Lead Data Analyst

TXU Energy; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corporate Services Company in Irving, Texas is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to guide data strategy and analytics initiatives that influence critical business decisions. The role requires extensive experience in statistical analysis, data modeling, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uncover trends and patterns.

You will lead data initiatives, design models to forecast trends, and mentor junior analysts while communicating insights to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of professional experience in data analysis or a related field.
• Advanced experience in SQL programming, statistical analysis and data modeling.
• Extensive experience in statistical software, such as R, SAS, or Python.
• Proven experience leading and managing cross-functional teams to execute on data initiatives.
• Ability to lead, track, and communicate status of team initiatives.
• Demonstrated trustworthiness and dependability in data work.
• Experience developing and implementing data strategy and analytics initiatives that align with business objectives.
• Demonstrate advanced analytic skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing data strategy and analytics initiatives that align with business objectives.
• Leading and managing cross-functional teams to execute on data initiatives and drive insights that impact business decisions.
• Designing and implementing data models and simulations to forecast trends and patterns.
• Conducting advanced analysis using statistical tools and software, such as R or Python.
• Identifying areas for improvement in data collection and analysis processes and recommending solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to executive leadership and other stakeholders.
• Mentoring and coaching junior data analysts and fostering a data-driven culture within the organization.

Skills

SQL

Statistical analysis

Data modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Data storytelling

Tools

R/Python

SAS

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.**Job Summary**As a Lead Data Analyst, you will be responsible for leading and driving data strategy and analytics initiatives that impact business decisions. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in statistical analysis and data modeling and be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify trends and patterns in data.**Job Description**Key Accountabilities•Developing and implementing data strategy and analytics initiatives that align with business objectives.•Leading and managing cross-functional teams to execute on data initiatives and drive insights that impact business decisions.•Designing and implementing data models and simulations to forecast trends and patterns.•Conducting advanced analysis using statistical tools and software, such as R or Python.•Identifying areas for improvement in data collection and analysis processes and recommending solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.•Preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to executive leadership and other stakeholders.•Mentoring and coaching junior data analysts and fostering a data-driven culture within the organization.Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements•7-9 years of professional experience in data analysis or a related field.•Advanced experience in SQL programming, statistical analysis and data modeling•Extensive experience in statistical software, such as R, SAS, or Python.•Proven experience leading and managing cross-functional teams to execute on data initiatives.•Ability to lead, track, and communicate status of team initiatives•Demonstrated ability to be trustworthy and dependable•Experience developing and implementing data strategy and analytics initiatives that align with business objectives.•Demonstrate advanced analytic skills and attention to detailKey Metrics•Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex ideas to executive leadership.#LI-Hybrid#LI-ND1**Job Family**Data Analytics**Company**Vistra Corporate Services Company**Locations**Irving, TexasTexas### *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 [e-mail] to make a request.**Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at .