Senior Business & Revenue Analyst at Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority in Morrisville, North Carolina

Job Description:

About Us:

Welcome aboard the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority team, where our work environment resembles a well-oiled aviation crew. As operators of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, we connect central and eastern North Carolina to people and places that matter the most, serving 14.5 million passengers in 2023 and supporting over 85,000 local and regional jobs with a $17 billion annual economic impact. Here, accountability and collaboration are our navigational beacons, guiding us through every task with precision and teamwork. Picture yourself as a vital member of our crew, each role crucial to ensuring smooth operations and safe passage for all. Like a pre-flight checklist, we take workplace safety seriously, conducting thorough pre-hire drug, background, and fingerprint checks to ensure a secure environment for every team member. Whether you're stationed indoors, orchestrating behind the scenes, or outdoors, feeling the rush of the runway, you'll find a supportive atmosphere where your contributions make a real difference. We are committed to delivering excellent airport services, state-of-the-art facilities, and unparalleled customer service, earning a Top Five ranking in passenger satisfaction among large North American Airports in a 2023 J.D. Power survey. At RDU, we believe in investing in our people with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time positions, including professional growth and development opportunities. Join us in this high-flying adventure where accountability, collaboration, and safety are the wings that propel us toward success—watch your career soar with RDU!

 

About You:

You embody core values that will play a pivotal role in connecting our community to places and the people who matter most. Your commitment to continuous learning will drive innovation and growth, while your unwavering integrity ensures that our brand remains trustworthy and reputable. Your respect for colleagues and clients alike fosters a collaborative and positive environment. Your dedication to excellence in every task you undertake will elevate our brand’s standards. Lastly, your team spirit will unite our efforts and amplify our collective success.

About the Role:

Are you ready to take the pilot’s seat in driving our business strategies? As our Senior Business and Revenue Analyst, you’ll be a key navigator in the Authority’s Commercial Management Division (CMD), steering our financial performance toward greater horizons.

This isn’t just any role—it is a first-class opportunity to work on advanced financial analysis and revenue optimization projects that will directly influence critical business decisions. Your mission? Analyze the operational and financial performance of the food and beverage "Operator Model" units within the airport terminal, ensuring these operations soar smoothly and efficiently.

Think of yourself as the control tower for strategic insights. You’ll collect and interpret data, deliver actionable recommendations, and present findings to staff and stakeholders—helping guide the airport’s overall trajectory. Your flight plan will also include parking yield analysis, pricing strategy, and analytical support for other key areas like Air Service Development, Ground Transportation, Marketing, Guest Experience, and Properties.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise on board and help chart the course for business growth, we’d love to have you join our crew!

Compensation:

• Maximum – Based on experience


• Minimum - $75,352.99

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of complex financial data and financial reports associated with monthly sales performance and associated operating costs of restaurant performance. 


• Collaborate with Information Services to develop and maintain complex dashboards and reports to provide real-time business performance insights.


• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in revenue streams and operational data.


• Tracking operator and authority investment from construction buildout through the term of contract to include development, model, and monitor the Authority’s return on investment 


• Act as a strategic advisor to senior management, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.


• Compile financial data and performance analysis of Operator Model food and beverage units for presentation to the internal Operations Stakeholder Group. 


• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and benchmarking to inform business strategy.

*A detailed job description will be provided during the recruitment screening process.

What You Need:

Education:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent related work experience 

Experience:

Required:

• 3 or more years' experience in data/financial analysis; creation and interpretation of financial reports and models, conducting market research / competitive analysis, and developing recommendations and detailed reports or business plans.

 Licenses or Certifications:

Required:

• None 

Typical Work Hours: 

• Monday - Friday
  
  
  
  • Some flexibility is available regarding the work schedule between the hours of: 7 am - 6 pm, possible work-from-home Fridays. Work hours outside of the traditional schedule may be required occasionally. Final schedule preference will be negotiated with the manager during the hiring process.
  
  
  
  

 Location:

• On-site RDU Airport Campus

 

RDU Benefits:

At the Authority, we appreciate you and care about your health, happiness, and future. Our benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, employee discounts, and perks like an on-site gym, a dedicated wellness team, and frequent company and team outings. For a full list of benefit offerings, check out the RDU.com Careers Page

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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