Data Scientist - Operations Research & Optimization Expert

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Data Science
Machine Learning (ML)
Operations Research
Optimization
CPLEX
Python
R
Retail
Microsoft Azure
Mathematical Programming

Job Details

Data Scientist - Operations Research & Optimization Expert

Location: Remote

Contract Type: W2 Only

Duration: 6 Months with possible extension

Role: Senior Data Scientist / Optimization Specialist
Experience: 7 10 years in advanced analytics, with at least 3 5 years focused on OR and optimization in marketing or retail contexts.

Operations Research & Optimization Expertise: Strong foundation in mathematical programming (linear, nonlinear, integer) and experience with stochastic modeling.
Marketing Mix Modeling: Proven experience building and validating MMM for retail or consumer-facing businesses.
Advanced Analytics & Programming: Proficiency in Python or R, with hands-on experience using optimization libraries such as Pyomo, Gurobi, or CPLEX.
Statistical & Machine Learning Knowledge: Expertise in regression, time-series analysis, and causal inference.
Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with retail marketing strategies, pricing, and promotional planning.
Tools & Platforms: Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms (e.g., Azure ML, Databricks) and visualization tools.

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