability, and customer experience.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Barclays Bank
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt
2007-05-03IPO
Leadership Team
Edward Bastian
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Janki
CFO
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