Senior Data Scientist – Operations Research

Job Description

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Let’s define tomorrow, together. DescriptionJob DescriptionUnited Airlines, Inc. has multiple openings for Sr. Data Scientists – Operations Research in Chicago, IL.

Develop the approach and methods to define and solve management problems through quantitative analysis and analytical models using operations research, machine learning, and structured programming languages. Provide ongoing analytical services to client organizations.

Build and develop operations research/optimization mathematical models and provide client support. Leverage understanding of the business process to identify and implement solutions that will result in significant bottom-line contributions. Participate in model design, prototype, and model development for several efforts that occur simultaneously and interface with product delivery groups.

Identify, research, or solve large complex problems using big data, operations research, and machine learning principals. Design analytic plan/develop hypotheses to test and understand limitations of analysis (what it can and cannot be used for). Understand the intuition behind the numbers (i.

e. , does it make sense?

). Keep informed about the latest analytical methods and research. Communicate results to management and clients.

Contribute deck content and build the story for the deck with guidance to summarize findings. Raise concerns when scope of analysis may not align with time available and choose an appropriate scope of analysis to conduct balancing ROI to time available. Identify solution quality risks and on-time risks.

Understand the business value, process, and expectations before focusing on choice of a technical solution. Anticipate working team questions to data and approach. Develop and deliver presentations aligned with Analytics and Innovation department standards.

Telecommuting permitted from anywhere in the U. S. Required to work in the office, 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, at least 3 days per quarter.

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