Analyst/Sr Analyst, Federal Affairs

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

The Analyst/Sr Analyst, Federal Affairs plays a central role in shaping American Airlines’ engagement with federal regulatory and legislative stakeholders by delivering high‑impact independent analytical and research support. This position, based in Washington DC, works on complex, fast‑moving policy issues that influence both the aviation industry and the company’s long‑term priorities, translating regulatory and legislative developments into clear insights that guide strategic decision‑making. Through close collaboration with internal leaders and external partners, the Analyst/Sr Analyst helps ensure the company remains informed, proactive, and well‑positioned in the federal policy environment.

Pay Range: $72,000-$131,000

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.

•    Analyze applicable federal actions, enforcement trends, and policy developments affecting the airline industry
•    Conduct research and prepare summaries, briefings, and recommendations for senior leaders within Government Affairs and across the company
•    Manage certain company compliance programs and assist in responding to enforcement actions
•    Monitor, track, and analyze rulemakings, legislative proposals, and executive branch initiatives relevant to American Airlines’ business objectives
•    Synthesize complex regulatory and policy information into clear, actionable insights
•    Support cross‑functional coordination on regulatory and policy matters, ensuring alignment between Government Affairs and internal business units
•    Assist in developing strategies for regulatory engagement, compliance considerations, and advocacy planning
•    Prepare materials for internal and external meetings, including talking points, power point presentations, background documents, and analytical reports

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, economics, business, law, or a related field
•    3 years of experience conducting substantive federal regulatory or legislative issues, either in government, industry, consulting, or a related environment

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

•    Recent experience working in or with federal agencies, and/or congressional offices
•    Experience evaluating enforcement actions and responding to agency inquiries 
•    Experience with regulatory compliance 
•    Familiarity with aviation, transportation, or other highly regulated industries
•    Experience supporting strategic decision‑making through policy analysis or regulatory research
•    Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across diverse teams

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

•    Ability to evaluate regulatory actions, enforcement trends, and policy proposals
•    Proficiency in gathering, interpreting, and summarizing complex information
•    Strong writing, presentation, and briefing capabilities
•    Ability to connect policy developments to business implications
•    Ability to manage timelines, deliverables, and cross‑functional collaboration
•    Demonstrated ability to independently research, interpret, and synthesize complex policy information
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical material into clear insights
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook), including developing executive‑ready presentations and analytical materials
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision

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.