Senior Operations Analyst, Digital and Technology Transformation

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Delta Air Lines in Atlanta seeks a D&T Transformation Senior Analyst to drive AI-enabled modernization across the department, partnering with senior leadership to translate strategy into actionable programs.

You will work across functions with technology vendors and Delta teams to evaluate AI, automation, and digital tooling opportunities, building roadmaps and presenting findings to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in technology consulting, digital transformation, or related field.
• Hands-on support for people, processes, and technology improvement projects.
• PMO experience with technology or digital transformation programs.
• Familiar with AI/ML, generative AI, and automation in business.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Commitment to safety, security, and ethical data handling.
• Strong written and verbal communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to present complex AI concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI transformation strategy with leadership, including technology thought leadership and material creation.
• Assist with cross-functional transformation programs, including AI adoption and pilots.
• Support AI-enabled solutions that improve processes across D&T.
• Help shape D&T business operations strategy with responsible AI adoption.
• Build relationships with internal departments and tech partners to drive change.
• Research AI trends and map roadmaps to Delta operations.
• Increase cross-team collaboration to accelerate digital transformation.
• Present findings and landscape assessments to senior leaders.
• Adapt methods to incorporate new technology and automation.
• Clarify roles and responsibilities for stakeholders in technology initiatives.

Skills

AI transformation

PMO experience

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Project

Word

Job description

Overview & Key Responsibilities

The D&T Transformation Senior Analyst plays a central role in advancing Delta's digital and AI-enabled transformation agenda, partnering with the D&T Transformation General Manager, Director, and team to drive cross-functional modernization efforts across the department. This role sits at the intersection of emerging technology, business strategy, and operational execution helping identify where AI, automation, and digital tooling can meaningfully improve how D&T operates. The Analyst supports ideation, socialization, and initiation of complex programs spanning generative AI adoption, intelligent automation, data-driven decision making, and broader technology-enabled transformation, for both short- and long-term initiatives. This individual works across departments and with external technology partners to investigate opportunities and build the alignment needed to move fast on emerging tech initiatives across the Delta enterprise.

If you're in Atlanta (or want to be) and want to work at the leading edge of how a global airline applies AI and technology to transform its operations, join our team today!

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key resource for the D&T Transformation Director and General Manager on AI transformation strategy development, technology thought leadership, socialization, and material creation in support of key initiatives.
• Assist with program managing cross-functional transformation efforts, including AI adoption, automation, and emerging technology pilots, that touch every aspect of the Delta D&T department.
• Support the development of AI-enabled solutions (process, procedure, initiative) that improve approaches throughout D&T.
• Participate in the strategic creation of D&T business operations strategy, policies, and goals with a focus on responsible AI adoption and continuous improvement.
• Identify and develop relationships with points of contact across departments and technology partners (AI vendors, cloud providers, consulting firms) to propel change that is mutually beneficial.
• Work with the team to research emerging AI and technology trends, assess applicability to Delta's operations, and build roadmaps to advance initiatives; conduct fact-finding and data analysis to evaluate opportunities.
• Increase engagement, interaction, and sharing of resources between teams, departments, and technology partners to accelerate digital transformation.
• Successfully interact with and present findings including technology and AI landscape assessments to Director and General Manager.
• Adapt existing methods and procedures, incorporating new technology and automation approaches, to create alternative solutions to complex problems.
• Help stakeholders, D&T Portfolio Teams, business partners, and business users understand their roles and responsibilities within technology-driven initiatives.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• At least 3-5 years of work experience (preferably in Technology Consulting, digital transformation, or a technology-adjacent discipline).
• Hands-on tactical and strategic support for people, process, and technology improvement projects, including current state assessment, future state design, and gap analysis.
• PMO experience, ideally including technology or digital transformation programs.
• Familiarity with emerging technology trends (AI/ML, generative AI, automation) and their practical business applications.
• High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency.
• Embraces Diverse People, Thinking, and Styles.
• Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority.
• Mastery of the MS Office suite (including PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project, and Word); comfort learning new digital tools and platforms.
• Ability to be flexible, pivot quickly, and seamlessly navigate risks and ambiguity in a fast-evolving technology environment.
• Strong meeting facilitation, negotiation, consulting, and customer service skills.
• Excellent written communication, oral communication, strategic planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to make effective presentations and translate technical/AI concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including technology vendors and partners.
• Take responsibility for actions, projects, and people.
• Display initiative, act with confidence, and work under own direction.
• Set high standards for quality to monitor and maintain initiative quality and productivity.
• Gather comprehensive information, including technology landscape research, to support decision making.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and styles to suit different people or situations where needed.
• Support the development of AI-enabled solutions (process, procedure, initiative) that improve approaches throughout D&T.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
• Prior exposure to AI/automation tooling, digital product development, or emerging technology evaluation.
• Be part of an awesome team committed to quality and delivery for our customers, at the leading edge of Delta's AI and digital transformation.
• Mentor junior resources to deliver continuously at high levels.
• Join on continuous improvement journeys grounded in emerging technology.
• Deliver an amazing experience for millions of customers every day.

Benefits And Perks To Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
• New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31)
• In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period
  • 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave
• Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability and life insurance benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Delta perks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare