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Delta Air Lines, Inc. Network Strategy Specialist in Atlanta, Georgia
How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
This position in Long-Term Network Strategy is responsible for analyzing, developing, and recommending profit accretive changes to Delta’s network strategy. The Network Strategy Specialist will report to the Manager, Network Strategy.
Position Overview:
Perform strategic & economic analysis and build executive-level presentations to inform decisions on Delta’s long-term network strategy, including competitive positioning, city development, hub restructurings, fleet requirements, mergers and acquisitions, and development of our equity and joint venture partnerships.
Leverage internal and industry data sources to analyze Delta and competitor networks, identifying key insights to improve DL’s profitability while factoring in resource constraints.
Conduct financial modeling to value the benefit of recommended actions.
For each focus project, define a clear vision and translate it into actionable, scalable execution plans, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders to drive successful implementation; maintain flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
Develop concise and insightful materials to present analysis, findings and recommendations at an executive level.
Further the development of tools used within the Network Planning organization, in coordination with other teams in the department.
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
Demonstrated experience supporting strategic analysis, both qualitative and quantitative.
Understanding of how to effectively aggregate and manipulate data, combined with critical thinking skills to create and translate analysis into clear insights.
Top-tier skills in oral and written presentation; candidate will frequently interact with and present to senior leaders in the commercial organization.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to leverage resources across divisions at Delta.
Curiosity and willingness to work on new projects as needed including ad hoc analytical requests.
Resolve to go the extra mile.
Must be performing exceptionally in current position.
Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
Bachelor’s Degree required
Experience conducting data analysis with airline schedule data, DOT O&D traffic data, flight profitability data; querying and interpreting large sets of data, and highlighting critical insights
Course work in engineering, economics, finance or a related analytical field.
Experience using datapoints to craft a cohesive story and build an executive deck; Experience transforming complex technical concepts into stories for non-technical stakeholders
Thorough knowledge of one or more of the following: Delta’s network, competitive landscape, revenue management practices or fleet strategy.
Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint, Excel) is required; strong knowledge of SAS, Tableau and/or AirVision is preferred.
Understanding of international airline demand trends, including seasonal trends, passenger preferences, and the competitive landscape, and key economic drivers including GDP growth, exchange rate fluctuations, tourism policies, and regional economic conditions in major global regions including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and South America.
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way.
Why You'll Love Delta
Competitive salary,industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
401(k) with generous companycontributions up to 9%
Paid time off includingvacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
Comprehensive health benefitsincluding medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and lifebenefits
Family care assistancethrough fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactationsupport, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved onesin all stages
Holistic Wellbeing programsto support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, includingaccess to an employee assistance program offering support for you andanyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resourcessupporting mental health
Domestic and Internationalspace-available flight privileges for employees and eligible familymembers
World-wide partnerships toengage in community service and innovative goals created to focus onsustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
Recognition rewards andawards through the platform Unstoppable Together
Business Resource Groupscreated to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion,provide perspective and help implement strategies
Access to over 500 discounts,specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as carand hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, andchildcare
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