Operations Research Advisor

A Principal in Data Science and Operations Research (DSOR) Enablement is a senior-level role responsible for leading the integration of advanced analytics and operations research methodologies across the organization, driving optimization of business processes and decision-making. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify strategic opportunities and implement data-driven solutions that align with organizational goals. With a deep understanding of both business operations and technical methodologies, they provide strategic direction, mentorship, and technical expertise, empowering DSOR practitioners to deliver impactful insights and solutions. They play a key role in influencing leadership through effective communication, ensuring that DSOR initiatives deliver impactful, value-driven outcomes.

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the “startup” of the DSOR

Enablement function

• Lead and inspire DSOR initiatives, driving innovative, data-driven solutions

that optimize business processes and support growth

• Provide strategic guidance, setting clear priorities, and ensuring effective

execution of DSOR projects from hypothesis to deliverable

• Mobilize and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of curiosity,

experimentation, and continuous improvement

• Support the design of user-centric products that align with business goals,

enhancing decision-making and user engagement

• Communicate complex DSOR concepts clearly to stakeholders, influencing

leadership and ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives

• Track progress and ensure accountability for project milestones, delivering

impactful solutions that maximize the value of DSOR initiatives

• Author and propagate best practices for the DSOR discipline to facilitate a

culture that advances DSOR globally

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Data Science, Operations Research, Engineering, Business

Administration, Business Analytics, or related discipline. [Advanced degree preferred.]

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Five to eight (5 - 8) years of experience in working with teams in analytics, data science, operations

research, engineering or a related field, with demonstrated leadership in managing teams and executing

complex projects. Practitioner or practitioner-adjacent experience in analytics, data science, operations

research, or a related fields inclusive of prototyping and rapid experimentation

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred locations include Memphis, TN, Pittsburgh, PA, or Plano, TX.

Pay Transparency: USA: $9,208.38/mo - $20,872.33/mo, CO: $9,208.38/mo - $20,002.65/mo, CA: $9,719.96/mo - $16,575.08/mo, NJ: $9,719.96/mo - $15,551.93/mo, ME, OH & VT: $9,719.96/mo - $17,393.61/mo, MN: $9,719.96/mo - $19,132.97/mo, IL & NV: $9,719.96/mo - $20,002.65/mo,

Pay: MD, NY, VA & WA: $9,719.96/mo - $20,872.33/mo, MA: $10,231.53/mo - $20,872.33/mo, RI: $11,254.69/mo - $19,132.97/mo, CT: $11,254.69/mo - $20,002.65/mo, DC & HI: $11,766.26/mo - $20,002.65/mo, NYC: $11,766.26/mo - $20,872.33/mo (FEC_E29)

Additional Details: This position is eligible for remote work and may be located anywhere within the U.S. excluding AK, HI and U.S. territories. However, if you live within the 50-mile radius of a campus you will be required to work at a FedEx campus several days per week.

Pay Transparency:
The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations.  If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

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Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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