NERC is looking to hire a Senior Data Analyst to help synthesize data using a mix of analytics, visualization, and modeling techniques to assist departments, managers, and executives in making business decisions and improving processes. The goal is to improve understanding of risks and performance, and to support the reliability and security of the bulk power system.
Requirements
- Mathematical skills including statistics.
- Intermediate-level computer and programming skills in applications such as Python, Microsoft SQL Server, and Excel (i.e., Macro, VBA, PowerPivot).
- Experience with business intelligence tools and systems (i.e., PowerBI, Tableau, SAS)
- Practical experience with business application of machine learning and data science, including AI.
- Understanding of bulk power system operations.
- An understanding of and direct experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle.
- Proficient in writing both for technical and general public consumption.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and implementation of centralized data collection processes and tools for collection and analysis of reliability metrics.
- Strengthen data collection and validation processes for data collections systems.
- Review and analyze nuanced data to identify trends and patterns in data and provide recommendations for improvement, optimization, or value opportunities.
- Collect, clean, and analyze data from various sources using statistical methods and tools, such as SQL, Python, R, SAS, or Excel.
- Combine data from various sources and document data relationships (data modeling).
- Conduct ad-hoc data analysis to support business decisions and strategic planning.
- Communicate data insights to leadership and other stakeholders via presentations or by maintaining reports, dashboards, and visualizations.
Other
- Provide industry expertise and critical thinking skills for identifying needs for developing and analyzing a range of NERC/industry databases and associated performance metrics to protect and improve North American bulk power system reliability.
- Develop, implement, and follow policies, procedures, and processes for the collection and analysis of data.
- Locate and define process improvement opportunities.
- Participate in a team of subject matter experts providing support and leadership in pursuance of the department and organization’s goals.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
- A methodical, investigative, and inquisitive mind.
- Goal-oriented with desire to learn and passion to solve complex issues and problems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to present findings and recommendations, both orally and in writing, to a diverse audience of technical and non-technical professionals.
- A willingness to adapt to the changes in processes and continuously improve.
- Ability to interpret client informational needs and determine appropriate solutions.
- Capability to work independently or collaboratively with or leading teams and support multiple tasks concurrently.
- Ability to influence and work with peers inside and outside NERC.
- Previous experience in the electric industry, electric power generation, transmission, and power system reliability as well as knowledge of the business and operational functions of an electric utility and familiarity with the risks and controls of these functions.
- A background check will be conducted prior to employment.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be ওয়েল required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
- The position may be based remotely but must be able to travel to NERC offices or meeting locations if needed. Reimbursement of travel expenses will be in accordance with the company’s travel and expense reimbursement policies.
- Passport required for North American travel. Travel is necessary several times per year. Must be able to travel to NERC offices and member organizations as required.
