Decision Scientist I, Operations Decision Science

Decision Scientist I, Operations Decision Science

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Decision Scientist I, Operations Decision Science

United States, Georgia, Atlanta

Operations Anlys & Performance

15-Jun-2026

Ref #: 32934

How you''ll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

At Delta Air Lines, connection is at the heart of everything we do and guides our every action. We strive to welcome and care for all of our customers during their travels with us and aim to deliver an elevated experience.

Delta Air Lines connects the world by flying over 180 million customers annually to more than 300 destinations. Behind this global operation is a complex network of decisions, logistics, and real‑time problem‑solving. The Operations Decision Science (ODS) team plays a critical role in enabling smarter and more efficient decisions across Delta's operations.

We are seeking a Decision Scientist to perform applied analytics and develop machine learning models. This is an excellent opportunity for early‑career professionals who want to apply analytical and engineering skills to real‑world operational challenges and learn from an experienced team of decision scientists.

What You'll Do

• Data Science & Applied Analytics (Primary Focus)
• Work within a team of decision scientists to develop advanced analytics solutions for complex business problems
• Collect data and perform exploratory data analysis
• Present analysis to business owners using concise but compelling narrative and visuals
• Learn new techniques within cloud-based platforms

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values - Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork - every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry-leading prot sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benets including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benets
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Experience
• Internship or professional experience in applied analytics, data science, operational analysis, or related fields
• Technical Skills
• Experience with Python for data manipulation, basic analytics, and / or simple simulations
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
• Working knowledge of machine learning libraries (Scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, etc.)
• Soft Skills
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to teammates and non‑technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage time and organize tasks with guidance from senior team members
• Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn from others
• Core Values
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a customer‑first mindset

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
• Master's degree preferred
• Exposure to cloud environments like AWS preferred
• Working knowledge of simulation techniques (Discrete event, Agent-based, etc.) preferred

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