Senior Analyst – Network Planning & Forecasting

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Flight privileges

401(k)

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Senior Analyst in Domestic Planning to develop and optimize network strategies that boost profitability, efficiency, and customer value. You will analyze market performance, capacity needs, and scheduling opportunities, partnering across planning, operations, and key business functions to deliver actionable, long-term recommendations.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration, with a hybrid work setup and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, SQL and/or other data analysis tools.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to present insights to leadership and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic forecasts, analyses, and recommendations to support domestic network planning and long-term objectives.
• Analyze market demand, route performance, profitability trends, and capacity needs for optimization opportunities.
• Perform data analysis to support scheduling, planning, and operational decisions.
• Partner with planning, operations, and other teams to gather data and align strategic initiatives.
• Participate in cross-departmental projects and planning efforts to support network growth and profitability goals.
• Support schedule development and publication activities, evaluating potential schedule changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy and planning effectiveness.
• Create presentations communicating findings and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

United Airlines is seeking a Senior Analyst in Domestic Planning to develop and optimize network strategies that boost profitability, efficiency, and customer value. You will analyze market performance, capacity needs, and scheduling opportunities, partnering across planning, operations, and key business functions to deliver actionable, long-term recommendations.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration, with a hybrid work setup and