(USA) Director, Data Analytics - Energy Market Intelligence

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

34d•$110,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Data Analytics - Energy Market Intelligence is an Individual Contributor who will report to the Sr Director of Energy Analytics providing the forward-looking analysis that underpins these efforts. From wholesale market fundamentals and policy trends to long-term price forecasts and scenario planning, this team ensures Walmart executes offsite energy investments with confidence. The Walmart Energy Transformation team executes Walmart's energy strategy across four key areas: onsite energy, offsite energy, retail EV charging, and energy efficiency/electrification. The Offsite Energy team includes Texas Retail Energy (TRE) - Walmart's licensed retail electric provider - and the Offsite Renewable Energy group. Together, these teams procure energy, hedge risk, and deliver new clean energy capacity through power purchase agreements (vPPAs) and tax-oriented investments. This position is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Requirements

Experience in power market analysis, trading, renewables development, or consulting
Deep expertise in U.S. wholesale power markets, including capacity markets, RECs, and RPS policies
Proven experience leading market intelligence within an energy company, utility, or consultancy
Strong background in long-term forecasting, production cost modeling, and scenario planning
Ability to translate complex analytics into clear, actionable insights for executives and cross-functional partners
Demonstrated leadership skills, including team development and cross-functional influence
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Arts, Finance or related field and 5 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field. Option 2: Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field. Option 3: 7 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field. 2 years' supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Data science, data analysis, statistics, or related field
PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics
Related industry experience (for example, retail, merchandising, healthcare, eCommerce)
Successful completion of assessments in data analysis and Business Intelligence tools and scripting languages (for example, SQL, Python, Spark, Scala, R, Power BI, or Tableau)
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Lead the market intelligence function supporting Walmart's offsite energy strategy, with a focus on TRE procurement and offsite renewables.
Oversee the development of long-term load and price forecasts, and production cost models.
Provide strategic insights into wholesale price formation, capacity markets, renewable growth, storage, and transmission dynamics.
Guide the integration of market outlooks into TRE hedging strategies, vPPA origination, and tax-oriented investments.
Build market entry frameworks for assessing new geographic or market opportunities for TRE and vPPAs (e.g., PJM capacity markets, ERCOT ancillary services, CAISO storage growth).
Develop portfolio stress tests to evaluate resilience of Walmart's energy portfolio under different economic, commodity, and policy regimes.
Prepare and deliver executive-level insights for leadership meetings.
Partner with Origination, Trading, Finance, and Analytics to align forecasts with Walmart's portfolio strategy and investment decisions.

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.