Senior Analyst Engine Programs

Socket.dev; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Crewmember travel benefits

Job summary

JetBlue is seeking a Senior Analyst for Engine Programs to support strategic projects in engine procurement, maintenance, and fleet strategy. You will mine data, run analyses, and develop commercial recommendations with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Strategy, Finance and Legal.

Responsibilities include developing long-term engine fleet strategies, evaluating platforms, negotiating maintenance agreements, and delivering data-driven insights through dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Engineering or 4+ years of related work experience.
• 3 years of analytical and modeling experience in finance, strategic sourcing or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Tableau, Power BI or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, data, numerical, quantitative, reasoning, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong financial, quantitative and data analysis skills.
• Experience presenting results to senior leadership; strong stakeholder management.
• Willingness for occasional overnight travel (20%).
• US work authorization; pre-employment drug test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term integrative engine fleet strategy with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze commercial recommendations on engine platforms and negotiate maintenance agreements.
• Prepare financial and operational risk analyses for engine maintenance projects.
• Serve as liaison between tactical and strategic teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Finance and Accounting.
• Maintain relationships with OEMs and maintenance providers.
• Define data requirements and validate information using statistical tests.
• Analyze complex engine data from internal and external sources.
• Demonstrate ownership and deliver commitments under deadlines.
• Proactively identify issues and propose solutions.

Skills

Analytical & modeling

MS Office

Tableau

Power BI

Communication skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Engineering

Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, Finance or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Analyst Engine Programs reports to and supports the Manager of Engine Procurement Programs, Technical Operations in the preparation and execution of strategic projects and commercial transactions involving engine maintenance, engine platform selection, engine sales and purchases. The Senior Analyst leverages spend analytics and market intelligence to develop commercial strategy recommendations for the Technical Operations department. The role involves working closely with JetBlue’s Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Legal, Corporate Finance and Treasury teams, among other groups. This role is responsible for mining data, both structured and unstructured to extract actionable knowledge using statistical analyses and other quantitative measures to develop and maintain the Engine Programs dashboard(s).

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of a long-term integrative engine fleet strategy, working alongside JetBlue’s Structural Programs and Technical Operations groups
• Conduct analysis for commercial recommendations on all current and future engine platforms, including the facilitation, preparation and conduct of negotiations on engine maintenance agreements
• Prepare financial and operational risk analysis for engine maintenance projects and commercial transactions involving procurement or sale of spare engines
• Function as liaison between Technical Operations’ tactical and strategic teams
• Partner with members from Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Finance and Accounting teams
• Maintain relationships with key existing and potential future business partners, including engine Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and engine maintenance providers
• Assists in defining data requirements as well as gathers and validates information, applying judgement and statistical tests to ensure data integrity
• Acquires business knowledge in depth as well as gathers and analyzes complex information about all engines and related components, using variety of internal and external sources
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assignments and deliver commitments with a high degree of accountability, including under tight deadlines and changing business conditions
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive projects and deliverables from initial analysis through recommendation and execution
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate issues, identify potential solutions, and recommend a path forward
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Engineering; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous related work experience
• Three (3) years of analytical and modeling experience in finance, strategic sourcing or equivalent
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Tableau, Power BI or equivalent
• Strong analytical, data, numerical, quantitative, reasoning, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong financial, quantitative and data analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage project communications and stakeholder expectations
• Demonstrated experience in presenting results of work to an organizations senior leadership team
• Available for occasional overnight travel (20%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, Finance or Engineering
• Knowledge of aviation maintenance contracts and different financial and operational structures
• Experience in negotiating and managing maintenance agreements, preferably in aviation
• Specific experience with engine maintenance, engine manuals and documentation
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet modeling and database administration, including applications beyond Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated experience in presenting results of work to an organizations executive leadership team

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be availability to respond on short-notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
• Uphold JetBlue’s safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• Traditional office environment

Physical Effort:

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.