Sr Operations Research Performance & Strategy Analyst

Southwest Airlines
401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
Jan 29, 2026
Department: Revenue Management & Pricing 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: As a Sr Operations Research Performance & Strategy Analyst at Southwest Airlines, you'll help maximize revenue by improving the performance of our Revenue Management system through advanced analytics, modeling, and strategic recommendations. You'll work closely with teams across Revenue Management, Pricing, Finance, Network Planning, and Commercial Planning to align strategies with Company goals. In this role, you'll analyze data, identify opportunities, and present insights that drive smarter inventory decisions and support full-scale strategic changes. Your work ensures Southwest remains competitive while maintaining our low-cost brand, making a direct impact on the success of our operation. Additional details The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Responsibilities Incorporate Yield Management and Pricing concepts with Commercial goals to enable Revenue Management to maximize revenue while maintaining our low cost brand Enable Yield Management and Pricing to be more effective and efficient by working with more senior members of the Team to create reports and strategies Identify opportunities for revenue generation on Revenue Management, Commercial and Enterprise projects based on analysis with support from Leader Seek opportunities within normal scope of work and proactively make recommendations based on system knowledge and analysis to improve revenue performance and meet Revenue Management goals Represent Revenue Management in cross-Team discussions with direct Leadership involvement Perform research, mine data, develop conclusions and presenting findings to Leaders for discussion and evaluation Present and communicate occasionally to Revenue Management Senior Leaders Train and mentor junior analysts within the Revenue Management May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced knowledge in Yield Management, Pricing, reservation systems, Global Distribution Systems, forecasting systems and optimization Advanced skills with Microsoft products: Excel (pivot tables, VBA and slicers), Access, Outlook, Teams, etc. Advanced skills in SQL and database management and working knowledge of JAVA or Python or Alteryx Ability to make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns, present this data and provide in meaningful formats so others may continue analysis Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, which may not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making Ability to identify and solve complex problems-at times this involves developing unusual or clever ideas but at its core this is using logic and reasoning Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Experience Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in: Yield Management including theory, strategy and practice (customer demand, bid price controls, dual RBD, etc.) Pricing including theory, strategy and practice (Fare Basis Codes, ATPCO rules, etc.) Working with large and complex datasets High level analytical problem solving SQL Preferred: Experience with Python, Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI Preferred: Experience working in the travel/airline industry Preferred: Advanced level Revenue Management experience 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 Pay & Benefits: Competitive market salary from $98,650 per year to $109,600 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) * Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings** * Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit*** * Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) * Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment. * 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 Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.