Decision Support Analyst

Atmos Energy Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

Atmos Energy Corporation in Dallas is seeking a Data Analytics professional to execute machine learning models for daily operations, long-range planning, and forecasting. The role emphasizes analyzing discrepancies and using data to drive continuous improvement.

You will work with SQL and Excel, communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and contribute to data integrity, visualization, and reporting. The position focuses on practical impact and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS/Data Analytics/related field required.
• Strong mathematical background with statistical methods experience.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Executes existing machine learning models to support daily ops, forecasting and planning.
• Reconciles actual vs. forecasted outcomes and identifies discrepancies.
• Modifies plans and communicates adjustments; identifies new data to improve predictions.
• Assesses data sources, applies statistics to identify trends and dependencies.
• Supports data integrity and uses databases for ad-hoc/root-cause analysis.
• Participates in report development and presents insights with visuals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Non-technical communication

Process improvement

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/Data Analytics/related field

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

The ideal candidate will have: Experience in analytical, business, or industrial engineering. Experience working in SQL and Excel. Experience speaking on technical details to a non technical audience. a desire to improve processes, not just produce reports. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties

1. Executes existing machine learning models in support of daily operations, long-term planning, and forecasting efforts. Reconciles actual and anticipated outcomes to identify discrepancies. Analyzes discrepancies by each component to isolate issues and enable continuous improvement.
2. Modifies existing plans and forecasts as necessary. Communicates adjustments to appropriate personnel. Identifies new data that could enhance the quality and accuracy of models to improve predictions.
3. Assesses the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques. Applies statistical and analytical methods to identify trends and dependencies. Generates operational insights and may make recommendations for addressing areas of opportunity.
4. Supports initiatives for data integrity and normalization. Utilizes various database platforms to collect data and complete the ad-hoc/root cause analysis of complex issues.
5. Participates in the development of reports. Presents information in a clear, consumable manner using data visualization tools and techniques.
6. Stays abreast of emerging and evolving data tools and technology.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Educational/Experience Level Bachelor's degree in MIS / Data Analytics, mathematics, engineering, statistics, or a related field and 1 year of relevant experience. Strong mathematical background with the ability to perform analysis involving statistical methods and regression analysis.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of statistical computer language, data visualization and business intelligence tools.
• Communication Skills Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information on technical concepts to individuals with limited experience in or knowledge of the technical area.
• Numeric Skills Requires the ability to perform analyses involving ratios, percentages and simple statistical methods.
• Computer Skills Requires working knowledge of various software applications to create and maintain documents, reports, spreadsheets, and/or graphics.

WORK CONDITIONS

Works in an indoor environment. Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.

Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

At Atmos Energy, we enjoy an employee-focused culture with rewarding work, competitive pay, work-life balance, inclusion and diversity, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Atmos Energy offers benefit eligibility on the first day of employment and they include: Company-Provided Benefits Holidays and Paid Time Off Parental Leave Retirement Savings Plan (Matching and Fixed Annual Company Contribution) Annual Bonus Opportunity Employee Assistance Program Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans Basic Life Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Company Contribution with HDHP Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs LifeLock Identity Theft Protection Paid Training Linked-In Learning

Voluntary Benefits Retirement Savings Plan Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee/Dependent Life Insurance Employee/Dependent Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts Top Employer Recognitions America’s Best Employers–Forbes Magazine The 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America – Forbes Magazine Top Places to Work – Dallas Morning News Best Places to Work – Mississippi Business Journal Best Place to Learn – Dallas Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)

Job Family

Data Analytics Atmos Energy Corporation, a natural gas-only distributor, is an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas. We safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient and abundant natural gas to more than 3 million distribution customers in over 1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the South. As part of our vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, we are modernizing our business and infrastructure while continuing to invest in safety, innovation, environmental sustainability and our communities. Atmos Energy manages proprietary pipeline and storage assets, including one of the largest intrastate natural gas pipeline systems in Texas.