Grand Rapids or Elk River, Minnesota
Spencer, Indiana
Posted: 24-Oct-25
Location: Sumterville, Florida
Type: Full Time
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General Purpose of Job
The Data Analytics Manager leads SECO’s enterprise data strategy to support grid modernization, renewable integration, and operational excellence. This role oversees development of advanced analytics, dashboards, forecasting models, and data pipelines that transform raw operational data into actionable intelligence. The manager establishes data governance frameworks, ensures data integrity, and enables data-driven decision-making across all departments. Partnering closely with IT, accounting, engineering, operations, and strategy teams, this position drives adoption of analytics tools, builds organizational data literacy, and fosters a culture of evidence-based planning to enhance grid reliability, optimize DER dispatch, and support corporate strategic initiatives.
Minimum Required Qualifications and Competencies
The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
Education
- Minimum: Four (4) year bachelor’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (master’s preferred)
- Preferred: Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) or equivalent
- Preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist or Data Engineer Associate
- Preferred: DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
- Preferred: PMP® certification a plus
- Job-related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience
- Minimum: Five plus (5+) years in utility or energy analytics roles, including supervisory experience
- Preferred: Strong understanding of operational and customer data from AMI, OMS, DERMS, and GIS
- Preferred: Proficiency in SQL, Python, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Preferred: Experience with data governance, data architecture, and advanced analytics development
- Preferred: Experience within an electric utility or related industry.
Technical Skills
- Extensive experience in data governance frameworks, including defining data standards, stewardship roles, and implementing metadata management and cataloging tools.
- Advanced proficiency in data engineering and architecture, with expertise in developing secure, scalable data pipelines and cloud-based platforms such as Azure or AWS.
- Strong background in advanced analytics and machine learning, including development of predictive models, time-series forecasting, and model validation using tools like Python and R.
- Expertise in business intelligence and reporting tools, including Power BI or Tableau, with the ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights and standardized KPIs.
- Thorough knowledge of data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance standards, such as NERC CIP and NIST, ensuring secure and compliant data operations.
Other Requirements
- Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines and telephone.
- Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
- Normal work hours will be eight (8) hours Monday through Friday, between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.