The posting
Department:
Network Planning
Our Company Promise
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:
The Network Planning DSOR Consultant supports the Network Planning Decision Support and Operations Research Team by developing analyses and strategic recommendations that optimize Southwest’s network, schedule, and operational performance. They’ll lead the evaluation, implementation, and tracking of schedule initiatives while partnering with Commercial and operational Teams to ensure the Network Planning perspective is incorporated into key business decisions. They’ll transform complex data into actionable insights that support profitability, operational improvement, and long‑term business objectives. The Network Planning DSOR Consultant leverages strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify opportunities, influence decision‑making, and deliver data‑driven recommendations that drive Company performance.
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. 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
Responsibilities
- Develop business insights from quantitative and qualitative information
- Structure complex and ambiguous problems and act to holistically solve them
- Distills complex problems and data sets into simple summaries that can be understood by all levels of Leadership
- Identifies opportunities through analysis that drive business decisions and long-term strategy
- Create value through identifying and recommending business improvements
- Develop and coordinate well-written presentations that are clear and convey key information, including business cases, roadmaps, and other materials that support alignment efforts
- Coordinate cross-functionally and lead meetings with key stake holders
- Lead special projects and initiatives that arise from operational or commercial challenges
- Communicate timelines, risks, issues and decisions to Network Planning Sr. Leadership and/or commercial and operational Leaders
- Drive consensus among multiple parties with conflicting and diverse viewpoints
- Act as a thought leader and serve as a trusted subject matter expert
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leader
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, influencing and coordination of people and resources
- Advanced skills in understanding and applying information to contribute to the organizations strategic planning
- Advanced skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Advanced skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Ability to effectively listen to, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and/or in speaking with all levels of the organization, including executives
- Ability to self-start and work autonomously, with limited and disparate information
- Advanced skills in data analysis and visualizing data to drive insights using tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, R, SQL, Python, think-cell, MS Excel, etc.
- Advanced skills in synthesizing complex information within PowerPoint presentations and delivering them to affected stakeholders
- Ability to use statistical and mathematical models to draw conclusions
- Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels within the organization
- Ability to function under stress, meet deadlines, prioritize multiple/competing tasks, and work collaboratively with a team
Education
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience
- Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:Working with Department Leaders on complex business changes and improvements Developing and executing business plans Managing all phases of large-scale programs, with an emphasis on complex business change Developing and presenting recommendations to Senior Executives on self-created opportunities Aviation industry experience in quantitative roles in departments such as Finance, Revenue Management, Operations or Network Planning Descriptive and diagnostic data analytics Transportation operations or traffic or profitability analysis experience Finance, Network Planning, Revenue Management, or Operational Planning
- Preferred: Understanding airline operations, network planning, scheduling, revenue management, or related concepts.
- Preferred: Experience working with large datasets and communicating findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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
- Must be able to work extended hours based on operational needs
Pay & Benefits
Competitive market salary from $114,200 - $126,900 per year* depending on qualifications and experience, with opportunity for future pay increases based on performance and market movement. 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)
- Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
- Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***
- Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
- Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage 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 of time
**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company
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