LAUNCH Analyst – Business & Analytics
***This role will be based at our global corporate in McLean VA with a 3-month secondment at a Hilton property***
LAUNCH, Hilton's early career development accelerator is a select, 24-month rotational program designed to develop the future of Hilton's corporate leaders. Through the 24-month journey, participants will receive a well-rounded experience, gaining exposure to hotel operations, various corporate functions, and projects, empowering them to grow personally and professionally at Hilton.
The ideal LAUNCH candidate has a quest for understanding more about different functional areas to grow their skillset and gain exposure to cross-functional teams. Candidates have the opportunity to gain experience in project management, strategic planning, and data analysis across various departments, including Marketing, Brands, Analytics, Finance, Human Resources, and more. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of our organization and develop a versatile skill set in visionary thinking, communication, data analysis, and project implementation, preparing them for successful careers across all business and analytics functions.
We will consider preferences for the on-property secondment and ten-month corporate rotations, however, preferences cannot be guaranteed. Rotations will be based on a combination of preference and skill-set.
To be successful in the program, it is expected candidates will demonstrate our Hilton values of Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, and Now – we lead with culture and are looking for candidates that are fiercely committed to furthering our founding mission, to fill the earth with the warmth and light of hospitality.
HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU
Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to programs and benefits such as:
- Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night
- Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
- Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
- Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Learn more about the rest of our benefits
At Hilton, we believe every Team Member is a leader. We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities and programs through every step of a Team Member's career journey and at every level, both in our hotels and across corporate.
**Available benefits may vary depending upon terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.
What your day-to-day will be like:
- Provide support to the teams and property you are assigned to through the program
- Gather, analyze, and interpret data to offer insights that inform decision-making and enhance processes
- Be a teamwork enthusiast who works well with colleagues and customers within the organization on a global scale
- Encourage a culture of innovation and help develop new ideas and solutions
How you will collaborate with others:
- Work with cross-functional teams to build relationships, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Understand customer needs and expectations and help enhance customer experiences and satisfaction
- Participate in networking, training, workshops, and mentorship programs to build relationships and continuously improve skills and knowledge with colleagues and organizational leaders
What projects you will take ownership of:
- Projects will vary based on your assigned rotational teams
- Present complex information clearly and succinctly to diverse audiences
- Contribute to ad hoc projects to support the teams goals and initiatives
WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT
You have these minimum qualifications:
- Senior of post-secondary education program, recently graduated from a post-secondary education program or has less than three (3) years of post-graduation work experience; or has less than three (3) years of professional experience.
- Willing to relocate within commutable distance to the McLean, VA corporate office
- Willing to commit to a two (2) year program working full-time business hours starting in August 2025
- Willing to work on-property US or globally based for three (3) months
It would be useful if you have:
- Internship or work experience in the hospitality industry
- Held a leadership position from extracurricular activities, work experience, or in the community
- Exposure in an international or multicultural environment
- Experience with data analysis or using data to make decisions
- Exposure to data visualization, statistical modeling, and advanced analytics (SQL, SAS, Python, R, Tableau, and others)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (functions, complex data)
WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON
Hilton, the #1 World's Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the World's Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it's like to be on Team Hilton!
It is the policy of Hilton to employ qualified persons without regard to color, race, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medication conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, status as a protected veteran, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, or any other protected group status as defined by and subject to applicable federal, state and local laws.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and provide other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us if you require an accommodation during the application process.