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We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Network Strategy Consultant supports our Purpose by developing innova tive strat egies for Southwest Airlines' future domestic and international network . This role will colla borate with the Airport Affairs Depar tment as well as other commercial divi sions. The Network Strategy Consultant is a skilled communicator and ana lytical problem solver who looks forward to making a meaningfu l impact on Southwest Airlines.
Additional details:
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work onsite on our Corporate Campus at least three days a week. The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. is required , and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
Responsibilities
Support analysis regarding Southwest's network in order to create network strategies influencing the direction of the Southwest network 1.5-15 years in the future
Assist in the development of strategic and tactical domestic and international commercial plans to enhance the Southwest network
Assist in maintaining the Network Portfolio and recommends changes to Senior Leadership
Assist in completing the 3 year and long-term Network Plans (Work Plan)
Assist in domestic and international new city evaluations
Assist in performing high level forecasting for new cities as well as overall large scale network changes
Develop and maintain knowledge base for Southwest's domestic and international markets, including but not limited to past performance trends, future outlook, and industry capacity and demand changes
Initiate, lead, and complete value-added Team projects in accurate/timely manner with ability to meet needs of direct Leader
Manage external relationships with airport and tourism authorities for offline domestic and international cities
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits
Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Ability to collect, organize, visualize and assimilate data including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
Ability to understand and apply information to contribute to the organizations strategic plan
Ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity)
Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
Ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
Preferred: Experience with SQL and Tableau Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience
Advanced level experience, expansive and far-reaching knowledge in:
Analyzing airline performance in a strategic/commercial planning/ operational planning organization (e.g. Revenue Management, Network Planning, Ops Planning Data Science, Strategic Planning, Financial Planning & Analysis, Crew Planning, Crew Scheduling, Maintenance Planning, etc.)
Understanding commercial and operational performance metrics and targets within the aviation or transportation industry
Network design strategies, location and staffing constraints , and how to translate operational and commercial goals into long term network strategies
Licensing/Certification
N/A
Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Other Qualifications
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
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $102,500 – $113,900 per year depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.
Benefits you’ll love:
- Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
- Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck**
- Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit***
- Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
- Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period of time
***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company
- 401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Posting End Date
03/21/2024
