Operations Research Scientist

Job Summary

To enhance operational efficiency and service reliability, the contract Operations Research Scientist will develop advanced optimization and machine learning models while working in a hybrid environment, collaborating with stakeholders to transform data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop real-time models for network disruption management and recovery to support railroad operations
• Design and implement advanced mathematical optimization and machine learning models using programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++
• Collaborate with cross-departmental partners to identify and implement operational improvements and process optimizations

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in developing and deploying decision-support systems using operations research methodologies
• Strong expertise in mathematical optimization techniques, including Linear Programming and Mixed Integer Programming
• Proficiency in Python and experience with additional programming languages such as Java or C++
• Experience with machine learning, predictive analytics, and model deployment in production environments