Analyst, Deployment Optimization

Analyst, Deployment Optimization

The Analyst, Deployment Optimization plays a critical role in shaping fleet deployment strategies across more than 1,800 annual cruises. This position supports the optimization of homeports, itineraries, and cruise durations to maximize Itinerary Gross Profit (IGP), aligning with both financial and guest experience goals.

Leveraging advanced analytics, pricing science, and competitive intelligence, the analyst develops and enhances dashboards and models to monitor deployment performance. The role requires strong collaboration across departmentsincluding Revenue Management, Marine Operations, and Hotel Servicesto ensure strategic alignment and operational feasibility. Success in this role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and cross-functional communication.

Job Functions :

• Conduct in-depth analysis of revenue, cost, and competitive data to support deployment planning.
• Develop Tableau dashboards and Excel models to visualize deployment performance and support decision-making.
• Use SQL and SAS to extract and manipulate large datasets for scenario modeling and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with Revenue Management, Marine Operations, and Hotel Services to align deployment strategies with business objectives.
• Prepare clear, data-driven presentations and reports to support senior leadership decision-making.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Qualifications :

Physical Demands : Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and / or computer for extended periods of time.

Travel : None or very little travel.

Work Conditions : Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential. This position is classified as "in-office." As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami / Ft. Lauderdale area.

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival's discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including :