Analytics Leader: Operational Strategy & Performance

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is seeking an Analytics Leader in OCC Strategy to transform operational data into actionable insights that support strategic planning and performance management.

You will lead analyses, develop dashboards, scorecards, and models to drive decision-making and continuous improvement across the OCC. Ideal candidates excel at data-driven storytelling, executive influence, and navigating ambiguity while partnering with Flight Control, Operations Management, Crew, TechOps,

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and data-driven storytelling with analytical rigor.
• Independently lead projects from problem definition through implementation and executive communication.
• Build datasets, scorecards, dashboards, models and decision-support tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary analytical partner to OCC Strategy by leading analyses that support strategic planning, readiness reviews, performance evaluations, and executive decisions.
• Lead analytical support for Winter, Summer, and station planning by evaluating historical performance, weather, constraints, vulnerabilities, and recovery outcomes.
• Measure effectiveness of seasonal planning initiatives and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Partner with OCC Strategy to lead post-IROP AARs, retrospectives, and operational scorecards.
• Develop performance frameworks and methodologies to convert lessons into actionable improvements.
• Understand OCC processes, decision-making frameworks and operational challenges to ensure feasible, strategic analytics.
• Independently lead projects from problem definition to implementation, including methodology, data acquisition, analysis, and recommendations.
• Conduct strategic studies on delay propagation, recovery effectiveness, and future operating strategies.
• Build datasets, scorecards, dashboards, models to measure performance and support decisions.

Skills

Data-driven storytelling

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Analytical leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is seeking an Analytics Leader in OCC Strategy to transform operational data into actionable insights that support strategic planning and performance management.

You will lead analyses, develop dashboards, scorecards, and models to drive decision-making and continuous improvement across the OCC. Ideal candidates excel at data-driven storytelling, executive influence, and navigating ambiguity while partnering with Flight Control, Operations Management, Crew, TechOps,