Senior Data Scientist
About The Position
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Position Summary A Sr Data Scientist leverages advanced data analysis techniques to identify and solve organizational problems with precision. Will partner with business leaders to understand organizational priorities and design and implement scalable data solutions using machine learning, AI techniques, and collaborating with data science peers. Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for the role to influence and drive data-driven decision-making that aids achieving organizational goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, math, statistics, or related with an analytical concentration.
- A minimum of 5+ years of professional data science experience.
Nice To Haves
- Post graduate degree in data science or a related field.
- Relevant certifications may be considered in lieu of a post graduate degree in combination with years of experience. (i.e. MLOps, data platform certs, etc.)
- Experience with DataBricks (or other cloud-based data platforms)
- Familiarity with utility industry and long term load forecasting
- Familiarity with time series modeling and propensity modeling
Responsibilities
- Leveraging knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective data analysis to determine the root cause of organizational problems and engineer alternative solutions that resolve these problems with a strong focus on accuracy and precision.
- Designing and implementing robust data solutions that are reusable and scalable.
- Build resilient data pipelines in cloud environments.
- Using exploratory analysis to prepare unstructured data and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Leading machine learning projects and modeling initiatives and providing mentorship to junior Data Scientists.
- Understanding business context to ensure data relevancy and quality is addressed and considered in work scoping activities.
- Identifying and applying appropriate AI techniques.
- Measuring and clearly communicating cost/benefit analysis of data projects/ products.
- Interpreting results, visualizing output, and communicating data narratives effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams effectively.
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Program
- Medical/Pharmacy Plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Health Care Reimbursement Account
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
- Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit programs
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
- Parental Leave Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
