Title:  Analyst, Strategy (JetBlue Travel Products)

Analyst, Strategy (JetBlue Travel Products) (FLIC)

Position Summary

The Analyst, Strategy will support strategic growth initiatives for JetBlue Travel Products (JTP). They report to the President of JTP and support initiatives driven by JTP’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) by defining, prioritizing, documenting, tracking and reporting on each initiative. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who is able to work autonomously and cross functionally, ensuring alignment with business objectives. The individual acts as the liaison between all teams within and outside JTP providing guidance with a focus on collaboration for a desired outcome. In the capacity of Analyst, Strategy this individual prepares, produces and delivers communication using multiple mediums including but not limited to email, PowerPoint and Google Suite products.  With guidance, this individual provides support in all areas of the business based on knowledge obtained through various cross functional meetings.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists with evaluations of the financial viability and strategic fit of new potential business opportunities.
• Conduct market analysis and research to identify growth areas, competitiveness, and new opportunities.
• Collaborate with department heads (Marketing, Commercial, Technology, Finance, Operations, and People) to implement strategic plans across the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including business partners.
• Aid in measuring and monitoring the progress and impact of JTP’s cross-functional efforts, ensuring progress towards performance goals.
• Partner with Manager, Corporate Communications to deliver key strategic messages both internally and externally utilizing written and other mediums on behalf of ELT.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and provide collaborative recommendations.        
• Compile monthly business reports for ELT to deliver to JetBlue President, CEO and other relevant executives.
• Coordinate and manage weekly ELT meetings (set agenda, follow-up on deliverables, etc.)
• Support all ELT members creating communication materials for select meetings. This includes various mediums of communication.
• Support ELT in weekly, quarterly and annual planning processes to ensure all teams are aligned.
• Coordinate the preparation of written documents and presentations for review by the team and prepare Board of Directors (BOD) materials, when applicable.
• Report status and address project questions with the team and ELT and provide up-to-date information to ensure all status reports are current and correct for all stakeholders to review.
• Provide support to the People team on various culture initiatives.
• Partner with the President of JTP on ad-hoc projects as required.
• Other complex projects and duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience.
• One (1) year of analytical experience, focusing on data-driven decision-making and business strategy optimization.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite products.
• Basic knowledge of budget processes or experience supporting project coordination.    
• Ability to identify, resolve, and escalate issues to appropriate teams.
• Excellent problem solving and structured thinking skills.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

• Flexibility, openness to feedback, and willingness to learn new skills.      
• Ability to tailor communication style to different audiences, and to exercise good judgment in frequency and nature of communications to different parties (senior management, stakeholders, team members, etc.).
• Available for overnight travel (10%).
• Must pass a ten (10) year background check.
• 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

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a collaborative mindset.    
• Ability to work effectively with all levels and in diverse environments.
• Ability to identify and mitigate potential issues.    
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

Crewmember Expectations

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available 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.

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)