Analyst II - ACS Contracts & Administration

Frontier Airlines; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,500 - 77,508; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits

Buddy passes

Travel discounts

Dress for your Day

Flexible schedules

Total Rewards

Job summary

Frontier Airlines in Denver seeks an Analyst II, Airport Commercial Contracts to optimize third‑party airport service contracts across the network. You will analyze financial, contractual, and operational data to support cost control and informed decision‑making.

Collaborate with Finance, Airport Customer Service, and Network Planning to ensure data accuracy, vendor performance, and effective sourcing, with opportunities to influence budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, aviation management, or finance.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of vendor management and contract processes.
• Familiarity with RFPs, RFIs, RFQs and contract documentation.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus; equivalent experience considered.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, accrual tracking, and variance reporting.
• Analyze vendor spend, invoices, and performance to identify cost savings.
• Assist in sourcing and procurement activities and bid evaluations.
• Build labor and staffing models to support resource planning.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor SLA performance metrics and validate vendor data.
• Support data-driven decisions across finance and operations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Vendor management

Data interpretation

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, aviation management, finance, or related field

MBA or advanced degree is a plus

Tools

INFORM

Job description

Why Work for Frontier Airlines

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline – it’s our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life. Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast‑growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way.

What We Stand For

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day. Our ‘Done Right’ promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers. To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers – we’re not afraid to try new things. While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down‑to‑earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.

Work Perks

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
• Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non‑profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

Who We Are

Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra‑low‑cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier’s highly fuel‑efficient, all‑Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline’s many weight‑saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America’s Greenest Airline. The company employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities.

• Frontier is the most fuel‑efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.

What Will You Be Doing?

The Analyst II, Airport Commercial Contracts supports the management and optimization of third‑party airport service provider relationships and operational contracts across the Frontier network through data‑driven analysis and reporting. In this role, you will analyze financial, contractual, and operational data to support cost control, performance monitoring, and strategic decision‑making.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining models for labor planning, resource allocation, and financial forecasting, providing insights that inform leadership decisions. This role also supports sourcing initiatives, cost optimization efforts, and performance tracking by leveraging data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Working cross‑functionally with colleagues in Finance, Airport Customer Service, and Network Planning, you will help ensure contract compliance, validate vendor performance against KPIs, assess changes and future needs as the network grows and develops, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate data into meaningful recommendations that support Frontier’s operational and financial objectives.

Essential Functions

• Support analysis of Airport Commercial Contracts cost center by contributing to budgeting, forecasting, accrual tracking, and variance reporting.
• Perform data analysis on vendor spend, invoices, and financial performance to identify discrepancies, trends, and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Support sourcing and procurement activities by analyzing commercial needs, pricing, benchmarking costs, and contributing to bid evaluations.
• Build and maintain labor and staffing models to support resource planning and operational needs.
• Prepare reports and dashboards summarizing financial performance, vendor activity, and operational metrics for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and track Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance metrics by collecting, validating, and analyzing vendor data.
• Support analysis of wage changes and regulatory impacts (e.g., Living Wage Ordinances) through cost modeling and scenario analysis.
• Review contracts to ensure key terms, pricing, and scope align with supporting data, documentation, and business objectives.
• Conduct periodic audits of vendor invoices, contractual compliance, and operational data to ensure accuracy and adherence to agreements.
• Maintain contract and vendor data within internal systems, ensuring accuracy, organization, and audit readiness.
• Partner with Finance to support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning for Airport third‑party services.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure accurate data inputs and drive team deliverables and operational goals.
• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives by providing analysis, developing insights, and supporting decision‑making.

Other Functions

• Support the Director and Managers, Airport Commercial Contracts by analyzing data to inform long‑term category strategies and evaluate vendor performance.
• Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities by analyzing workflows, contract data, and sourcing activities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide analytical support for enterprise initiatives by developing reports and synthesizing financial and operational data to inform leadership decisions.

Minimum Qualifications — Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, aviation management, finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience in aviation, operations, finance, management consulting, or vendor management; internship experience is a plus.
• Exposure to purchasing, procurement, or vendor analysis, especially in an airline or airport setting, is preferred.
• Familiarity with RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and contract documentation preferred.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of aviation operations, contract management, and vendor services; familiarity with tools such as INFORM is a plus.
• Foundational knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, with the ability to compile and present data clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and support recommendations.
• Ability to organize and analyze data sets to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams and external business partners.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy in data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Ability to support process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and tracking performance metrics.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus, with the ability to support communication with diverse vendor teams.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer.

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled.

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

General Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day‑to‑day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Positions Supervised

None.

Salary Range

$58,394 – $77,508.

Role closing date: on or before 7/30/26 midnight MST.

Workplace Policies

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills, and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.

Frontier Airlines is a zero‑tolerance drug‑free workplace. All prospective DOT safety‑sensitive employees are subject to pre‑employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opioids and phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety‑sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

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