Senior Network Systems Consultant

As a Sr Network Systems Consultant, you'll help shape the tools and optimization products that power Southwest's Network Planning decisions. You'll research industry and technology trends, analyze complex data, evaluate scenarios, and translate findings into clear strategies, product roadmaps, and actionable recommendations.

What You Will Do

You'll lead and execute research and analysis of trends, develop new strategies, processes, tools, and reports. You'll mentor team members, improve and share available data sets, and leverage technology skills to provide answers to business requests.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You'll drive cross-departmental improvements, handle multiple concurrent projects, and meet physical requirements. You'll have the opportunity to work in a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth.

Requirements

• Expert-level experience in solving complex problems and driving multiple stakeholders towards implementable solutions
• Leading programs that can span multiple work groups and/or departments
• Expert knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, product planning, prioritization, and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of strategic and financial analysis and analytical and quantitative skills
• Highly skilled in PowerPoint to synthesize information and develop presentations for Senior Leadership and affected stakeholders
• Skilled in written and verbal communication with diverse audiences, including both technical and non-technical customers, colleagues, and executives
• Ability to assume a high level of responsibility and to provide direction in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment
• Ability to work under stressful situations and manage time effectively
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet department objectives and goals
• Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision-making
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to coach and mentor teammates, providing guidance to peers and other team members to transfer knowledge and support their development
• Ability to communicate in a flexible and effective manner with all levels of Employees and Leadership
• Ability to demonstrate identifying tradeoffs between immediate operational needs and long term strategic requirements

Benefits

• Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan
• Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
• 401(k) Company match contribution of up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings