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Data Scientist II at NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY

Data Scientist II

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY · NY, US

2 days ago

Data Scientist II

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY · NY, US

2 days ago
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About the Role

As NYPA continues to expand its investments in data science, AI, ML, Generative AI, and emerging technologies, this role will play a key part in developing advanced analytics solutions and enabling enterprise-wide adoption of data-driven decision making. In this hands-on data science position, you will design, build, and operationalize AI/ML models using both structured and unstructured datasets. You will collaborate closely with senior data scientists and cross-functional partners to translate business objectives into practical, production-ready analytical solutions. You will also help keep the organization informed on the evolving capabilities of AI/ML and GenAI, contributing to NYPA’s broader AI strategy and community of practice.

Responsibilities

  • Build, enhance, and deploy AI/ML solutions that address business needs using structured and unstructured data
  • Translate business and technical requirements into scalable analytical models and insights
  • Evaluate and test emerging AI/ML/GenAI technologies and keep the organization updated on advancements
  • Collaborate with senior data scientists, data engineers, application developers, and cross-functional partners, including AI Fusion teams
  • Support NYPA’s Data Analytics and AI Community of Practice and contribute to enterprise AI strategy
  • Work with modern cloud and distributed data tools to deliver reliable, high quality analytical outputs
  • Develop analytical models using various statistical methods to address business needs
  • Work with greater independence, however, projects are still assigned by Manager/Director of Data Analytics
  • Work under moderate supervision, receiving advice and guidance from Lead Data Scientists
  • Work collaboratively with business partners to understand business analytical needs and propose solutions
  • Apply standard practices and techniques to each situation, analyze data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow operations through a series of detailed steps
  • Meet deadlines set by senior level or above

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience in advanced data analytics and AI/ML/GenAI techniques
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Curiosity for the utility industry and emerging technology developments
  • Experience in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL
  • Experience working with data analysis libraries and frameworks (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn)
  • Written communication skills must be at a level that can document facts (e.g. data, bug, issue, etc.)
  • Summarize analysis findings, write routing internal memos, compile weekly and monthly reports, report status of open issues or requests, as well as patch or maintenance notifications
  • Undertake programming, data analysis, and testing tasks, working within a team
  • General IT knowledge, and a basic understanding of enterprise systems
  • General understanding of project management methodology and project work plans

Skills

  • Python
  • PySpark
  • Azure Foundry
  • Databricks
  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • SciPy
  • scikit-learn
  • R
  • SQL

Location

  • New York State

Work Type

  • Overnight travel

Experience Level

  • Minimum 2 years of related experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s Degree in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

  • $102,000 - $140,800

Benefits

  • Fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation
  • Opportunity for growth
  • Meaningful experience in a utility company
  • Chance to contribute directly to NYPA’s digital transformation
  • Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns

About the Company

  • The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is committed to expanding its investments in data science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI (GenAI), and emerging technologies.
  • NYPA continues to expand its investments in data science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI (GenAI), and emerging technologies.
  • NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them.

Equal Opportunity

  • The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.
  • As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them.
  • We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
  • NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns.