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Business Planning Manager roles on CPT let you apply strategic forecasting, market analysis, and cross-functional coordination in a real business environment, exactly the applied learning your DSO needs to see. CPT authorization requires your position to integrate directly with your degree coursework, so your offer letter and job description both matter.
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Location: United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Operations Anlys & Performance
17-Sep-2026
Ref #: 34172
How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
The Operations Data & AI Enablement (ODAE) team is seeking highly motivated and curious individuals who are excited to leverage data to improve the operations. DAE enables the Operations Planning & Performance (OP&P) organization by designing modern data foundations & building data pipelines that improves data quality, accelerates insights, and empowers faster, smarter decision-making across the business. We create human-centered data and AI foundations that empower OP&P through intuitive design, governed structures and embedded intelligence that unlocks speed & ease to analyze operational problems.
The ODAE team has 3 core functions:
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Data Foundations - design and steward reliable, well-governed data foundations that enable analytics and AI at scale
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AI Strategy & Tooling - embed AI and data toolkits into analytical products and workflows to drive innovation, productivity, and faster insights
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Data Enablement Delivery - design and maintain high-quality data assets & pipelines to enable the right analytics at the right time
The Co-Op will work closely with analytics professionals in the operation supporting the following cross-divisional focus areas:
- Aircraft Performance Planning - managing aircraft and gate to gate operations and performance
- Airport Performance Planning - improving airport processes and managing performance
- Crew Performance Planning - improving Pilot and Flight Attendant operations and performance efficiency
- Disruption Containment - tracking flight metrics, weather, day-of flight analyses
- Operations Digital & Decision Science – developing decision science tools and digital product solutions
- Operations Performance - managing centralized operations and competitive performance analyses
- Operations Schedule and Planning - optimizing aircraft schedule and resource availability to maintain peak on-time performance
- Process & Competitive Analysis - improving system processes & evaluating key metrics against our competitors in the airline industry
Students are required to complete three alternating semesters of work and school; all rotations must be completed before the student's graduation. Note: Students are not permitted to work part-time hours and should refrain from taking classes and working as a co-op in the same semester. The full-time work schedule for this role, while remaining actively enrolled in an approved undergraduate curriculum, is as follows.
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
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Enrolled in an Undergraduate program in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Analytics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or similar 4-year degree program
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Available for three alternating semesters for full-time work
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Ability to report in-person to Delta’s World Headquarters (Atlanta, GA) or willing to relocate each semester (housing stipends will be provided to students who meet the minimum criteria)
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Team oriented and highly supportive of continuous improvement methodologies
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Basic understanding of data management & enablement functions: ETL/ELT pipelines, relational database fundamentals, modeling concepts, etc.
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Proficiency with Python or other similar tools and programming languages
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Proficiency in SQL and ETL/ELT patterns
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools and concepts
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Strong organizational, project management, and verbal/written communication skills are essential
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Willingness/ability to adapt quickly and learn new skills are required
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Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
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Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
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Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
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Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
- Working knowledge of and/or experience with cloud-based solutioning (i.e. Azure, AWS, GPC, etc.)
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Does a Business Planning Manager role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if the position integrates directly with your degree curriculum and your DSO approves it. Roles involving strategic forecasting, budget planning, market analysis, or cross-functional project management typically satisfy CPT's integral curriculum requirement for business, management, and MBA programs. Your offer letter must describe duties that map to specific coursework your school can document.
Can I do CPT as a Business Planning Manager part-time while still in class?
Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, doesn't affect your OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT entirely, which matters significantly if you plan to use OPT to bridge toward H-1B visa sponsorship after graduation. Most students in business planning roles with heavy project cycles negotiate part-time arrangements specifically to protect future OPT.
What documents does my employer need to provide for CPT authorization?
Your DSO needs a formal offer letter on company letterhead that includes your job title, specific duties, employment dates, weekly hours, work location, and supervisor contact. For Business Planning Manager roles, a breakdown of planning and analysis responsibilities helps your school confirm the position qualifies academically. Some schools also require the employer to sign a CPT agreement form.
How do I find Business Planning Manager jobs that are open to CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified work authorization filing history in business planning and management occupations. CPT openness often isn't listed in job postings, so filtering by employers with prior LCA filings in relevant SOC codes is a more reliable signal than relying on self-reported CPT sponsorship in the job description.
Will my CPT employer need to do anything with USCIS for my work authorization?
No. CPT is authorized entirely through your school, not USCIS. Your DSO updates your I-20 to reflect the CPT authorization, and that updated I-20 combined with your valid F-1 visa is what authorizes you to work. The employer doesn't file anything with USCIS for CPT, which is one reason it's faster to activate than OPT or H-1B sponsorship.