Endeavor Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. Flying as Delta Connection, Endeavor operates 145 regional jets on 750 daily flights to 122 destinations in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Endeavor has hub operations in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, and Raleigh-Durham, and 11 maintenance bases across our network.

We know that our people are our greatest assets, and we are committed to building a culture where employees love coming to work each day. At Endeavor Air, we foster a diverse, culturally-rich and safe workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect. With a culture built on safety, excellence, and teamwork, Endeavor offers limitless potential for aviation professionals looking to start or continue their careers.

Our team promotes an inclusive environment in all aspects of the airline and our operation. As an EEO employer, we provide opportunities for all qualified candidates without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status.

The Strategy Analyst is an integral member of the Corporate Strategy team, providing analytical and research support across Endeavor's most consequential strategic initiatives. This individual will develop data-driven insights, build financial and operational models, and contribute to executive and Board-level deliverables. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work on high-visibility projects spanning fleet planning, corporate goal-setting, and external affairs – making it an exceptional foundation for a career in aviation strategy or general management.

Analysis & Research

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses in support of strategic planning, fleet evaluation, network assessments, and competitive benchmarking.
• Build, maintain, and stress-test financial and operational models including scenario analyses, sensitivity tables, and cost-benefit frameworks.
• Gather, synthesize, and interpret data from internal systems, industry databases, and publicly available sources to inform strategic recommendations.
• Track key performance indicators and strategic initiative milestones; prepare regular status updates for leadership review.

Executive & Board Support

• Assist in developing presentation materials for Board of Directors meetings, executive offsites, and leadership briefings.
• Support preparation of strategy documents, one-pagers, and briefing packages under the direction of the Director and VP of Strategy.
• Conduct research and prepare summaries on industry trends, competitor activities, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic factors relevant to the airline.

Fleet Planning Support

• Assist the fleet planning process by compiling and organizing operational data, market research, and financial inputs.
• Support the development of fleet comparison matrices, utilization models, and capital planning analyses.
• Coordinate with Finance, Operations, and external vendors to collect data and validate assumptions.

Goal-Setting & Strategic Initiatives

• Support the annual goal-setting process by preparing templates, tracking submissions, and consolidating results for leadership review.
• Assist in managing project timelines, meeting logistics, and documentation for cross-functional strategy initiatives.
• Maintain strategy team workspaces, libraries, and reporting tools to ensure accuracy and accessibility of information.

External Affairs Assistance

• Research regulatory and legislative topics relevant to the airline, preparing summaries and backgrounders as needed.
• Support preparation for external stakeholder engagements, conferences, and industry events.

• No direct reports.

• Ethics and Values - Supports positive change and diversity that will support healthy organizational growth. Serves as a champion for projects and programs that are beneficial to the company.
• Knows our Business - Is informed and knowledgeable about trends in the field. Is willing to use own knowledge to constructively challenge institutional practices and systems that might be improved to increase organizational results.
• Building Trust & Decision Making - Treats all team members in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner, and values the input of all.   Recognizes when analysis is sufficient to proceed with making a good decision.
• Drives For Results by Inspiring Others - Develops clear workable plans with timelines, goals, and ways to measure results. Fosters engagement across different teams. 
• Know your Team & Leading People - Works inclusively with others on the team and across the organization to reach common goals. Is approachable and friendly. Is skilled at valuing differences; recognizing others; and listening for understanding.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related analytical field.
• 2+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, finance, or analytical roles (internship experience considered for exceptional candidates).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis; proficiency in PowerPoint for executive-level presentations, and AI tools for automation.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize large amounts of data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in analytical work.

Preferred

• Experience in the airline, transportation, or aerospace industry.
• Exposure to strategic planning, corporate development, or management consulting environments.
• Familiarity with airline data tools and databases (e.g., Cirium, OAG, CAPA, BTS).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) or advanced Excel/SQL skills.

• Can involve long periods of sitting. Computer work, repetitive motion such as typing.
• Subject to critical deadlines. 
• Minimal physical exertion such as: pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking, and light lifting of boxes, bags files, and electronic equipment not in excess of 30 lbs.
• Travel up to 10%.