CORP - Manager, Business Process Analytics
2 days ago
Sterling
Job Description The Company Founded in 1927 as a division of Pan American World Airways, Avports is an experienced and trusted airport manager and operator. Today, the company operates with over 650 staff (of which approximately 300 are unionized) at 14+ airports across the US and the Caribbean, with that number slated to grow to 800 during the next year with the addition of new airport projects. In addition, Avports is now acting as the leaseholder and operator of public-private partnership (P3) projects at Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) in Connecticut and the Manassas Regional Airport (HEF) in Virginia. Avports has historically managed and operated a portfolio of airport operations and maintenance (O&M) and public-private partnership (P3/PPP) contracts at more than 30 US airports. These airports have diverse operations, encompassing commercial and general aviation airports, passenger terminals, joint-use airports, heliports, NASA facilities, and spaceports. The company is working to integrate electric aviation, hydrogen fuel cells, and zero-emission decarbonization concepts in existing airport environments. Job Summary Corporate-level role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, responsible for analyzing operational data, developing and validating operational processes and models, and delivering data-driven insights to support complex decision-making across the organization. Serves as a strategic partner to airport and corporate leadership by standardizing operational, maintenance, commercial, and analytical functions and processes; governing operational documentation; and supporting O&M and commercial programs. Develops dashboards, flowcharts, KPIs, and scalable tools while maintaining “living” documentation and systems aligned with corporate strategy and continuous improvement objectives. Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or process management related field with 3–5 years of experience in business processes or operations analysis, operational management, or process improvement within a complex operating environment. Strong knowledge of process mapping, budgeting, accounting, and financial analysis, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or equivalent and expert knowledge of the Office 365 productivity suite, like Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Copilot and Outlook. Experience developing dashboards and KPIs using business intelligence or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau), with familiarity in operational systems such as work order management, compliance, incident reporting, or revenue control. Experience in aviation, transportation, or logistic environments is preferred but not required. Position is exempt, and regular, full-time reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. Primary work is on-site and based in Northern Virgina (Dulles/Herndon). Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, meet corporate and airport access requirements, and be able to travel and work domestically and internationally including occasional overnight stays. Essential Job Functions Corporate Operations & Maintenance Support • Maintain, organize, and continuously update corporate and site level‑ operational and maintenance procedures, manuals, workflows, indicators, metrics and working documents., • Support standardization of O&M practices across locations while accounting for site specific‑ regulatory, contractual, and operational requirements., • Partner with airport operations, maintenance, security, environment, HR, and safety teams to document workflows, identify process gaps, and recommend operational improvements and reengineering of processes., • Develop, generate, and maintain dashboards and reporting systems for operational, financial, and commercial data (e.g., flight activity, parking revenue, tenant performance, operational KPIs)., • Maintain centralized databases of airport agreements and key commercial terms, including effective dates, rates, escalations, and expiration schedules., • Analyze trends and performance metrics and translate data into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership and airport management teams., • Apply industrial, process, or systems engineering principles to improve operational efficiency, structure, and repeatability., • Support evaluation, implementation, and monitoring of new technologies, automation, and AI enabled‑ tools related to operations, maintenance, and analytics., • Monitor adoption and effectiveness of implemented tools and recommend enhancements as business needs evolve., • Act as a liaison between corporate leadership, airport management teams, finance, and commercial stakeholders, effectively communicate with executive and operational stakeholders, reflecting ability to balance standardization with operational flexibility, • Prepare executive level‑ summaries, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders., • Support deliverables required under agreements between Avports and airport authorities., • Accept ownership and accountability, consistently delivering accurate, high-quality results with a sense of urgency, • Collaborate effectively acting with a sense of urgency with cross-functional teams and corporate stakeholders, • Operate with integrity and compliance, adhering to internal policies and applicable aviation regulations, • Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, • High attention to detail, sound judgment, and conscientiousness in all work, • Communicate timelines, expectations, and progress clearly, • Make timely decisions when options are clear, escalating appropriately for higher risk or ambiguity, • Support team continuity and knowledge sharing, • Seek, receive, and apply constructive feedback to support ongoing development Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, management, finance, economics, statistics, data science, or a related field., • Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in similar position focused on business analysis, operations analysis, operational management, or process improvement within aviation, transportation, infrastructure, or a similarly complex operating environment., • Preferred: Experience working in aviation, transportation, or other unionized environments, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook., • Experience developing dashboards or working with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar)., • Background in aviation operations, airport commercial programs, engineering disciplines or quality control, • Experience supporting parking systems, concessions programs, car rental operations, or commercial revenue programs., • Exposure to AI, automation, or advanced analytics in operational or infrastructure environments., • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, • Must be eligible to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional overnight stays., • Primarily office-based, with occasional work travel (~20% per year), • Employees must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the primary work location., • Ability to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods., • Requires visual acuity, hearing, and speaking ability to communicate effectively., • Regular use of hands and fingers to operate computer equipment and office devices., • Occasionally lifts or moves objects up to 25 pounds., • Must be able to navigate office environments and operational sites as needed., • Flexible to support occasional extended hours., • While office work is sedentary, tasks at operational sites require mobility, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Consistent with those requirements, the Company. will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Compensation and Benefits Overview Benefits may include: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance options, • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Plan options, • Supplemental Insurance Plan options, • 401(k) Profit-Sharing Retirement Plan, • Vacation and Sick Leave, • Paid Company Holidays, • Discretionary Bonus, • Professional development resources