Ops Research Scientist I

Analyzes existing business system and designs business models and software applications. Develops models and applications based on advanced analytical methods and facilitates communications between Operations Research and end-users. These models and applications will enable informed, data-driven decisions and insights for efficiently running, planning, and transforming the business.

Essential Functions

• Implements advanced analytical techniques such as mathematical modeling, optimization, statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and simulation to drive industry leading concepts to solve complex business problems
• Programs and designs the business operational models and software applications
• Constructs new approaches and methodologies to enhance the business models
• Manages, manipulates, and visualizes data for new and enhanced business operational models
• Responsible for performing unit and system testing, including monitoring, and validating test results
• Writes technical documentation in accordance with business framework
• Develops ad hoc reports and big data analysis according to management requests
• Collaborates with business analysts, field personnel, and other departments for problem resolutions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

Master’s degree/equivalent in computer science, applied mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or related field required. Bachelor's degree with two years related experience satisfies the education requirement.

Minimum Experience

Advanced application (can be through education / coursework) of two or more of the following: Java, SAS, SQL, and/or Python to analyze or design business models and software applications. Advanced application (can be through education / coursework) of two or more commercial optimization, simulation, ML or supply chain modeling engines and languages such as: CPLEX, Gurobi, Xpress, ESRI, Simio, AnyLogic, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn or Supply Chain Guru to analyze business problems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of Operations Research (OR) and Analytics models. Working knowledge of cloud computing in environments such as Azure, Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services. Working knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau, Spotfire, Power BI or d3.js

Experience explaining complex and/or confidential information via both verbal and written means. Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver information sessions to groups and /or individuals. Time management and organizational skills necessary to appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals, and respond to day-to-day functional needs. Experience anticipating and identifying problems and using judgment and fact-based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions.

Job Conditions

Some travel required

Preferred Qualifications:  

Pay Transparency:   

Pay: USA: $6,168.90/mo - $13,571.58/mo, CO: $6,168.90/mo - $13,006.09/mo, CA: $6,511.62/mo - $10,898.39/mo, NJ: $6,511.62/mo - $10,418.59/mo, OH & VT: $6,511.62/mo - $10,744.16/mo, MN: $6,511.62/mo - $12,440.61/mo, IL & NV: $6,511.62/mo - $13,006.09/mo, MD, NY & WA: $6,511.62/mo - $13,571.58/mo, MA: $6,854.33/mo - $13,571.58/mo, RI: $7,539.76/mo - $12,440.61/mo, CT: $7,539.76/mo - $13,006.09/mo, DC & HI: $7,882.48/mo - $13,006.09/mo, NYC: $7,882.48/mo - $13,571.58/mo

Additional Details: This position is eligible for telecommuting and may be located anywhere within the United States excluding AK, HI and U.S. territories. Position will report to Mgr Benjamin Barber. Compensation Grade: FEC_E26. Preference for domicile is Pittsburgh, PA.

Pay Transparency:

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire.

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Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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