Senior Analyst Corporate Real Estate

Position Summary

The Senior Analyst, Corporate Real Estate supports the Infrastructure Properties and Development team's efforts to develop and manage all matters relating to facilities, real estate assets, rates and charges, airport affairs, and strategic real estate initiatives. The Senior Analyst would report to the Senior Manager, Corporate Real Estate. The Senior Analyst works in a project-oriented environment and engages in broad analyses including effective end-to-end project management of strategic real estate initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

* Manage lease negotiations with airports and governments over rents, landing fees, and real estate to achieve our network, cost and strategic objectives

* Collaborate with Legal, Finance and Risk Management teams to review leases and manage internal approval and signing process

* Establish and maintain business relationships with airports throughout the JetBlue System

* Manage budget for rents and landing fees for specific airports and recommend policies regarding real estate utilization and cost management

* Supports the team with developing financial analyses, forecasting and modeling of JetBlue's financial interests relative to current and future airport costs

* Identify and implement cost reduction strategies focused on more efficient use of real estate and gates

* Effective end-to-end project oversight, coordination and management together with Directors and Managers in Infrastructure, Properties and Development

* Research and benchmark airport cost trends

* Create presentations in support of senior leadership meetings

* Ad hoc analysis and other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate or Business, or a similar 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 relevant work experience

* Three (3) years of budgeting, lease negotiation, and/or analytical experience

* Strong negotiation skills

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Strong presentation and analytical skills

* Able to collaborate with and influence internal and external stakeholders

* Available for frequent overnight travel (25%)

* In possession of valid travel documents with the ability to travel in and out of the United States

* Must pass a pre-employment drug test

* Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located

* Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

* Language (Spanish)

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, Passion and Fun

* Must fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by JetBlue's Safety Management System

* 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/or 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) and Safety Action Report (SAR))

* Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls

* Uphold JetBlue's safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities

* 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:

* Airport 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 $56,500.00 and $103,100.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue's total compensation package, which may also include performance bonuses, restricted stock units, as well as 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.