Data Scientist
Vistra
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- Location
- Irving, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 5
- 15 days ago
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About the company
Vistra
Utilities · 5,001 to 10,000 employees
We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.
What you'll do
- Develop statistical models, machine learning algorithms, data visualizations, pipelines, and databases to generate insights and support business decisions.
- Analyze complex datasets and communicate findings while collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
What you need
- Requires a master's or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative field and 1-3 years of experience in data science or a related field.
- Requires proficiency in statistical analysis, ML Ops, and data visualization, plus familiarity with databases, dashboarding tools, and Python, SAS, or R.
- Education: a postgraduate degree
Key skills
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join our team. As a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for designing and implementing complex analytical solutions to support business decisions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements, identify opportunities for data-driven insights, and develop and execute data models and analyses. The ideal candidate will have advanced technical skills in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization, as well as strong business acumen and communication skills. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, learn cutting-edge techniques, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.
Job Description
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
•Work closely with stakeholders to identify business needs and opportunities for data-driven insights
•Extract, clean, and analyze complex datasets using statistical techniques and data manipulation tools.
•Develop and execute complex statistical models and machine learning algorithms to extract insights and drive business decisions
•Design and implement data visualizations to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders
•Support the presentation of findings and insights through clear and concise data visualizations, charts, and reports.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability
•Develop and maintain data pipelines and databases
•Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in data science and apply them to business problems
•Document methodologies, processes, and findings to enable knowledge sharing and future reference.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
•Master's or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
•1-3 years of experience in data science or related field
•Proficiency in statistical analysis, ML Ops, and data visualization
•Familiarity with databases (e.g. Snowflake, Hadoop, Oracle etc) and dashboarding tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Grafana)
•Comfortable understanding, developing, and maintaining a large codebase (Python, SAS, R)
Key Metrics
•Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
•Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
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Job Family
Data Analytics
Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company
Locations
Irving, Texas
Texas We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.