Operations Research Data Scientist

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Juno Beach, FL that is seeking an Operations Research Data Scientist. Summary: The Pricing and Analytics team helps ensure renewables projects are built on-time and on-budget. We are looking for an Operations Research Data Scientist to help us solve the most impactful supply chain problems in renewable energy. In this cross-functional role, you will leverage your experience in mathematical optimization and monte carlo simulation to build software tools that optimize inventory and reduce operational risk. Responsibilities:

• Build simulation and optimization models to solve constantly evolving supply chain problems
• Develop decision-support tools that impact supply chain strategy in partnership with software engineers and data engineers
• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the organization to improve operational efficiency and profitability
• Help support and maintain existing models and tools owned by the team
• Assist with data-pipelining in preparation for modeling
  
  

Requirements

• BA/BS in a STEM field - Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science preferred
• Master's degree in the above is not required
• 1-3 years of industry experience building mixed integer programming models and Monte Carlo simulations
  
  

Experience With

• Mathematical Optimization: Mixed integer programming, linear programming
• Monte Carlo Simulation
• R and/or Python
• One or more optimization algebraic modeling languages (e.g., Pyomo or AMPL)
• One or more optimization solvers (e.g., Gurobi, CBC, CPLEX, Xpress, GAMS)
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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