Senior Manager Labor Planning & Analytics
Southwest AirlinesDallas, Texas, United States
Posted April 13, 2026
168650 - 187400 USD
About the Company
At SouthwestÂŽ, everything we doâfrom our smiling People to our policiesâis designed to let you go with Heart. No matter what comes up in your travels, weâve got your back. Because while any airline can fly you, only Southwest lets you go with Heart. Application fees donât fly. The only way to apply for a job at Southwest Airlines is through careers.southwestair.com. We'll never ask for any payment for your application or training.* *Destination 225° is a Southwest Airlines program. Applying is free; however, candidates advancing through the selection process are responsible for all costs incurred.
Job Description
As a Senior Manager Labor Planning & Analytics, you'll play a central role in preparing for labor negotiations by gathering, analyzing, and translating data into insights that inform decision-making. You'll develop analytical narratives and presentation materials that enable Leaders to build and present strong union cases from a labor perspective.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the airline industry
- Advanced knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, Leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of People and resources
- Knowledge of the laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
- Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
- Skilled in aligning labor strategies with enterprise goals, anticipating labor-market impacts, and framing decisions within operational and financial contexts
- Ability to perform complex cost modeling, scenario analysis, and competitive benchmarking that informs negotiation strategy and executive decisions
- Ability to synthesize complex legal, economic, and operational information into clear, persuasive briefings for senior leadership
- Ability to build alignment across Labor Relations, Legal, Finance, and Operations, and to provide guidance that shapes enterprise-wide labor decisions
- Ability to make sound recommendations with imperfect information, maintain confidentiality, and uphold integrity in sensitive labor matters
- Ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal form, including delivering influential presentations and negotiation dialogue
Benefits
- Free flights for you and your dependents
- Company matching 401(k) retirement savings
- Annual ProfitSharing contribution
- Competitive health insurance for you and your dependents