Senior Data & BI Specialist
At a glance
Senior Data Analysis & BI role at Luminant. Irving · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $112,875–$164,639 across the United States.
Luminant 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
- Set data priorities around business goals, then put analytics initiatives into action
- Guide cross-functional teams through data projects and turn analysis into decision-ready insights
- Build data models and simulations to project trends and patterns
- Use statistical methods and tools such as R or Python to investigate data
- Improve how data is gathered and analyzed, and present findings to executives and other stakeholders
What you bring
- Seven to nine years working in data analysis or a closely related area
- Advanced SQL, statistical analysis and data modeling capabilities, with substantial use of R, SAS or Python
- Experience guiding cross-functional teams and delivering data strategy and analytics projects tied to business objectives
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who can lead team initiatives, communicate progress and explain complex findings to executive audiences. The position is based in Irving, Texas.
From the employer
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.
Job Summary
Job Description
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.
- Demonstrate 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.
Job Family
Data AnalyticsCompany
Vistra Corporate Services CompanyLocations
Irving, TexasTexasWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
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