Associate or Manager, Data Science

DESRI; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Medical and prescription drug coverage

401(k) contribution matching

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursement

Family building benefits

Charitable gift match program

Job summary

DESRI in Colorado is seeking an Associate or Manager, Data Science to drive the company's analytics strategy and empower data-driven decisions across the organization.

You will lead modeling efforts, partner with teams to deploy scalable analytics, and advance forecasting, maintenance, and portfolio optimization for the renewable energy portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading enterprise data science initiatives.
• Experience with forecasting, analytics, ML, and optimization.
• Ability to translate technical results for executives.
• Familiarity with energy markets or utilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise data science strategy and roadmap.
• Partner cross-functionally to prioritize high-impact analytics initiatives.
• Develop predictive and prescriptive models to optimize assets.
• Translate findings into actionable business insights.
• Evaluate emerging AI/ML technologies for renewables.
• Evolve data infrastructure and BI capabilities.

Skills

Data science leadership

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

Education

Advanced degree in a quantitative field

Renewables/energy domain knowledge

Tools

Python frameworks

SQL databases

Cloud platforms

Job description

About the role

DESRI isseekinga talented and highly motivated individual to join its team asan Associate or Manager, Data Science(titlecommensuratewith experience). Thisindividualwill play akey role in thecompany's enterprise data science strategy and help drive data-informed decision-making across the organization.

Thisindividualwill partner closely with teams acrossthe organizationto build scalable analytics capabilities and deploy advanced modeling solutions thatoptimizeDESRI's growing renewable energy portfolio. This leader will oversee data science initiatives spanning forecasting, operational analytics, predictive maintenance, portfolio optimization, market intelligence, and business performance reporting.

The ideal candidate combines strong technicalexpertisewith strategic leadership skills and is excited about applying advanced analytics and machine learning to complex challenges in the renewable energy industry.

What you'll do

• Lead DESRI's enterprise data science strategy and roadmap across operational and corporate functions

• Partner cross-functionally toidentifyand prioritize high-impact analytics initiatives

• Develop predictive and prescriptive models to improve asset performance, operational efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and portfolio optimization

• Translate complex technical findings into actionable business insights for senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders

• Evaluate emerging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics technologies relevant to the renewable energy industry

• Support the continued evolution of DESRI's data infrastructure, reporting environment, and business intelligence capabilities

• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making across the organization

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in data science, statistics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, economics, or a related quantitative fieldrequired.

• 3+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, or quantitative modeling, including leadership experience managing teams and enterprise initiatives.

• Strongexpertisein statistical modeling, machine learning, predictive analytics, optimization techniques, and data visualization.

• Advancedproficiencywith Python, SQL, and modern analytics and machine learning frameworks.

• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms and enterprise analytics environments.

• Strong understanding of data engineering principles, ETL workflows, and large-scale data environments.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.

• Experience in renewable energy, utilities, energy markets, infrastructure, or industrial operations is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with forecasting models, SCADA data, IoT systems, energy market analytics, or grid operations is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical acumen, and exceptional problem-solving capabilities.

• Intellectually curious individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative approach will excel in this role.

• At DESRI, we consider a wide range of factors todetermineyour compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specificjobfamily, background, location, skills, and experience. The expected annual base salary for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 (depending on title and experience).

• Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, paid time off, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.