Description

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Description

Job overview and responsibilities

The Manager - Decision Sciences will ensure that United Airlines' Network Planning team has access to state-of-the-art models that will eventually be utilized by planners and schedulers to forecast demand and plan, evaluate and construct schedules.

• Identify the best models to use, build subject matter expertise in the models' domain, continuously improve the design and application of these models, and work with user groups to ensure models are used to their fullest potential
• Lead efforts to partner with technology teams to continuously develop and improve the models used by Network Planning
• Work with cross-functional teams to design, build, test, and implement new models, features and datasets
• Research whether models should be developed in-house or purchased
• Implement improvements to existing models including how they are configured and calibrated
• Lead, coach, and develop analysts on the team

NOTE: This position provides a hybrid work arrangement including approximately 50% of the time spent working onsite at our Chicago office location and 50% remotely.

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in a relevant field such as Network Planning, Revenue Management or Operations Research
• Familiarity with operational, financial and marketing related issues commonly faced in the airline industry
• Knowledge of a large array of modeling, forecasting, and optimization techniques and tools
• Ability to work with large cross-functional teams and on projects independently
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• 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

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's degree

The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation.