Associate Analyst - Network Planning Operations Integration

At United, we like to solve puzzles. From where we fly to when we fly, and even what planes we fly, our Network Planning team crafts flight schedules and routes that connect you with hundreds of destinations around the world, while our Alliances team connects you with even more locations across the globe by partnering with other airlines to get you to the places that matter most. With over 4,500 direct and connecting flights across 5 continents daily, and the largest international route network of any U.S. based airline, our team designs travel experiences that our customers – and employees – love. Get ready to work on our biggest puzzle when you join the Network Planning & Alliances team. About the job Working with the breadth of resources available across the airline, the Global Network Planning Operations Integrations team is responsible for creating strategies and scenarios that promote the operational and commercial success of United. The Associate Analyst – Operations Integration role will be responsible for supporting operational criteria portfolio management, the implementation of commercial and operational schedule strategies, and current and future schedule timelines. The position will be part of a team operating as points of contact for several groups across the company including United Express, Hub station leadership, and Operations focused teams, ensuring alignment on schedule requirements, capabilities, and future strategies. Core Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities

• Build strategic scenarios reflecting operational and commercial initiatives encompassing infrastructure, schedule integrity, and air and ground operations support
• Provide complex and in-depth analysis and recommendations that incorporate variables supporting how our growing fleet and network are allocated and utilized in the current and future infrastructure of our hubs
• Interpret, communicate, and collaborate on key network schedule details to internal and external stakeholders and align schedule criteria within Network Planning
• Develop and monitor key metrics and management of operations criteria, that includes standards for gating, ground operations, and scheduling for a portfolio of hubs and spokes
• Effectively work cross-functionally among groups with varied interests and objectives
• Meet frequent deadlines supporting the network schedule development process

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

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency with SQL and Excel, including compiling data for analysis and reporting.
• Strong presentation, analytical, stakeholder management, and relationship management 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):

• Experience supporting airline network planning, demand planning, operations analysis, airport operations, or business process improvement
• Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies for responsible AI use, data privacy and security.