Decision Scientist, Operations Research

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is seeking a data science professional to develop, deploy, and refine data-driven models that enhance commercial and operational decision-making across the Delta network.

The role emphasizes forecasting, optimization, and analytical tooling, with collaboration across senior data scientists and business stakeholders to translate complex problems into scalable solutions and actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, enhancement, and deployment of data science models and analytical solutions that improve commercial and operational decision-making across Delta's network (e.g. forecasting, optimization, performance measurement).
• Partner with senior data scientists, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, define requirements, and translate complex business problems into actionable analytical solutions.
• Build, maintain, and optimize data pipelines, datasets, and analytical tools that support modeling, reporting, and decision-making processes.
• Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, forecasting, and optimization techniques to generate insights and recommendations that drive measurable business value.
• Monitor model performance, validate results, and implement enhancements to ensure accuracy, reliability, and long-term effectiveness of analytical solutions.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and business impacts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and support high-priority business initiatives by delivering timely, data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Continuously develop airline industry expertise, adopt emerging analytics and AI capabilities, and contribute to team knowledge sharing and best practices.

Job description

At Delta, we connect people and cultures, power extraordinary experiences, and shape the future of travel. Here, you'll work on complex challenges on a global scale, using augmented intelligence to build emerging technologies, amplify human potential and continuously grow the skills that keep you at the forefront of what's next.

Leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and business acumen to develop data-driven solutions that improve commercial performance and support strategic decision-making. This role exists to identify opportunities, translate complex business challenges into scalable analytical solutions, and drive measurable value through collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Support the development, enhancement, and deployment of data science models and analytical solutions that improve commercial and operational decision-making across Delta's network (e.g. forecasting, optimization, performance measurement).
• Partner with senior data scientists, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, define requirements, and translate complex business problems into actionable analytical solutions.
• Build, maintain, and optimize data pipelines, datasets, and analytical tools that support modeling, reporting, and decision-making processes.
• Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, forecasting, and optimization techniques to generate insights and recommendations that drive measurable business value.
• Monitor model performance, validate results, and implement enhancements to ensure accuracy, reliability, and long-term effectiveness of analytical solutions.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and business impacts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and support high-priority business initiatives by delivering timely, data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Continuously develop airline industry expertise, adopt emerging analytics and AI capabilities, and contribute to team knowledge sharing and best practices.