Data Scientist

American Electric Power Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks a data scientist to perform basic data analysis, uncover patterns, and support management decisions. The role involves data mining, auditing, aggregation, validation, reconciliation, and building basic reports.

Tools include SQL, R, Python, Excel, Hadoop, Tableau, SAS, SPSS, and related analytics software to interpret data and deliver insightful dashboards and written reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a math/statistics/computer field is required.
• Equivalent education/experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of basic analytical tools for business problems.
• Use analytic tools to provide actionable business intelligence.
• Build business knowledge and help identify data needs for analytic studies.
• Assist development of predictive/prescriptive components to optimize operations.
• Apply data visualization to large datasets to enhance understanding.
• Collaborate with units to operationalize reports and dashboards.

Skills

SQL

R

Python

Excel

Tableau

SAS

SPSS

Data mining

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics/operations research/statistics/economics/data science/computer science

Tools

Hadoop

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for conducting basic analysis on various data types to uncover hidden patterns and unknown correlations to support business and management decisions. This includes data mining, data auditing, aggregation, validation, and reconciliation. Build basic reports for management as well as conducts basic hypothesis tests (contextualize basic levels of complexity). Utilizes analytics and statistical software such as SQL, R, Python, Excel, Hadoop, Tableau, SAS, SPSS, and others to perform analysis and interpret data.

Job Description

This role does not offer sponsorship or Optional Practical Training (OPT)

What You'll Do:

• Assists with the development of basic analytical tools to solve high-value business problems across AEP.
• Utilize analytical tools and data management skills to provide actionable business intelligence.
• Build business knowledge across the organization and utilize knowledge to assist in the development of meaningful analyses. Help identify, acquire, and provide management of data needed for various analytic studies.
• Assist in the development of components of predictive and prescriptive systems to optimize operations and support strategic initiatives.
• Apply data visualization tools to large data sets to enhance data understanding.
• Acquire knowledge of business processes and data acquisition practices from business units using disparate systems.
• Collaborate with technology partners to develop data acquisition and data management practices. Help develop concise meaningful written reports and provide oral presentation of information, reporting dashboards that meet business needs for status, trends, and variances.
• Collaborate with technology and business units to operationalize meaningful reports and dashboards.

What We're Looking For:

Education: Bachelors degree in mathematics, operations research, statistics, economics, data science, computer science or related technical field is required.

Experience: No additional experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

What You Will Get For An Data Scientist Assc

$74,551 - $111,826

What You Will Get For An Data Scientist

$87,633 - $131,453

What You Will Get For An Data Scientist Sr

$98,993 - $158,383

What You Will Get For An Data Scientist Principal

$116,255 - $186,010

What You’ll Get:

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation

$74,551.00 - $151,132.50

Physical Demands

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

AEP offers an outstanding group of people to be a part of. The AEP culture values your integrity and awards your hard work.

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AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.

Our culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.