Data Scientist

Description

Data Scientist

Southern Company is a leading producer of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, and we approach each day as a vital step in building the future of energy. At Southern Company we are always looking ahead, and our innovations in the industry-from new nuclear to deployment of electric transportation and renewables -help brighten the lives and businesses of millions of customers nationwide.

Overview:

The Data Scientist role is responsible for collecting, organizing, mining, and deeply analyzing data to draw conclusions and develop insights that enable better decision-making and operational effectiveness of Southern Company Services Planning & Regulatory organization.

More specifically, this role performs data management and data analysis to track, monitor, and optimize the performance of decision-making and support of strategic regulatory initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strong technical competency and programming skills in large-scale data analysis using coding/querying languages including at least one of SAS, SQL, Python, or R.
• Analysis, design, development, test, troubleshooting and documentation of complex systems including several of the following: predictive models, feature extraction, data-driven analysis, application of machine learning algorithms, text mining, decision support, variable selection and model fit
• Knowledge of data migration and integration across datasets and technology platforms
• Deep analytical capability to debug, monitor, and troubleshoot issues with data solutions
• Effective communication (verbal/written) and leadership skills to foster enterprise influence on data-driven business decision-making
• Comprehensive consulting skills with proven ability to work with and influence others
• Excellent customer service skills and focus on delivery with a positive attitude
• Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal guidance
• Continuous self-learner with perspective on industry trends in the data space
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and conflicting priorities
• Ability to build productive relationships with a focus on cooperation and teamwork
• Experience with data visualization in SAS Viya, Power BI, Tableau, SSRS, or other comparable tools.
• Experience working with large enterprise databases with demonstrated ability to independently query and prepare data for analysis.
• Knowledge of front-end tools such as query tools, report writers, data mining, and analysis tools.
• Ability to locate and summarize data characteristics
• Experience in translating and documenting business needs to technical requirements
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to hold self and others accountable for results
• Ability to prioritize and work multiple concurrent requests from different business teams
• Comfortable within a fast-paced, deadline-driven and changing environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems or Mathematics (or Analytics, Decision Sciences, Statistics) required. Master's degree is preferred.
• 3 years of professional experience in analytics, marketing, business analysis, spatial analysis. Advanced statistical and predictive modeling experience using both supervised and unsupervised modeling technique
• Experience manipulating large datasets and databases with working knowledge of Hadoop or other big data cloud technologies (e.g., Azure or AWS)
• Extensive knowledge doing Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and/or production level model deployment in the cloud
• Experience in coding, testing, and implementing campaign data initiatives using real-time decision-making marketing technology
• Knowledge of at least one programming language (SQL, SAS, Python, R, etc.)
• Knowledge of using an integrated toolset to leverage Big Data
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially with communicating technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. #LI

Job Field: Information Technology

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Other Locations: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)

241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE

Atlanta, 30308

APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)

600 North 18th Street

Birmingham, 35203

Req ID: SCS2011052