Senior Analyst - Forecasting & Research

About the role

Dubai Airports is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead forecasting and research activities that support strategic planning for both DXB and DWC airports. The role combines data analysis, modelling and reporting to drive insights on passenger, cargo and aircraft movement trends.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and continuously update annual long‑term demand forecasts for passengers, cargo and aircraft movements to inform commercial planning and infrastructure investment.
• Prepare routine performance reports, including monthly management information reports with commentary on trends, opportunities and risks.
• Produce design‑day schedules for DXB and DWC, providing market and airline data for capacity planning and future project development.
• Lead the creation and reporting of operational, monthly and budget traffic and demand forecasts across both airports.
• Explore and implement advanced statistical and machine‑learning techniques to streamline forecasting workflows and improve resource optimisation and passenger experience.
• Serve as the central point for all traffic statistics, supporting and leading various forecasting and modelling activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Operational Research, Economics or a related discipline.
• Strong stakeholder and time‑management abilities.
• Advanced expertise with Tableau and mastery of Excel.
• Proficiency in programming and modelling using Python.
• Super‑user level knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access).

Required skills

• Tableau
• Excel
• Python
• Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Access)