Lead Data Analyst

Duke Energy Corporation•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Duke Energy is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to support the operation, maintenance, and construction of the utility system. This role involves maintaining, reporting, and analyzing data, as well as acting as a system administrator for various data systems within their assigned area. The Lead Data Analyst is expected to be an expert in their discipline, possessing extensive knowledge of data system functionality, asset data systems, and related business processes. They will work independently with minimal supervision, providing technical expertise to other department employees. A key aspect of this role is leading data quality processes, including data analysis, maintenance, development, and audits, to ensure data consistency, adherence to standards, and realization of process improvements. The Lead Data Analyst will also consult with Information Technology and other departments to influence the future development of data and work management systems and processes, and assist in evaluating software purchases and testing new systems.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology
8 years related work experience
In Lieu of Degree: High School/GED and 15 years related work experience
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the data system functionality and data maintained within the supported database systems.
Extensive knowledge of the asset data systems and other utility related systems (Maximo, Service Suite, GIS, etc.).
Successfully completed college-level courses, or equivalent training, within databases and searching in them.
Highly skilled in querying and reporting information from databases using SQL and other querying languages.
Demonstrate the ability to work with numerous organizational level personnel, both within and external to the company (e.g. Leadership members, Engineering, GIS, Operations, IT, Business Support, etc.).
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability and willingness to share information and transfer knowledge to others.
Demonstrate strong customer-service attitude.
Outstanding leadership skills.
Skilled in the principles of project management.
Strong communication skills and ability to lead organized group meetings where needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in work management systems in the past (Maximo, ARM, Service Suite or equivalent).
Compatible Unit (CU) development and maintenance experience at an operations level.
Exploring new data languages to enhance database searching capabilities.
Use of the Data Marketplace within Duke Energy.
Understanding of data tools and programming languages such as R, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or Apache Spark.
Utilization of AI Tools to help automate tasks, perform data analysis and present streamlined processes for operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance for work within asset management and work management systems.
Maintain Compatible Units (CU’s).
Address data needs of 'customers'.
Provide data and reports to various personnel as requested, developing complex reports and queries.
Develop/coordinate standard methodology and practices for the use of data in asset management systems.
Administer and support various computer systems and tools (e.g., software, applications, databases, SharePoint sites, web pages, shared servers).
Develop specifications for needed functionality not available in existing tools.
Test software upgrades and changes.
Develop and deliver training on functionality and use of Asset & Work Management Data systems and supporting applications.
Provide lead role in data quality processes (data analysis, maintenance, development, audits).
Advise and consult with Information Technology and other departments to influence future development of data and work management systems and associated processes.
Assist in evaluating the technical aspects of software purchase decisions.
Assist in identifying data requirements for system installations.
Assist in testing of new systems to ensure they function as specified and with other business applications.