Sr Operations Research Performance & Strategy Analyst
Southwest Airlines, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Sr Operations Research Performance & Strategy Analyst at Southwest Airlines. You will help maximize revenue by improving the performance of our Revenue Management system through analytics, modeling, and strategic recommendations. You will collaborate with Revenue Management, Pricing, Finance, Network Planning, and Commercial Planning to align strategies with Company goals. Your analysis, opportunities identification, and insights will drive smarter inventory decisions and support strategic changes, contributing to a competitive, low-cost brand and the success of our operation. Responsibilities
Incorporate yield management and pricing concepts with Commercial goals to maximize revenue while maintaining the low-cost brand. Collaborate with senior team members to create reports and strategies that improve yield management and pricing effectiveness and efficiency. Identify opportunities for revenue generation on Revenue Management, Commercial, and Enterprise projects based on analysis and leadership support. Proactively seek opportunities within the normal scope of work and make recommendations based on system knowledge and analysis to improve revenue performance and meet goals. Represent Revenue Management in cross-team discussions with direct leadership involvement. Conduct research, mine data, develop conclusions, and present findings to Leaders for discussion and evaluation. Present and communicate findings to Revenue Management Senior Leaders as needed. Train and mentor junior analysts within Revenue Management. May perform other duties as directed by Leaders. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge in Yield Management, Pricing, reservation systems, Global Distribution Systems, forecasting systems, and optimization. Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VBA, slicers), Access, Outlook, Teams, etc. Advanced SQL and database management; working knowledge of Java, Python, or Alteryx. Ability to synthesize information into meaningful patterns and present data for continued analysis. Ability to identify potential problems and recognize issues even when not solving them immediately. Ability to understand implications of new information for current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Ability to solve complex problems using logic and reasoning, including developing unusual or clever ideas when needed. Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED Experience
Advanced level experience and specialized knowledge in: Yield Management (theory, strategy, practice), Pricing (theory, strategy, practice), working with large/complex datasets, high-level analytical problem solving, and SQL. Preferred: Experience with Python, Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI. Preferred: Experience in the travel/airline industry. Preferred: Advanced level Revenue Management experience. Licensing/Certification
N/A Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from a standard workspace for extended periods. Ability to communicate in English and use a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy. Other Qualifications
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company guidelines. Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must comply with Company attendance standards. Pay & Benefits
Competitive market salary from $98,650 per year to $109,600 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available at the company’s discretion. Benefits include: fly for free on open seats for you and eligible dependents; 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3%; potential ProfitSharing contributions; competitive health insurance from day one; and more. Some benefits details require enrollment within the first 30 days of employment. Additional information: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits Equal Opportunity Employer
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Sr Operations Research Performance & Strategy Analyst at Southwest Airlines. You will help maximize revenue by improving the performance of our Revenue Management system through analytics, modeling, and strategic recommendations. You will collaborate with Revenue Management, Pricing, Finance, Network Planning, and Commercial Planning to align strategies with Company goals. Your analysis, opportunities identification, and insights will drive smarter inventory decisions and support strategic changes, contributing to a competitive, low-cost brand and the success of our operation. Responsibilities
Incorporate yield management and pricing concepts with Commercial goals to maximize revenue while maintaining the low-cost brand. Collaborate with senior team members to create reports and strategies that improve yield management and pricing effectiveness and efficiency. Identify opportunities for revenue generation on Revenue Management, Commercial, and Enterprise projects based on analysis and leadership support. Proactively seek opportunities within the normal scope of work and make recommendations based on system knowledge and analysis to improve revenue performance and meet goals. Represent Revenue Management in cross-team discussions with direct leadership involvement. Conduct research, mine data, develop conclusions, and present findings to Leaders for discussion and evaluation. Present and communicate findings to Revenue Management Senior Leaders as needed. Train and mentor junior analysts within Revenue Management. May perform other duties as directed by Leaders. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge in Yield Management, Pricing, reservation systems, Global Distribution Systems, forecasting systems, and optimization. Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VBA, slicers), Access, Outlook, Teams, etc. Advanced SQL and database management; working knowledge of Java, Python, or Alteryx. Ability to synthesize information into meaningful patterns and present data for continued analysis. Ability to identify potential problems and recognize issues even when not solving them immediately. Ability to understand implications of new information for current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Ability to solve complex problems using logic and reasoning, including developing unusual or clever ideas when needed. Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED Experience
Advanced level experience and specialized knowledge in: Yield Management (theory, strategy, practice), Pricing (theory, strategy, practice), working with large/complex datasets, high-level analytical problem solving, and SQL. Preferred: Experience with Python, Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI. Preferred: Experience in the travel/airline industry. Preferred: Advanced level Revenue Management experience. Licensing/Certification
N/A Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from a standard workspace for extended periods. Ability to communicate in English and use a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy. Other Qualifications
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company guidelines. Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must comply with Company attendance standards. Pay & Benefits
Competitive market salary from $98,650 per year to $109,600 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available at the company’s discretion. Benefits include: fly for free on open seats for you and eligible dependents; 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3%; potential ProfitSharing contributions; competitive health insurance from day one; and more. Some benefits details require enrollment within the first 30 days of employment. Additional information: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits Equal Opportunity Employer
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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