Decision Science Graduate Associate
| Company | The Walt Disney Company |
|---|---|
| Location | Celebration, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- Strategic problem-solving & analytical skills
- Proficiency in one or several of the following areas: forecasting, machine learning algorithms, deep learning, natural language processing, Bayesian statistics, discrete event simulation, mathematical optimization methods (e.g., linear/integer/nonlinear/dynamic programming)
- Experience with statistical modeling software (e.g. R, Python, SAS) or experience with mathematical programming software (e.g. CPLEX, Gurobi, Xpress, Google OR, COIN-OR, SAS/OR)
- Proficient in at least one of the following programming languages: R, Python, SAS, Java, Julia, C++, MATLAB
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
- Competence and willingness to learn new science, software applications, and tools
- Experience gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and reporting on the results
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Responsibilities
- Modeling and analyzing revenue management, pricing, marketing, and other business analytics applications using various mathematical, statistical, and simulation techniques
- Supporting the analysis and validation of forecasting and optimization models
- Performing data collection, data cleaning, data validation, and reporting tasks for various business analytics systems and applications
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with SQL or Tableau
- Experience developing algorithms for large-scale optimization problems
- Prior research or industrial experience in revenue management, pricing, and/or supply chain applications