Data - Decision Scientist Pt2

Apex Systems; Lake Buena Vista (FL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance; Short Term Disability

Hospitalization Coverage

401k

Weekly Pay Periods

Training and Development Programs

Referral Program

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Decision Scientist / Operations Research Scientist to join an advanced analytics team focused on mathematical modeling, optimization, statistics, and machine learning. The role emphasizes revenue management, forecasting, pricing, and resource allocation to drive measurable business value.

The position requires strong quantitative training, experience in optimization or decision science, and the ability to communicate complex findings to business partners.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, OR, IE, Math, ML, or Econometrics.
• Experience with optimization or decision science areas listed (e.g., decision analysis, mixed-integer, nonlinear, stochastic, discrete-event).
• Proficiency in Python, R, SAS, Julia, MATLAB, or similar computing tools.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and implement decision-science and optimization models to support business objectives.
• Translate complex business challenges into quantitative solutions for stakeholders.
• Conduct data collection, data mining, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling.

Skills

Python

Java

C

C++

R

SAS

Julia

MATLAB

Education

Masters or Ph.D. in Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Econometrics, or similar

Job description

Job Description

Job#: 3056789

Position: Decision Scientist / Operations Research Scientist

Location: Fully Remote, United States

Duration: Not specified

Pay Rate Range: Not specified

Project Description

Our client is seeking a Decision Scientist to join an advanced analytics team focused on applying mathematical modeling, optimization, statistics, and machine learning to complex business challenges.

This team operates at the intersection of business strategy, advanced analytics, and technology, helping business partners identify opportunities for analytics, improve decision-making, and drive measurable value. The work spans the full analytics lifecycle, including solution conceptualization, model design and development, implementation, integration into business processes, and ongoing support.

The role will have a particular focus on decision science applications related to revenue management, forecasting, pricing, resource allocation, and optimization.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and implement decision science and optimization models that support business objectives.
• Partner with business stakeholders as an analytical consultant to translate complex business challenges into quantitative solutions.
• Research advanced analytical techniques and translate them into practical, sustainable solutions.
• Perform data collection, data mining, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling.
• Develop decision science algorithms, analytical tools, and supporting systems.
• Model and analyze revenue management, forecasting, pricing, and resource-allocation challenges using mathematical, statistical, optimization, and simulation techniques.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to business partners in a clear, actionable manner.
• Identify and apply advanced analytics best practices across multiple business areas.

Selling Points for Candidates

• Opportunity to solve complex, high-impact business problems using advanced decision science techniques.
• Work across optimization, statistics, simulation, machine learning, forecasting, and revenue management.
• Exposure to a wide variety of business challenges and use cases.
• Ability to take analytical solutions from initial concept and research through implementation and business adoption.
• Highly collaborative role combining advanced technical work with direct business consulting and stakeholder interaction.

Requirements

• Masters or Ph.D. in Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Econometrics, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience with at least one of the following optimization or decision science areas:
  • Decision analysis or multiple-criteria decision making
  • Mixed-integer optimization
  • Nonlinear optimization
  • Stochastic optimization
  • Discrete-event simulation and stochastic models
• Proficiency in at least one computing area:
  • General-purpose programming such as Python, Java, C, or C++
  • Statistical computing such as R or SAS
  • Scientific computing such as Julia or MATLAB
• Ability to develop and apply quantitative models to real-world business problems.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings and technical concepts to business stakeholders.

Plusses

• Experience with revenue management or related decision science applications.
• Knowledge of demand forecasting, resource allocation, and pricing.
• Experience applying advanced analytics to business decision-making.

Interview Process

• Hiring Manager Interview
• Technical Interview
• Two interview rounds anticipated

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance; Short Term Disability
• Hospitalization Coverage
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay Periods
• Training and Development Programs
• 401k
• Referral Program

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process.

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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