Project Data Analyst Sr. | Generation

AEP Service Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation is seeking a Data Analyst to improve data accuracy and analytics across project management systems. You will establish data integrity rules during entry and generate regular and ad-hoc reports for project teams and leadership.

Collaborate with IT Support to optimize data correction processes, monitor quality management progress, and drive continuous improvements. Travel 10-15% to support AEP regions.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and listening skills with stakeholders and leadership.
• Excellent analytical skills to solve complex problems using critical thinking.
• Ability to train Project Management and other departments on reporting and processes.
• Identify quality improvements and implement with management.
• Capable of light physical duties at various sites including home and AEP locations.
• Understand and support AEP policies and structure.
• For nuclear positions, work may occur at nuclear sites with radiation exposure limits.

Responsibilities

• Establish a framework for enforcing data integrity rules during data entry.
• Produce scheduled reports plus ad-hoc information for PM and leadership to enable corrective actions.
• Partner with IT Support to define/update processes for data correction activities.
• Monitor project quality management system progress and effectiveness.
• Recommend and implement improvements as required.
• Identify quality improvement measures and coordinate with management to implement them.
• Work with project teams to monitor quality of process, documentation, scope and related controls.
• Conduct process alignment reviews supported by data analytics for audits.
• Track macro and micro performance metrics to measure improvement effectiveness.
• Provide objective view that metrics drive correct behavior across the organization.
• Deliver continuous improvement support and training as required.
• Collaborate with schedule and cost groups to align cost and schedule processes.
• Provide status reporting to the Project Support Manager.
• Support a culture of sharing and adopting best practices across AEP.
• Direct and guide administration of AEP project management standards.

Skills

SQL

R

Python

Excel

Hadoop

Tableau

SAS

SPSS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Applied Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or related quantitative field

Job description

Drive data accuracy and analytics to strengthen project quality across AEP Project Management systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish a framework for enforcing data integrity rules during data entry
• Produce regular scheduled reports plus ad-hoc information for project management team and leadership to enable corrective measures
• Partner with IT Support to define/update processes for data correction activities
• Monitor project quality management system progress and effectiveness
• Recommend and implement improvements as required
• Identify quality improvement measures and coordinate with management to implement them
• Work with project teams to put structure in place for monitoring quality of process, documentation, scope adherence, and related controls
• Conduct project process and procedure alignment review, supported by data analytics, to ensure departmental compliance for audits
• Track macro and micro performance metrics to measure process and productivity improvement effectiveness
• Provide an objective view to confirm that metrics drive correct behavior across the broader organization
• Deliver ongoing continuous improvement support and training as required
• Collaborate with schedule and cost groups within the QA/QC department to align cost and schedule processes
• Provide status reporting to the Project Support Manager
• Support a culture of sharing and adopting best practices across AEP
• Direct and guide administration of AEP project management organizational standards and assist management of projects to those standards
• Follow the guidance and standards issued by the AEP Project Management Governance Committee

Requirements

• Effective communication and listening skills with stakeholders, including team members, sponsors, management, and senior management
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems using critical thinking
• Provide training support as needed for Project Management and other departments impacted by reporting, policies, and processes
• Identify quality improvement measures and work with management to implement
• Ability to safely and effectively perform light physical duties at various work sites, including home and AEP locations, under varying conditions
• Understand and support AEP policies, values, principles, structure, and behavior
• For nuclear positions: work may occur at nuclear power sites in hazardous areas with possible radiation exposure within limits prescribed by the NRC

Technologies

• SQL
• R
• Python
• Excel
• Hadoop
• Tableau
• SAS
• SPSS

Preferred Qualifications

• Clear understanding of typical Project Control methods and procedures aligned with PMI PMBOK methodologies
• Experience with departmental computer systems (preferred, not required)
• Two (2) years of experience as a Project Data Analyst (grade 006) (preferred, not required)

Certifications

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or AACE certification (preferred)
• ASQ or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification (preferred)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Applied Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or related quantitat

Location & Work Details

• Columbus, OH (onsite)
• Travel: 10-15% as needed to support AEP regions

Compensation

• Compensation Grade: SP20-007
• Compensation Range: $87,633.00 - $109,544.00 per year

Job Posting End Date

• 11-19-2026 (closes the day before the posting end date)

Physical Demand Level

• S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), typically involving sitting most of the time with brief periods of walking or standing

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• A unique comprehensive benefits package designed to support and enhance employee well-being