Associate Data Scientist

Requisition ID:  79708 

Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry?  Join our world-class team today! 

Position Specific Description

Position will focus on data science and data analytics efforts for the Strategy and Analytics team within Revenue Management.
 
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in the following:

End-to-end development of complex AI models, including developing, implementing, and maintaining AI-based prediction models to improve business performance
Ability to transform large data sets from multiple sources using SQL or other database querying methods
Conducting data analysis supporting key business unit initiatives
Proficient in data science, analytics, and data investigation using SQL or other database program languages to obtain actionable insights
Proficient in Python, R, SAS, or other analytics tools
Expert in MS Excel
Developing cloud-based dashboards
Providing data mining support and ad hoc analyses
Developing informative and actionable reporting that highlights relevant business trends and opportunities for improvement
Supporting special strategic operations related to collection activities
Designing, implementing, and monitoring processes and system changes related to the evolving business need
Working with cross-functional teams of Subject Matter Experts (SME) to an

Job Overview

This position is responsible for developing algorithms, modeling techniques, and optimization methods that support many aspects of NextEra and FPL business. Employees in this role use knowledge of machine learning, optimization, statistics, and applied mathematics along with abilities in software engineering with a focus on distributed computing and data storage infrastructure (i.e., “Big Data”).

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops machine learning, optimization and other modeling solutions
• Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses
• Works with big data and distributed computing platforms
• Develops software and contributes to product development
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 0+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Science, Research, and Technology
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 
Relocation Provided:  No

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