Senior Data & BI Specialist

TXU Energy; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Energy, Irving, Texas, seeks a Data Analytics Lead to develop and implement data strategy and analytics initiatives aligned with business objectives. You will lead cross-functional teams, design data models, and forecast trends using advanced analytics.

The role involves communicating findings to executive leadership, mentoring junior analysts, and fostering a data-driven culture across the organization. Strong SQL and statistical software experience required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement data strategy and analytics initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Manage cross-functional teams to execute data initiatives and drive insights.
• Design data models and simulations to forecast trends and patterns.
• Conduct advanced analysis using statistical tools and software (R, SAS, Python).
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Statistical analysis

Data modeling

R/Python/SAS

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

R

SAS

Python

Job description

Job Summary

Data Analytics Lead responsible for developing and implementing data strategy and analytics initiatives that align with business objectives, leading cross-functional teams, designing data models, conducting advanced analysis, and communicating findings to executive leadership.

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.
• Demonstrated advanced analytic skills and attention to detail.

Key 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.

Location

Irving, Texas, Texas

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.