Data Scientist II, Forward Market Solutions
About The Position
MISO is seeking a Data Scientist II, Forward Market Solutions to develop analytics, insights, and solutions that support forward markets. The role partners with engineers, operators, analysts, and data scientists to build data-driven tools and applications that improve operational awareness, optimize market outcomes, and support strategic decision-making. The position helps modernize Market Operations using advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, automation, and interactive data visualization. It involves analyzing Market Funding Efficiency (MFE), funding and congestion management, Excess Congestion Funding (ECF), Financial Transmission Rights (FTR), and transmission and generation outage data. The Data Scientist represents Market Administration in cross-functional initiatives and communicates findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field.
- Proficiency programming with Python or R.
- Familiarity with machine learning, cloud-based analytics, or AI-driven solutions.
- Experience translating complex enterprise data into clear business insights.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional environments.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in at least two of the following areas: predictive modeling and pattern recognition; data preparation and cleansing; data visualization and statistical models; segmentation analysis; natural language processing (NLP); or graph databases.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the energy, utilities, or power markets industry.
Responsibilities
- Develop and support data-driven solutions that enhance market operations and business decision-making.
- Apply advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, and visualization techniques to solve complex operational challenges.
- Design and build interactive applications and analytical tools that help users explore data and generate insights.
- Collaborate with Agile teams and enterprise data analytics partners to align solutions with organizational goals and best practices.
- Analyze drivers of Market Funding Efficiency (MFE) performance and develop predictive insights related to funding and congestion management.
- Partner with Market Administration stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve Excess Congestion Funding (ECF) and Financial Transmission Rights (FTR) outcomes.
- Evaluate transmission and generation outage data to identify trends and opportunities to improve market performance.
- Represent Market Administration in cross-functional initiatives and ensure business requirements and operational needs are reflected in solution designs.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Benefits
- Annual bonus eligibility if individual performance and company objectives are met.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401k, vacation, and sick and safe time, available on the first day of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
