Job Description
Department: Crew Scheduling
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: Job Summary
The Crew Scheduling Strategy Consultant is responsible for supporting Crew Scheduling Leadership in developing and maintaining their department business plans, supporting initiatives and understanding how the plans integrate with the overall Operational Strategic Plan. Additionally, the Strategy Consultant is responsible for supporting the Manager of Planning on Executive needs of the organization. This includes assisting with the alignment across the organization and cross functionally by identifying risks, opportunities, dependencies, and assessments of the department strategy, plan and critical initiatives.
Additional details:
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work onsite on our Corporate Campus at least three days a week. The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. is required, and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
Responsibilities
Partner with Crew Scheduling Leadership and other departments to lead various activities required to assist in the ongoing development of the Department Strategic plan, associated portfolios, Technology roadmap/support and implementation of initiatives against the plan
Partner to ensure business alignment while driving analysis, recommendations and delivery
Business Plan development, maintenance and program management when necessary
Understands implications of department Strategic Plan and anticipates key opportunities, risks and dependencies
Significant collaboration with Leaders throughout the Crew Scheduling and related Operations organizations
Support the measurement of multiple strategic and cross functional opportunities and programs
Drive the research, analysis and development support for new business opportunities when necessary
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of business plan development, maintenance, and opportunity assessment
Skilled in developing and delivering presentations to large audiences including Senior Leadership
Skilled in written and verbal communication including the ability to communicate complex issues in a structured and concise manner
Proven analytical and quantitative skills; experience with spreadsheets or other quantitative modeling
Ability to assume a high level of responsibility and to provide direction in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment
Ability to properly manage highly sensitive and confidential information
Ability to contend with a range and complexity of large business problems, develop plans, and drive initiatives to completion
Ability to understand high level corporate financial analysis and financial statements
Ability to partner and work effectively with all levels of management to develop and implement Company plans Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Required: Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Required: Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
Developing and executing business plans
Working directly with Department Leaders (VP, Directors) on complex business issues
Developing and presenting recommendations to Senior Executives on self-created issues/opportunities
Managing all phases of large-scale programs, with special emphasis on complex business change
Preferred: Experience with Alteryx, data visualization tools (i.e. Tableau), and Agile/SAFe frame work and methodologies
Preferred: Skilled in forming and sharing presentations, particularly with executive leadership levels
Preferred: Experience in creating and building business cases
Preferred: Experience/background in data
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 have the ability to properly manage highly sensitive and confidential information
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $107,650 per year to $119,600 per
year* depending on qualifications and experience. 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)
- Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per
paycheck *
- Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when
Southwest profits, you profit**
- Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
- Pay amount does not 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
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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