Principal - Alliance Analysis

Description

There's never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We're on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose - Connecting People, Uniting the World - is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we're growing - in the years ahead, we'll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

At United, we like to solve puzzles. From where we fly to when we fly, and even what planes we fly, our Network Planning team crafts flight schedules and routes that connect you with hundreds of destinations around the world, while our Alliances team connects you with even more locations across the globe by partnering with other airlines to get you to the places that matter most. With over 4,500 direct and connecting flights across 5 continents daily, and the largest international route network of any U.S. based airline, our team designs travel experiences that our customers - and employees - love. Get ready to work on our biggest puzzle when you join the Network Planning & Alliances team.

The Principal - Alliance Analysis is responsible for analyzing and optimizing the revenue performance of United's airline partnerships. The position requires a demonstrated ability to drive complex projects across multiple stakeholders, proficiency in evaluating and communicating data regarding all facets of our interactions with partner airlines, and a demonstrated ability to provide insight into the resulting financial and functional implications.

Key Responsibilities

• Regular reporting and interpretation on revenue performance of each of United's partnerships to Alliance and other Commercial leadership constituents to understand economic implications and opportunities
• Drive evaluation of economic value for proposed new and existing airline partnerships
• Independently partner and negotiate with external airline partners as it relates to code share, revenue share, and other financial aspects of our partnerships
• Collaborate within the Alliances and International Network organization to provide input and insight on continued optimization and performance of partner connections

NOTE: This position provides a hybrid work arrangement including 50% of the time spent working onsite at our Chicago office location and 50% remotely .

Qualifications

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the "desired" qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in information systems, economics, international relations
• Minimum 4-8 years of experience including 3 years in the airline industry
• Ability to manage projects across multiple stakeholders, internal and external
• Understanding of fundamentals of airline alliances, airline operations, network planning, financial reporting and revenue accounting
• Adeptness at problem solving and analysis, with ability to clearly communicate results and implications
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's Degree
• Broad understanding of airline business model especially in Alliances, Revenue Management, Network Planning, or Financial reporting
• Experience with SQL, data visualization tools, and/or revenue management systems

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