2010-06-16-operations-research-specialist
SAS
Title: Operations Research Specialist - Revenue Management and Price Optimization 10001754 and 10001755
Description
As a member of a software research and development team you will design, develop, and support optimization software for complex and large-scale revenue management and price optimization problems.
Duties include designing, developing and implementing new heuristics and algorithms, utilizing existing SAS optimization tools whenever possible; collaborating with other members of development and testing teams, and working with product management to get an understanding of business requirements; keeping abreast of analytical developments and trends in the revenue management and price optimization area; and performing other duties as assigned by your management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Ph.D. in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or related quantitative field
Additional
- Excellent programming skills (preferably in C)
- Strong knowledge of revenue management and price optimization concepts
- Strong knowledge of general operations research and optimization concepts
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
- Excellent analytical problem solving skills
Preferences
- Experience in commercial software development
- Extensive knowledge of the SAS System, together with excellent SAS programming skills
- Experience working in a software team environment and with remote development teams
- Experience working with a large team of experts from varied academic backgrounds
Additional Information
The level of this position will be determined based on the applicant's education, skills and experience.
Resumes may be considered in the order they are received.
SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.
How to apply
Applications accepted online only at: www.sas.com/jobs/USjobs/search.html. All other forms of application may not be considered. Please refer to job# 10001754 and 10001755 when applying online.
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