Data Scientist - Associate or Experienced Level

Xcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services. They are seeking a Data Scientist to develop specialized knowledge in particular domains to address business challenges, leveraging statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to create actionable insights.

What you'll do:

• Collecting and cleaning data from various sources and ensuring data quality
• Manipulating and transforming data using tools like SQL, Python, and R
• Use statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to perform exploratory data analysis to understand the nuances, patterns, and anomalies within the data
• Support development, validation, and deployment of machine learning & statistical models to predict, classify, and optimize various business outcomes
• Develop an understanding of delivering data science models in a production environment
• Creating impactful visualizations to communicate findings effectively
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business challenges and develop data-driven solutions to real-world problems
• Translating technical concepts into actionable insights
• Balancing learning with practical application
• Understanding project and team scope as it relates to broader strategic initiatives
• Effectively communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, statistics, math or a related analytical concentration is required
• Other bachelor's degrees with data science relevant certifications will be considered
• A minimum of 3 years working as a data scientist or application developer (2 years with MS or Ph.D)
• Relevant certifications can be considered in lieu of a post graduate degree in combination with years of experience. (i.e. MLOps, data platform certs, etc.)

Benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account