Data Science Analyst, AI & Analytics Enablement
At a glance
Mid-level Data Science role at Simplot Company. Boise · no salary stated · we estimate $115,300–$175,500 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Work with business users to shape use cases and choose suitable analytics, automation or AI tools
- Guide and co-build self-service solutions, including Copilot agents and Power BI reports
- Teach users approved design patterns, solution limits and risks through workshops, demos and office hours
- Create reusable training resources, then track adoption and use feedback to improve enablement
- Explore practical uses for emerging technology and support AI risk reviews and governance controls
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education and experience accepted in its place
- At least eight years building analytics, reporting, automation, application or AI solutions with Microsoft tools or similar platforms
- Experience collaborating across functions in a matrixed organization
Who this fits
This senior individual-contributor role suits someone who can turn evolving AI and analytics tools into practical business solutions, while working in a structured way and adapting as needs change. The job is on-site at Simplot headquarters in Boise, Idaho, with travel below ten percent.
From the employer
Simplot is a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Its integrated portfolio of companies includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Simplot has major operations in nine countries with products and services available to customers worldwide.
Summary
The Data Science Analyst, AI & Analytics Enablement, plays a key role in executing Simplot's AI vision by helping the business adopt and apply analytics, automation, and AI to improve productivity, decision-making, and business outcomes beyond what humans can accomplish alone.
In this role, you will partner directly with business users to identify opportunities, define clear use cases, and co-develop solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Power Platform, Copilot, and related technologies. As a senior individual contributor, you will provide expertise in self-service analytics, no- or low-code AI configuration and architecture, and user enablement. You’ll help develop reusable standards, templates, training materials, and implementation playbooks that allow business users to safely and efficiently build and scale analytics and AI solutions aligned to enterprise standards.
The role requires a high degree of curiosity, initiative, and continuous learning as AI technologies are evolving rapidly. You will be expected to develop deep expertise in emerging analytics and AI capabilities, understand how they work, assess their applicability to Simplot's business challenges, and distinguish between meaningful opportunities and technology hype. Success in this role requires persistence, experimentation, and a strong ability to translate new technology into practical business applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Help business users define and properly scope use cases and determine appropriate technologies, including Power BI, Fabric, Copilot, Power Platform, Dataverse, and related solutions.
- Provide hands-on guidance and co-development support for self-service analytics and AI solutions (e.g., Microsoft Copilot agents, Power BI reporting).
- Coach business users on approved architecture patterns, standards, and solution limitations or risks.
- Help develop training materials, examples, and reusable learning resources.
- Deliver workshops, demonstrations, office hours, and enablement sessions.
- Measure adoption, gather feedback, and identify opportunities to improve user success.
- Research, explore, and assess practical business use cases for emerging AI and analytics technologies.
- Facilitate AI solution risk assessments and governance reviews as needed in partnership with Information Security, Legal, Procurement, and business stakeholders.
- Assist solution owners in understanding and applying AI governance standards, policies, and required controls.
Typical Education
Bachelor's degree required. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Relevant Experience
- 8+ years of relevant experience developing analytics, reporting, automation, application, or AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Databricks, or similar technologies.
- Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
- Highly structured and process-oriented, with the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and business needs.
Other Information
This is an onsite position at Simplot HQ (Boise, ID).
Job Requisition ID: 27035
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise
Country: United States
**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**
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