Senior Data Analyst (Gas Engineering)

National Grid plc

Waltham (MA)

Hybrid

USD 111,000 - 130,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous pension

Private medical insurance

Job summary

National Grid plc is hiring a Senior Data Analyst (Gas Engineering) in Waltham, MA. This hybrid role advances data management maturity, analytics capabilities, GIS utilization, and technology enablement across GAME to deliver trusted analytics for risk-informed asset management.

You will shape data pipelines, governance, and informal KPIs while expanding GIS-enabled decision support and automation across platforms like Snowflake and Maximo.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, or related.
Experience delivering analytics, reporting, automation, or tech-enabled improvements.
Experience with enterprise data platforms and cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience leading workstreams or continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong SQL, BI, and data governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

Advance data management maturity and analytics across GAME.
Improve asset data quality, governance, and system connectivity.
Develop geospatial analytics for asset management and risk models.
Design reusable GIS-enabled tools, dashboards, and automation.
Translate data into actionable recommendations for leadership.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Snowflake

Advanced Excel

Data modeling

Data governance

Data quality

Python

APIs & web services

Git/version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, GIS, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcPy

Enterprise Maximo

Power Apps

Power Automate

Git

Job description

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

At National Grid, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are celebrated. We utilize the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities.

National Grid is hiring a Senior Data Analyst (Gas Engineering). This hybrid role is located in our Waltham MA location.

Job Purpose

Responsible for advancing data management maturity, analytics capabilities, GIS utilization, and technology enablement across Gas Asset Management & Engineering (GAME). The role leads and supports efforts to improve asset data quality, governance, system connectivity, risk model utilization, automation, and reporting while advancing the strategic use of Snowflake, GIS, Enterprise Maximo, and related platforms.

The primary focus is to connect people, processes, data, and technology to create trusted, analytics-ready information that supports risk-informed asset management, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and measurable business value.

Key Accountabilities

Drive improved utilization of connected data across Snowflake, GIS, Enterprise Maximo, risk model platforms, reporting environments, and other relevant systems.
Define business and analytical requirements for data integration, interoperability, pipelines, interfaces, and reusable data models.
Identify data silos, reconciliation points, and manual handoffs; partner with IT and data engineering teams to implement sustainable improvements.
Promote end-to-end traceability from source data through analytical outputs and business decisions.
Expand the use of GIS from mapping and visualization to spatial analysis, workflow enablement, asset intelligence, and decision support.
Develop geospatial analytics supporting asset management, risk models, leak management, integrity activities, regulatory needs, and capital planning.
Improve GIS data quality, attribution, connectivity, topology, location accuracy, and usability in partnership with data owners and GIS teams.
Design reusable GIS-enabled tools, maps, dashboards, analyses, and automation that improve engineering and operational workflows.
Identify processes where coding, automation, integration, low-code tools, or emerging technology can remove non-value-added work and improve control effectiveness.
Design, code, test, document, deploy, and maintain reusable scripts, applications, workflows, and analytical tools using approved technologies.
Automate data extraction, transformation, validation, quality checks, GIS analysis, reporting, and repeatable business processes.
Develop proofs of concept and pilots; define value, controls, support needs, and transition paths for scalable solutions.
Apply sound development practices including modular design, version control, testing, documentation, monitoring, and knowledge transfer.
Develop advanced analysis, dashboards, KPIs, and executive scorecards that support asset, risk, investment, compliance, and operational decisions.
Perform data profiling, root-cause analysis, trend analysis, and scenario analysis to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
Create repeatable analytical processes and self-service capabilities that improve consistency, speed, and transparency.
Translate complex data into clear findings, recommendations, and decision-ready stories.
Engage stakeholders to define business outcomes, requirements, priorities, success measures, and sustainment needs.
Communicate analytical findings, data risks, solution options, and technology opportunities to technical and non-technical audiences.
Develop business cases, roadmaps, recommendations, and implementation plans for leadership consideration.
Act as a trusted advisor connecting the business, data, GIS, and technology communities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, GIS, or a related field
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, data strategy, engineering analytics, GIS, automation, or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience delivering analytics, reporting, coded solutions, automation, or technology-enabled business improvements
Experience working with enterprise data platforms, complex datasets, and cross-functional stakeholders
Experience leading workstreams, projects, requirements development, or continuous improvement initiatives

Knowledge, Experience & Technical Know How:

SQL; Power BI; Snowflake; advanced Excel; data modeling; data governance; data quality management
Python; scripting; APIs and web services; Git/version control; Power Apps; Power Automate
ArcGIS Pro; ArcGIS Enterprise; ArcPy; spatial analytics; Enterprise Maximo; utility asset data
AI and generative AI applications; machine learning fundamentals; intelligent document extraction; risk analytics platforms such as Synergi or equivalent

$111,000 - $130,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

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