Senior Operations Research Scientist

Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security.

DEFCON AI, an insights company, is developing a next-generation modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) toolset tailored for mobility and logistics operations across various environments. Leveraging our extensive expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), mathematical optimization, analytics, and world-class software engineering, we are poised to revolutionize the industry.

Are you passionate about driving innovation through advanced mathematical modeling? Does working in a multi-disciplinary team that addresses a diverse range of complex problems get you excited? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Senior Operations Research Scientist in the Tech Development and Analytics team at DEFCON AI.

We’re currently looking for creative, smart, and humble teammates who want to join our group of world-renowned researchers as we push the boundaries applying AI to complex problems. As an Operations Research Scientist, you will be at the forefront of driving the development and deployment of our latest optimization, simulation, and data science models to production.

• Experience formulating and solving optimization problems
• MS or PhD in mathematics, operations research, physics, computer science, industrial engineering or related field.
• Programming experience in Python and/or R, version control (Git), and database (SQL, MySQL) and common data science libraries (e.g. Pandas, Numpy)
• Knowledge and experience with statistics and data science
• At least 5 years of experience using analysis to solve complex problems
• Active DoD Secret Clearance, or willingness to obtain Clearance
• Willing to temporarily relocate to (or already reside in) Omaha, NE
• If relocating, Defcon will provide a comprehensive relocation package

• Practical experience applying AI/ML techniques
• Basic data engineering skills (data cleaning, building ETL pipelines, and/or database administration)
• Cloud-based development (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc) and deployment (Docker, Kubernetes)
• TS/SCI Clearance

• Top-of-market competitive salary, bonus, and equity package
• 100% employer paid comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental and vision for you and your family
• Unlimited PTO, with your manager's approval
• 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Occasional travel to our offices in Washington D.C or alternative locations to collaborate with your team in person.

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