Analyst, Revenue Management Operations Research

American Airlines is a global airline whose Revenue Engineering Team supports its Revenue Management group. The Analyst will develop and improve revenue management systems by creating forecasting and optimization engines, applying quantitative analysis, machine learning, statistics, and operations research to improve flight revenue and performance.

What you'll do:

• Defines and solves complex problems through quantitative analysis and analytical models, using operations research, statistics, machine learning, and forecasting techniques
• Builds mathematical models, develops applications, and provides support to the business
• Participates in model design, prototype, model development, and model implementation
• Formulates hypotheses and design tests to support business
• Leverages statistics to evaluate tests that will drive positive revenue decisions
• Implement prototype solutions using programming languages such as Python and statistical tools like R, as well as business insights
• Develop a solid understanding of core airline economics and be well positioned for potential advancement
• Works within revenue management and various commercial groups to creatively solve business problems by understanding business processes and airline economics in order to identify and implement solutions that will drive revenue performance
• Deliver professional presentations and communications around complex topics targeted to varied audiences
• Partners with Information Technology to implement prototype solutions and improve systems

What they're looking for:

• • Master's/PhD degree or Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering, etc.)
• • Experience working with a minimum of one programming language like Python, R, Java, or other relevant programming languages
• • Knowledge in at least one of these skilled areas: machine learning, optimization, simulation, statistics
• • Successful candidates will have a demonstrated aptitude for logical analysis, problem identification, and problem solving as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• • The ability to use computer-based tools and programming languages to implement solutions is required
• • Willingness to show initiative and take ownership of job responsibilities
• • Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering or related field
• • Experience solving large-scale problems and familiarity with the airline industry are a plus
• • Strong experience with Python, R, writing complex SQL queries, Big Data or experience with other data mining packages is a plus

Benefits:

• Travel perks for you, your family and your friends to reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across the global network.
• Health, dental, prescription and vision benefits available on day one.
• Virtual doctor visits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness programs with tools, resources and support.
• 401(k) program available upon hire.
• Depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to the 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance.
• Discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.