About the role
Department
Network Planning Our Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description
As a Sr Network Systems Consultant, you’ll help shape the tools and optimization products that power Southwest’s Network Planning decisions. Partnering with Business Owners, frontline Customers, Technology Teams, vendors, and external support partners, you’ll ensure Network Planning systems are reliable, high-quality, and ready to support evolving business needs. You’ll research industry and technology trends, analyze complex data, evaluate scenarios, and translate findings into clear strategies, product roadmaps, and actionable recommendations. You’ll also guide system deployments, improve models and processes, and use tools such as SQL, Alteryx, Python, R, and Tableau to turn raw data into meaningful insights. Through strategic thinking, technical expertise, and cross-functional leadership, you’ll help Southwest maintain industry-leading planning capabilities and make smarter network decisions that strengthen operational performance, preparedness, and long-term success.
Additional details
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
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