General Summary
Uses data analytics to create actionable data from information used in the operation of Rayburn Country Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Rayburn). Works closely with executive management and Operations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities / Knowledge
- Models, visualizes, and reports trends in Rayburn portfolio, energy industry, and ERCOT market.
- Collaborates with data engineers and analysts to plan effective SQL database infrastructure.
- Establishes data analytics processes, roles, quality criteria, and performance metrics.
- Supports existing and creates new analytical models to assist the power supply department.
- Works closely with the Operations, IT, Settlements and other applicable departments to implement data analytics and process improvements.
- Manages analytics projects from start to finish (data integration, analysis, reporting).
- Manages the technical design, development, and delivery of new data analytics tools and solutions.
- Develops data analytics solutions to meet business requirements.
- Coordinates with business stakeholders and all major information technology functions regarding projects requiring data analytics.
- Carries out statistical research, prototypes new solutions, and finds new ways of gathering, cleaning, securing, and analyzing data.
- Ensures that the organization’s data analytics strategy aligns with its wider objectives.
- Maintains technical responsibility for the development stages, modification, and testing iterations of a data analytics project.
- Assists in overall data governance, preparing, warehousing, reporting, and advanced delivery (via portals and mobile).
- Identifies trends and patterns in complex datasets.
- Supports the creation of dashboards, including graphs, tables, and other required visualizations.
- Participates in risk assessments to quantify risk of exposure to ERCOT market, regulatory risk, and industry risk.
- Validates system designs of others to ensure appropriate technology, efficient resource usage, and correct integration.
- Promotes best-practice methodology in quality assurance within the team.
- Coaches and guides others in the most appropriate or latest working methods and practices.
- Collaborates with vendors on design and development of analytical tools.
Key Accountabilities
- Complies with all policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements or obligations, including those inherent in this position, effective as a result of employment with Rayburn.
- Timely shares complete information with others including Rayburn management and staff, contractors, and other third parties, as required.
- Delegates jobs and tasks to appropriate employees, providing complete information and resources to properly complete such jobs and tasks.
- Timely provides Rayburn management with complete reports on work and tasks performed as such reports are requested or required.
- Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor or executive management.
Education
Job Specifications / Skills Required
Bachelors or higher in computer related degree is preferred
Experience
2+ years of experience in data analytics, data science, or equivalent experience is preferred
Skills
- Proficient with various software programming languages such as Python/R for data analytics and SQL (DQL).
- Experience with user interface development languages such as JavasScript, HTML/CSS, Python/R, etc.
- Knowledge of and/or experience in ERCOT market a plus.
- Able to work effectively in a team environment; willing to assist others.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and influencing skills.
- Evidence of an aptitude for critical thinking
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions in order to use a computer keyboard, test equipment and operate hand tools.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; open file cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.