Senior Operations Research Scientist

Overview

Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in technology-led companies in healthcare, cyber, and national security. DEFCON AI is developing a next-generation modeling, simulation, and analysis toolset for mobility and logistics operations, powered by AI, optimization, analytics, and software engineering.

Are you passionate about driving innovation through advanced mathematical modeling? 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. You will be at the forefront of driving the development and deployment of optimization, simulation, and data science models to production, working with a multidisciplinary group of researchers to address complex problems.

Responsibilities

As an Operations Research Scientist, you will contribute to advancing and deploying optimization, simulation, and data science models to production and collaborate with colleagues to push the boundaries of AI-enabled analytics for mobility, sustainment, and logistics operations.

Requirements

• 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) with common data science libraries (e.g. Pandas, Num Py)
• 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 relocate to Omaha, NE (or already reside there). If relocating, Defcon will provide a comprehensive relocation package

• Practical experience applying AI/ML techniques
• Basic data engineering skills (data cleaning, ETL pipelines, and/or database administration)
• Cloud-based development (AWS, GCP, Azure) 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

Salary Range: $,000

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