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Department: Corporate Strategy 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: Job Summary Associate Strategy Consultant works on a strategy project Team, executing on a part of an overall project. In this role, the Associate Strategy Consultant will, at the guidance of project Team Leadership, perform quantitative analyses, prepare presentation materials, interact with internal clients, and work to determine insights related to their part of the broader project. 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. We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Responsibilities Perform high-quality, complex quantitative analyses guided by specific input from project Team Leadership Collaboratively engage with numerous peers and Leaders across the Company to gather qualitative input, research relevant hypotheses, source data, etc. Synthesize quantitative and qualitative analyses into insights and perspectives, particularly within assigned piece of overall project Pose questions and offer perspectives to project Team members and Leadership to help develop the overall project solution and associated recommendations Work with project Team Leadership to draft slides or other media to communicate insights from analyses Present relevant sections of analysis in Sr. Leader and Executive meetings Strive for a high level of individual ownership when completing assigned project tasks Seek to rapidly develop subject matter familiarity, even if new to the topic May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skilled with performing analysis in Excel and developing communications materials in PowerPoint and familiar with other tools, e.g. Word, Visio, etc. Ability to collect, organize, visualize and assimilate data including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented analytical tools and visualization software Ability to collect and synthesize qualitative data into meaningful insights alongside quantitative analysis Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Experience Intermediate level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in: Analytical problem solving Partnering with internal and external Teams Communication through storytelling Licensing/Certification N/A Physical Abilities Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job Ability to lift and/or carry up to 10 lbs. Other Qualifications Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 Must be at least 18 years of age Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines Pay & Benefits: Competitive market salary from $95,750 to $106,400 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company. Benefits you’ll love:    Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)  Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings** Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit*** Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment. Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits *Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time. **401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits. ***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company. Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.