Senior Analyst, Statistics Solution

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Duration

Why you will love working here

At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make

aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.

• Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA - We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED - We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE - We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE - We embrace diverse perspectives.
• With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
• We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
• We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!

About the team you are joining

You are joining the Data Services, Governance and Quality team within I&D. Our team enables IATA to collect, manage, govern, document, and use data in a trusted and consistent way across the organization and with industry partners.

The team supports enterprise data services, data governance, data quality, metadata management, and data platforms that help improve decision-making, operations, and industry collaboration.

Within this team, you will contribute to the IATA Statistics Solution, supporting the methodology, production, analysis, and continuous improvement of industry statistical data and related outputs used across IATA and by industry partners.

This role reports to the Senior Statistician.

What your day would be like

As Senior Analyst, you will focus on the methodological soundness, analysis, and operational use of data within the IATA Statistics Solution. You will work closely with the Senior Statistician, Data Engineering, business stakeholders, and Data Services colleagues.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Apply statistical methods to analyse airline and industry datasets, supporting reliable indicators, trends, validations, and insights from the IATA Statistics Solution.
• Work with SQL and modern data tooling (including AWS, dbt, and related platforms) to prepare, validate, and improve statistical datasets and analytical workflows.
• Develop analytical outputs and lightweight applications (e.g. Streamlit) to support monitoring, reporting, and user-facing analysis.
• Provide operational support to industry members and internal users by responding to queries, clarifying methodology/definitions, and investigating data or statistical issues.
• Deliver dedicated statistical studies and ad hoc analyses, and contribute to continuous improvement of methodologies, documentation, controls, and data products.
• We would love to hear from you if
• A master's degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, data science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• At least 4 years of experience in statistical analysis, applied statistics, or similar roles involving production and interpretation of statistical outputs.
• Hands-on experience with statistical/analytical tools such as R or Python, SQL, and modern data environments (AWS, dbt); Streamlit or similar tools are an advantage.
• Strong communication and operational support skills, with the ability to explain statistical concepts, respond to user queries, and deliver dedicated studies.
• Prior experience in a statistical role, for example at an airline, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Ministry of Transport (MoT), central bank, or other large institution, is a strong plus.
• Fluency in English is required.
• If you're excited by the opportunity to strengthen our statistical data capabilities and support industry decision-making with high-quality analysis, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our journey toward data excellence.
• Travel Required: N
• Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you!