Senior Analyst - Advanced Analytics

Key Skills

Advanced Analytics, Analytical and Problem solving, Data Visualization, Effective communication skills, Linear regression, Logistic Regression, Machine learning techniques, Microsoft-Excel, Powerpoint, Presentation skills, Python Programming, R Programming, Spotfire, SPSS Statistics, SQL, Statistical modeling, Tableau

Job Description

United's Digital Technology team designs, develops, and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.

Our Values: At United Airlines, we believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. Our Shared Purpose: Connecting people. Uniting the world. drives us to be the best airline for our employees, customers, and everyone we serve, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. Our team spans the globe and is made up of diverse individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. 

With multiple employee-run Business Resource Group communities and world-class benefits like health insurance, parental leave, and space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work that will make you feel welcome and accepted. Come join our team and help us make a positive impact on the world.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Senior Analyst will partner with business and operations technology teams to help define and execute data analytics initiatives that create sustainable improvements in operational efficiencies. This role requires business intuition, an ability to use analytical tools and methods to gain insights from data, organizational skills and the soft skills necessary to be a good partner to various teams supporting United operations.

• Leverage data from a variety of sources to analyze business performance, identify areas of opportunity, and provide actionable insights to operations leaders and front-line personnel
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify key initiatives, and engage data analytics team members to execute delivery of sustainable solutions to business problems, using data analysis, advanced analytics and data engineering best practices
• Test data and/or applications to validate data accuracy/quality
• Track small to medium-sized projects from ideation to completion, including helping to create project roadmaps, project plans and requirements documentation
• Lead status meetings and manage frequent status communication to business stakeholders, IT teams, and senior leadership as required

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Qualifications

Required 

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative field (statistics, engineering, business analytics, information systems, aviation management or related degree)
• 3+ years of experience in analytical role (analysis, information science, data visualization or other relevant quantitative fields)
• Experience working with large datasets and reporting or visualization tools, ability to tell a story using data Familiarity with database interface tools, SQL and programming concepts
• Passionate about data analytics and visionary for how it can be applied, with strong strategic/critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complement
• Ability to thrive in project environments that often start with uncertain requirements or outcomes
• Ability to put definition and structure around problems and projects
• Strong organization skills, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate complex quantitative concepts in a clear, precise and actionable manner
• Outstanding writing, communication and presentation skills
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be a team focused individual
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Preferred

• Advanced Degree in Data Sciences
• Experience with statistical tools and concepts (R, SPSS, SAS)
• Experience with programming language such as Python or Pyspark
• Experience with Tableau, Spotfire or other visualization tools
• Experience with statistical analysis and modeling including linear regression, segmentation, non-linear predictive (e.g. logistic) regression and machine learning
• Experience working within various facets of an airline operation