Data Scientist

Alliance for Cooperativ•Carmel, IN

13d

About The Position

This position will be responsible for providing analysis and insight into the performance of client portfolios as well as building tools and automation for efficiency, and accuracy. They will act as a liaison between information technology and other departments to ensure accurate interpretation and evaluation of user and client requests. This position performs operational data analysis, regular reporting, ad hoc analysis, gap analysis, technical research, and develops numerus forecasting models. Be innovative by creating new performance metrics, new methods of analysis and new tools to provide internal and external clients further insight into the data and patterns. Display large amounts of complex data in an easy to read and understandable manner. They will interface frequently with the power traders but must be flexible to work with the entire company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related degree
Programming experience in SQL, VBA, R, Java, and/or C is preferred
Familiarity with data practices including database structure, working with APIs, and data analysis from multiple systems
Pattern recognition, and predictive modeling
High degree of analytical and computer skills, and the ability to build complex forecasting models involving interrelated factors, and market movement.
Design, and develop data visualizations, dashboards, KPIs, and reports of large amounts of complex data into an easy to read, and understandable manner
Excellent interpretive, and interpersonal skills
Mathematical and statistical experience
Ability to identify, prioritize and solve multiple problems in a timely and effective manner
Ability to understand, assimilate, and communicate information effectively in both an oral and written manner
Ability to elicit requirements, understand current operational procedures, identify current, and future problems, perform gap analysis, and ensure the solution will satisfy the objectives.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of power systems operations, wholesale energy transactions, and portfolio optimization is preferred

Responsibilities

Create and maintain renewable, and gas generation models for power traders including ongoing data analysis
Create and maintain preschedule and real-time position tools for power, and gas traders
Visually display large amounts of complex data in an easy to read and understandable manner
Acts as a liaison between the business and IT in the analysis, design, configuration, testing, and maintenance of systems
Functions as a subject matter expert in data, analytics, design, build, maintenance and distribution of reports
Assist traders with analytical needs, design and creation of new analysis and performance measures
Coordinate with Information Delivery when new business requirements arise, which includes defining business requirements, being involved in the design and development of the business process, and testing solutions for correctness
Analyzes problems, determines root cause, and offers multiple solutions based upon outcome trade-offs
Perform creative ad-hoc analysis to address complex questions regarding energy markets and client portfolios
Continually monitor and refine workflow and business processes to enhance performance
Partner with cross-functional teams to inform, and execute business strategies
Software integration, and implementation
Adheres to and is supportive of all ACES corporate policies and complies with all regulatory requirements including but not limited to NERC, FERC and relevant state regulations as applicable to the position
Any additional responsibilities assigned by management