Sr Resource Planning & Analysis Consultant - DMX

Southwest Airlines•Dallas, TX

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Senior Resource Planning & Analysis Consultant invests in the future of Southwest's People by supporting Technical Operations (Tech Ops) strategy for the Resource Planning & Analysis Team. This project-based role is responsible for driving strategy, providing decision support, and generating content, and the typical workflow is defining the issue, prepping the data, conducting analysis to uncover insights and dependencies, and presenting the data to the Customer(s). Thought leadership, collaboration with various teams including Strategy Development, Operations Strategy and Design, Talent Acquisition, Network Planning, FP&A, Supply Chain Management, etc., and project management from inception to completion (with a high level of autonomy) are key parts of this role. The Senior Consultant is an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who is strategic and skilled in translating complex data into visual PowerPoint presentations in order to deliver insights and recommendations to Stakeholders. Additional details: The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. is required, and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of analytical tools, processes, and techniques
Expert knowledge of statistical forecasting methods
Skilled in understanding and applying the information to contribute to the organization's strategic plan
Skilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Skilled in synthesizing information within PowerPoint presentations and delivering them to affected stakeholders
Ability to effectively listen to, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and in speaking with all levels of the organization
Ability to develop high confidence and trust from Senior and Executive Leadership. Manages relationships at all levels for long-term partnership and respect
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Expert level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
Quantitative modeling and analysis
Operations Management
Developing strategies, plans, and solutions to address a complex or ambiguous problem
Driving initiatives of functional Teams
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Experience with storytelling, deckbuilding, and presenting
Preferred: Experience with Alteryx, SQL, Tableau, Python, MS Teams, R Programming, and/or Think-cell

Responsibilities

Develop forecasting models for key resources to support capacity and demand planning considering tradeoffs to cost, opportunity cost, and the operation.
Identify strategic opportunities to maximize aircraft utilization and profitability with a focus on reliability, staffing, facilities, planning, and technology
Develop business cases that inform, refine, or challenge current practices across the business
Support the development of new data sources with robust processes of data collection that ensure the reliability and validity of the data is suitable for the objective of the analysis
Develops a deep understanding of airlines' priorities, value drivers, and challenges to translate technical needs to the commercial and business teams involved in the work
Develop well-written presentations that are clear and convey key information, including business cases, roadmaps, and other materials that support alignment efforts
Encourage consensus among multiple parties with conflicting and diverse viewpoints
Build confidence and sustain trusted relationships with key stakeholders
Provides guidance to less experienced Business Consultants and other Team members to transfer knowledge and support their development
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leader

Benefits

Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution of up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan-when Southwest profits, you profit
Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
Explore more benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
Pay amount doesn't guarantee employment for any particular period.

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