Optimization Scientist

Onebridge, a Marlabs Company, is an AI and data analytics consulting firm that strives to improve outcomes for the people we serve through data and technology. We have served some of the largest healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, financial services, and government entities in the U.S. since 2005. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Optimization Scientist to join an innovative and dynamic group of professionals at a company rated among the top “Best Places to Work” in Indianapolis since 2015. 

Optimization Scientist | About You  

As an Optimization Scientist, you are responsible for applying your advanced expertise in optimization algorithms, mathematical modeling, and data analysis to solve complex challenges that drive operational excellence. You thrive on transforming complex data into actionable insights, designing innovative solutions that drive operational excellence, and influencing key strategic decisions across the organization. You are passionate about designing and deploying scalable models that push the limits of what’s possible, and you embrace the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that directly influence the organization’s success. With your strong advisory skills, you excel at translating technical concepts into strategic business recommendations. You are driven by the challenge of continuous innovation, eager to push the boundaries of optimization, and excited to make a lasting impact on the company's growth and success. 

Optimization Scientist | Day-to-Day  

• Lead the creation and implementation of sophisticated mathematical models to optimize key business processes, products, and systems, ensuring they deliver measurable improvements. 
• Identify opportunities to monetize data across the organization by optimizing data usage and driving value through innovative analytics and optimization techniques. 
• Analyze large and complex datasets using advanced tools to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights that directly inform optimization strategies and decision-making. 
• Design and deploy high-performance optimization models in AWS, ensuring scalability and cost-efficiency, and integrating these models into production systems across various business functions. 
• Lead strategic advisory efforts with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, guiding the adoption of optimization best practices and ensuring data-driven decisions align with business goals. 
• Apply and refine optimization solvers and algorithms to solve real-world problems, ensuring solutions align with business objectives and operational requirements. 

Optimization Scientist | Skills & Experience  

• 15+ years of experience in optimization, data science, operations research, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with optimization solvers and platforms such as HiGH, OR-Tools, Gurobi, FICO Xpress, or similar tools. 
• Expertise in Python and a solid understanding of Knowledge Graphs for advanced data modeling, analysis, and optimization. 
• Demonstrated experience in deploying and managing optimization models at scale using cloud platforms such as AWS. 
• Proven track record of advising senior leadership and guiding cross-functional teams on advanced optimization strategies, translating complex technical challenges into high-impact business solutions. 
• Extensive experience in developing and executing data monetization strategies, leveraging data as a strategic asset to create new revenue streams and drive business growth. 
• A PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering) is preferred but not required.

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