Senior Systems Analyst - Configuration Management & Technical Records
United Airlines
Houston, TX · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.
Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.
Description
At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.
Job Overview and Responsibilities
Responsible for providing dedicated digital support, both for the historical applications and new applications utilized by Configuration Management & Technical Records. Additionally, aid in support of merging several FAA Approved and FAA Accepted IT systems/applications that CMTR is responsible for maintaining per GMM requirements and UA Operational Specifications.
Extract datasets from various sources (e.g. CRM systems, web analytics tools) using SQL queries or ETL (extract, transform, load) tools
Use scripting languages (e.g. Python, R) or specialized tools (e.g. Spotfire, PowerBI) to automate data preparation steps
Collaborate with data engineers to resolve data integrity issues at the source when required.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements.
Translate business objectives into technical specifications and system requirements. Translate user stories or specifications into technical tasks
Develop interactive dashboards to present insights in a clear and intuitive format
Set up application monitoring and logging. Perform updates or patches to address vulnerabilities or critical bugs
Ability to project scope and collect business requirements to build innovation and enhancement to the internal departmental tools and workflows
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
High school diploma or equivalent
SIDA badge eligible (required)
3 years of aviation data experience
Oracle, C#, Python, SQL, PS1, GitHub, Power BI, Palantir/Foundry, Visual Studio, Spotfire, other Microsoft Suite products
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree
Computer Science or Engineering
Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and leverages them for research, analysis content creation and problem solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI generated outputs while adhering to company policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy and security
The base pay range for this role is $75,715.00 to $98,594.00. The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com