Resource Planning Analyst Jobs
Resource Planning Analyst jobs are open across healthcare, government, logistics, and financial services, at every level from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in workforce planning, capacity planning, and demand forecasting. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Intro
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board
Why you'll love this job
- We are responsible for process standardization and capacity modelling.
- Additionally, we work closely with airport leadership and the Resource Operations team on providing inputs for staffing
The role is a part of the Airport and Cargo Resource Planning team within our Airport & Cargo Excellence group.
What you'll do
As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
- Develops and maintains airport staffing models to analyze staffing requirements and work closely with Financial Planning & Controller groups to provide accurate headcount forecasts
- Identifies, analyzes and recommends solutions to airport resource issues and build strategies to optimize staffing efficiencies
- Evaluates the financial and customer experience implications of strategic projects such as capital expenditures, contract proposals, process improvements, and technology changes as it relates to staffing
- Works closely with airport leadership to provide support and evaluate changes to staffing practices
- Uses qualitative and quantitative observations/data to develop capacity model requirements to be used to feed staffing models
- Basic understanding of lean six sigma and continuous improvement to identify process improvement opportunities
- Manages standardization of processes at the airports in alignment with the model(s)
All you'll need for success
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Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- 2+ years of related experience in an airline or aviation consulting firm as an analyst in operations, finance, or corporate development
- BS/BA degree in a related field - preferably in engineering, business, mathematics, or economics
- Expert in Excel and PowerPoint
- Motivated professional that is capable of managing a heavy workload while prioritizing complex tasks
- An agile, self-starter with the ability to deal with ambiguity
- Adapts well in fast-paced/changing environments
- Shows up every day with a high can-do attitude and energy
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Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- Ability to pull and manipulate large sets of data using SQL or Python Experience
- Working with union or frontline level employees
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Skills, Licenses & Certifications
- N/A
What you'll get
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
- Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
- Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
Intro
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board
Why you'll love this job
- We are responsible for process standardization and capacity modelling.
- Additionally, we work closely with airport leadership and the Resource Operations team on providing inputs for staffing
The role is a part of the Airport and Cargo Resource Planning team within our Airport & Cargo Excellence group.
What you'll do
As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
- Develops and maintains airport staffing models to analyze staffing requirements and work closely with Financial Planning & Controller groups to provide accurate headcount forecasts
- Identifies, analyzes and recommends solutions to airport resource issues and build strategies to optimize staffing efficiencies
- Evaluates the financial and customer experience implications of strategic projects such as capital expenditures, contract proposals, process improvements, and technology changes as it relates to staffing
- Works closely with airport leadership to provide support and evaluate changes to staffing practices
- Uses qualitative and quantitative observations/data to develop capacity model requirements to be used to feed staffing models
- Basic understanding of lean six sigma and continuous improvement to identify process improvement opportunities
- Manages standardization of processes at the airports in alignment with the model(s)
All you'll need for success
-
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- 2+ years of related experience in an airline or aviation consulting firm as an analyst in operations, finance, or corporate development
- BS/BA degree in a related field - preferably in engineering, business, mathematics, or economics
- Expert in Excel and PowerPoint
- Motivated professional that is capable of managing a heavy workload while prioritizing complex tasks
- An agile, self-starter with the ability to deal with ambiguity
- Adapts well in fast-paced/changing environments
- Shows up every day with a high can-do attitude and energy
-
Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- Ability to pull and manipulate large sets of data using SQL or Python Experience
- Working with union or frontline level employees
-
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
- N/A
What you'll get
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
- Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
- Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in resource planning analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations, supply chain, or a related field
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for modeling and scenario analysis
- Experience with workforce management or ERP planning software
- Ability to analyze large datasets and present findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with forecasting methodologies including trend analysis and regression
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with operations, finance, and HR teams
Tips for Your Resource Planning Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume for planning tools
Hiring managers scan for specific tools before reading anything else. Call out your experience with workforce management software, ERP systems, and spreadsheet modeling early in your resume's skills section, not buried under job duties.
Quantify forecast accuracy on your resume
Generic phrases like 'improved planning processes' won't stand out. Replace them with concrete outcomes: how far out you forecasted, how often your models were used in decisions, and what operational problems your analysis resolved.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists resource planning analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by planning function
Resource planning covers workforce, capacity, demand, and supply planning, and job requirements differ significantly across those functions. Read the posting carefully to confirm the planning type matches your actual experience before you apply.
Prepare a scenario-based interview answer
Interviewers for resource planning roles almost always ask how you handled a forecast miss or a sudden capacity gap. Prepare at least one specific example that walks through your data sources, your decision, and the outcome.
Negotiate using total scope, not just title
If the base offer is firm, push on scope: the size of the planning horizon, the number of business units you'll support, and access to senior stakeholders. These shape your career trajectory more than a small salary difference at the analyst level.
Resource Planning Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most resource planning analysts?
The companies hiring the most resource planning analysts right now include HR Annie Consulting, Visa, and Goldbelt, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Arizona, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, logistics companies, and large government contractors consistently represent a high share of active postings.
How many resource planning analyst jobs are remote?
About 100% of resource planning analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the data-centric nature of the work. Demand planning and workforce analytics roles tend to have the highest remote availability, while capacity planning roles tied to physical operations are more likely to require an on-site or hybrid schedule.
How do you become a resource planning analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, supply chain, or a related field. Build hands-on skills in data analysis and forecasting tools through coursework or internships. Apply for entry-level planning coordinator or analyst roles to develop direct experience with planning cycles, then pursue certifications in supply chain or workforce management to advance.
Can you get hired as a resource planning analyst with little experience?
Yes, entry-level resource planning analyst roles do exist, especially at large healthcare organizations, government agencies, and logistics firms that run structured analyst development programs. Focus your application on any coursework in operations or analytics, internship experience with scheduling or forecasting tools, and your ability to work with data to support operational decisions.
What does the resource planning analyst interview process look like?
Most resource planning analyst interviews include an initial recruiter screen followed by a hiring manager interview focused on your analytical approach and planning experience. Many employers add a technical or case exercise where you model a forecast or analyze a dataset. Final rounds typically involve meeting with operations or finance stakeholders who will rely on your work.
Where can I find and apply to resource planning analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to resource planning analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and planning specialty, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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