Job Posting End Date02-07-2025Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryResponsible for leading the analysis and interpretation of data and development of actionable insights and recommendations for high-value business challenges for specific business units. This includes leading discussions with stakeholders to identify value opportunities with company data. Conceives and directs development of predictive and prescriptive systems to optimize operations and support strategic initiatives, using cutting edge information technology and data science methods. Designs and delivers clear messages using the best visualization methods to support management decision making. Mentors junior data scientists on technical methodology and business acumen.Job DescriptionWork Designation remote , preferably in these states within AEP's service territory: OH, WV, VA, KY, TN, IN, MI, OK, TX, LA, AR. Other states/locales may be considered based on payroll, tax and benefits. On 6/1/2025, this remote opportunity may transition to fully-onsite.Based on education, experience and interview, this opportunity may be filled at either title in the Data Scientist job family . For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade.Data Scientist Principal (grade 9)Data Scientist Sr. (grade 8)More Specific to This Opportunity : will work with a wide variety of data including:
Smart meter
SCADA
Financial
Work management
Supply chain…among others to solve business problems .
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Develop advanced analytical tools to solve high-value business problems across AEP. Proficiently utilize analytical tools and data management skills to provide actionable business intelligence. Ensure pertinent data is acquired to solve advanced business problems.Develop predictive and prescriptive systems to optimize operations and support strategic initiatives.Apply data visualization tools to large data sets to enhance data understanding.Perform research to keep abreast of industry practices and participate in industry forums.Maintain an ongoing collaborative relationship with business partners.Evaluate business unit partner needs and provide guidance as to the value additional analyses could provide.Collaborate and oversee outsourced studies.Lead development of scientific studies which measure business value achieved from analytics contributions.Develop concise meaningful written reports and provide oral presentation to business partners and management.Track study progress and provide management with study status reports.May provide training and mentoring, as well as work direction, to others on the team.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Education : Bachelor's degree in mathematics, operations research, statistics, economics, data science, computer science or related technical field is required.Experience : five (5) years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Experience with analytics packages such as SAS, R, SPSS.INITIAL POSITION / BASE SALARY FUNDING: within this job title/salary grade range, approximately ($97,000 - $146,000/year). In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.#AEPCareersCompensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-008Compensation Range:$96,110.00-124,940.00 USDCandidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate’s ability to work from an approved work location. Although the location is flexible, AEP does not have a presence in all states and localities. The following locations are NOT currently approved for this position: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WY, US Territories or international work locations. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate’s expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP’s staffing needs. NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.
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