Operations Decision Scientist: Simulation & Optimization

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Delta Air Lines is seeking a Decision Scientist to apply analytical skills to real-world operations in Atlanta. You’ll develop simulation models and run experiments to evaluate strategies, collaborating with optimization specialists to improve decision frameworks.

You will partner with operational teams, translate findings into actionable insights, and own well-scoped workstreams while maintaining thorough documentation and mentorship for colleagues.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in simulation-focused analytics or related fields.
• Experience with discrete-event, agent-based, or stochastic modeling.
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, and optimization concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate simulation models (discrete-event, agent-based, Monte Carlo, or hybrid).
• Run experiments to assess operational strategies and policies.
• Apply statistics to simulate outputs and ensure credibility.
• Collaborate with optimization experts to embed insights into decision frameworks.
• Document models, analyses, and assumptions clearly.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

AnyLogic

Arena

Simio

ProModel

Python

SQL

Optimization techniques

Job description

Delta Air Lines is seeking a Decision Scientist to apply analytical skills to real-world operations in Atlanta. You’ll develop simulation models and run experiments to evaluate strategies, collaborating with optimization specialists to improve decision frameworks.

You will partner with operational teams, translate findings into actionable insights, and own well-scoped workstreams while maintaining thorough documentation and mentorship for colleagues.