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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, IT Data Science - **Company:** American Airlines Inc - **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Information Technology - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/BA799786D2F347DC93A3347861394D73/job/ ## About the Role * Advanced degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related technical discipline * 5 years of experience developing Operations Research and Data Science solutions * 3 years of experience leading projects or teams, either formally or informally * Experience in developing and motivating individuals who can work as a team to meet deliverables and quickly overcome obstacles * Proven ability to build, cultivate and promote strong relationships with IT counterparts, business partners and external groups * Proficiency in one or more of the following: Optimization, Data Science, Machine Learning/AI, Simulation, Forecasting, Statistics, * 5+ years of experience implementing large, complex projects * 3+ years of experience building and deploying advanced analytics solutions to support one or more of the following airline business domains * Crew Planning, Crew Scheduling, Crew Recovery, Flight Training, Flight Service, Operations Control * 2+ years of experience building models related to one or more of the following areas * Mathematical optimization, machine learning and AI based solutions * 2+ years of experience using Java or Python * 2+ years of experience developing analytical models in a Cloud environment Skills, Licenses & Certifications * Experience in developing and motivating individuals who can work as a team to meet deliverables and quickly overcome obstacles * Proven ability to build, cultivate, and promote strong relationships with IT counterparts, business partners, and external groups * Proficiency in one or more of the following: Optimization, Forecasting, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics * Ability to drive for results with an aptitude for engaging employees in multiple workgroups * Ability to prioritize a large list of potential projects within an environment of limited resources * Ability to thrive in a sense-of-urgency environment and leverage best practices * Ability to think strategically and use sound judgment and initiative in making decisions * Ability to concurrently handle multiple responsibilities while working with others * Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills * Experience working with Agile project management methodologies and tools ## Description As part of the OR&AA team, you will lead a team of OR and data science professionals responsible for providing advanced analytics solutions to one or more business organizations within American Airlines. 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