Data Science Analyst
At a glance
Mid-level Data Science role at Generac. Waukesha · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $116,263–$174,915 across the United States.
Generac has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
dataroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Analyze structured and unstructured data with statistical methods, predictive models and data mining to find useful patterns
- Prepare analytics data by cleaning, consolidating and combining records from different sources, then refresh and document them
- Turn business needs into data requirements, collection approaches, models, pipelines and algorithms for enterprise and AI work
- Build reports that track initiative progress, and explain findings and practical recommendations to business teams
- Help implement systems for capturing operational data and support users, documentation and less experienced analysts
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree and at least one year of work in mathematics, statistics or computer science
- You can write complex SQL, work with databases and use data visualization and Excel effectively
- You have experience with statistical analysis tools or languages such as R, Python or SQL
- You understand cloud platforms, data transformation and modeling, and can communicate findings to varied audiences
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level analyst comfortable working independently and translating complex analysis into practical recommendations for business teams. It is an onsite position in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and the candidate needs to be located in Wisconsin. Occasional travel is part of the role.
From the employer
We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?
In the role of Data Science Analyst working onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin you will be part of the Data Analytics and Business Intelligence team.
The Data Science Analyst is responsible for the analysis of structured and unstructured data using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modeling, data mining. The candidate will determine best practices and develop actionable insights and recommendations for the current operations or issues and works closely with the business functional team to identify analytical requirements. The candidate will work on Enterprise data platform and other analytical projects as needed, assist in implementing or developing systems to capture operational information, and may assist less experienced analysts. The candidate must have familiarity with the manipulation of unstructured data in a data analytics environment, and the use of open-source tools, cloud computing, machine learning and data visualization and appropriate, relevant programming languages.
*This is not a remote role, the ideal candidate will need to be located in Wisconsin, due to this position being onsite and reporting into our Waukesha Headquarters*
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree
1 year work experience in Math, Statistics, or Computer Science
Preferred Qualifications:
Relational database experience & Experience query databases (ex: SQL, MySql).
Experience with one or more statistical analysis tools (ex: MatLab, MiniTab, SPSS, or R).
Experience with statistical analysis languages (ex: R, Python, SQL).
Experience on using the cloud platform (ex Azure, AWS..)
Experience with building agents using Microsoft CoPilot, and other solution paths
Essential Duties:
Develop and analyze various data to support Enterprise Transformation initiatives and AI use cases
Supports data preparation for analytic efforts by cleaning data to ensure quality and accuracy based on provided guidelines; and consolidating data.
Translating business requirements; informing data/information needs and data collection methods
Create custom data models & create pipelines and algorithms as needed & produce Data insights
Assists with data and information gathering for targeted variables in an established systematic fashion by cleaning and organizing data; querying, merging, and extracting data across sources; completing routine data refresh and update; and providing user support and documentation.
Supporting end-users; and documenting processes and deliverables
Ongoing reports highlighting the initiative progress and successes.
Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to write complex SQL queries, data visualization
Proficiency in database applications and MS Office with excellent Excel skills.
Requires excellent analytical, organization, project management, communication, presentation and people skills with a variety of audiences, up to and including, the executive level.
Ability to simplify complex findings to develop unique, practical solutions.
Able to understand various data structures and common methods in data transformation.
Excellent pattern recognition and predictive modeling skills.
Cross/multi-functional understanding of industry, company, and products to enable identification of assumptions and events, and qualification of related risks and opportunities.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”