Analyst, Operations Strategy & Analysis

Responsibilities

• Queries, cleans, and transforms data, as well as develops reports and scorecards to monitor key operational performance metrics

• Serves as subject matter expert in airline performance data and as a main point of contact for related ad-hoc data requests, including root-cause identification

• Analyzes and interprets data to optimize various aspects of the operation. Sample projects include, but are not limited to:

• Selecting overall operational performance metrics and setting overall operational goals

• Evaluating flight schedules and crew schedules to identify areas for improving operational efficiency and saving costs, while still ensuring good Guest experiences and maintaining crew quality of life

• Optimizing turn times and buffers by station

• Monitoring aircraft maintenance schedules and developing maintenance standards

• Ensuring adequate operational (inflight, airport, etc.) team member staffing and resource utilization

• Facilitates collaboration among business stakeholders in Operations, Airports, Crew, Network Planning, Marketing, IT, Finance, etc. to discuss and address operational challenges

• Develops presentation materials for sharing analyses and results with senior leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Quantitative)

1-3 years' experience Proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Data mining/manipulation and analysis skills (e.g., Excel, R, Python, SQL)

Data visualization skills (Microsoft Power BI preferred)

Attention to detail

Naturally curious with a solution driven mindset

Experience in travel/hospitality industry or in Operations preferred

Communicate Clearly, Think Critically

Domestic & International travel under 10% of time

Exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those of Sedentary work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Hybrid

Overview

The Analyst, Operations Strategy and Analysis supports the Manager, Operations Strategy & Analysis in identifying and analyzing data essential to the measurement, evaluation, and optimization of the operation. The Analyst works collaboratively with various business stakeholders and generates and presents actionable insights and recommendations to improve the business.

At Spirit, our mission is to deliver the best value in the sky and be the most successful airline on Earth! We are leaders in providing customizable travel options and make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before by serving destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean! Imagine making your mark on an organization introducing 100's of new aircraft that will double our fleet!

• Fly With A Winner: We are proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity 2022 and by LinkedIn as a Top Company in the Travel & Hospitality industry. Our constant growth and improvement means boundless career opportunities. Team Members develop their careers rapidly while building key skills that drive long-term success.
• The Giving Spirit: We are committed to inspiring positive change in the cities where we work and live. That starts with giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation.
• Be Yourself: We want Team Members to feel empowered to bring their whole self to work and contribute to our success - that's why we're committed to building progress in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our Spirit Family is strong, not despite our differences, but because of them.
• Travel The World: We offer competitive base salaries with robust health & welfare benefits, including travel & flight benefits for you and your family.

EEOC Statement

Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.