The data scientist will support the growing analytical needs of Entergy as data collection efforts expand and use cases are identified.
Requirements
- Data Scientist SR: 5 - 6+ years in a data analytics role utilizing mathematics and/or machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems
- Preferred: 3+ years of programming or forecasting experience (machine learning algorithms, clustering techniques regression analysis etc.) using analytical tools such as SAS, SPSS, R, Python, Matlab, Java etc.
- Strong background in a data driven environment that demonstrates ability to develop, build and deploy analytical solutions (machine learning algorithms, regression analysis etc) that create actionable insights.
- Prefer candidates with programming /coding certificates in traditional analytical software such as SAS, R, Python, SPSS, Matlab,Java etc.
Responsibilities
- Develop, manage and deploy analytical solutions/tools that enable business units to unlock additional value from company-held data.
- Be a champion for Entergy’s Analytics efforts both inside and outside of the organization, promoting collaboration and communication through business unit driven use cases whilst building the Entergy brand in the analytics space.
- Represent Entergy on various industry forums such as UAI, EPRI, EEI, etc., and assist with developing and maintaining the internal POV on internal as well as external analytical capabilities from a build or buy perspective.
- Be a thought-leader at Entergy for analytic issues and assist with developing and guiding citizen data scientists throughout various Entergy business units.
Other
- Hybrid
- Position may be located in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, or Mississippi.
- Ability to coach and train others on how to develop analytical insights.
- Strong communicator both at technical and strategic levels.
- Experience discussing complex topics in a simple, easy-to-understand way.
