Senior Analyst Fuel Market Analysis and Projects

Position Title: Senior Analyst, Fuel Market Analysis and Projects

Position Summary:

The Senior Analyst, Fuel Market Analysis and Projects is responsible for many aspects of JetBlue’s fuel operation and management. They wear two main hats: the first, as a finance analyst, forecasting the fuel expense, inclusive of external industry research; and second, as a business and data analyst, guiding and executing on ongoing digital transformation initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Running a weekly fuel forecast including changing components such as Brent, Jet Crack / Crack Spread, fees, taxes, and gallons, and reporting on it every week to senior leadership
• Preparing PowerPoint decks and analyses for board meetings, earnings calls, and monthly presentations to senior leaders, highlighting fuel team initiatives, geopolitical market dynamics, and fuel price forecast
• Innovating methodologies to analyze data (mostly financial) in new ways, to answer new questions or improve forecasting accuracy
• Handling various types of fuel-related datasets (usually in Excel) and consolidating and analyzing them for purposes of reconciliation, bid analysis (during annual fuel procurement), forecasting, and ad hoc project support
• Business partner outreach and collaboration: disputing invoices, supporting annual price negotiation, troubleshooting pain points
• Leading collaborations with various internal stakeholders, such as FP&A, Accounting, Investor Relations, IT, Dispatch, etc.
• Owning investigation, stakeholder coordination, change management, and implementation of any fuel-related improvement opportunities that arise
• Viewing all tasks with an eye for process improvement, and applying those ideas where applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous related work experience
• Three (3) years professional experience in finance or oil & gas
• Working knowledge of SQL, ideally Snowflake
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Previous experience analyzing large datasets in Excel
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• A self-starter with the ability to prioritize assignments
• Excellent written and verbal communication including ability to interact with executive leadership
• Available for business air travel, overnight or day travel (5%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Previous experience automating a manual process
• Previous experience working on a technology project
• Knowledge or previous experience in aviation or oil & gas

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, Fun and Passion
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position

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)

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is between $88,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.