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# Data Scientist - Associate or Experienced Level

- **Company:** Xcel Energy Inc.
- **Location:** Amarillo, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Strategy, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/data-scientist-associate-or-experienced-level-amarillo-tx-usa-58879688

## About the Role

models into data-driven solutions * Translate complex analytics into actionable insights * Balance learning with practical application and align with broader strategic initiatives * Communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences Tasks * Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, math, statistics, or related analytical concentration * For the Scientist level: at least 3 years of data science or application development experience (2 years with MS or PhD) * Relevant certifications may substitute for postgraduate degree and experience * Experience with ML or statistical modeling and ability to deploy models Key requirements * Annual Incentive Program * Medical/Pharmacy Plan * Dental * Vision * Health Savings Account (HSA) * Tuition reimbursement

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role, you will apply data science to solve mid-level business problems by building domain-specific solutions. You will design and implement data-driven models, employing statistics, machine learning, and visualization to generate actionable insights. You will work with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business goals and prepare for production deployment. You'll continually learn new methods to strengthen the company's data strategy and impact. Compensation / Benefits * Collect and clean data from diverse sources ensuring quality * Preprocess and transform data with SQL, Python, and R * Apply statistical methods and ML algorithms for exploratory analysis * Support development, validation, and deployment of models for predicting, classifying, and optimization * Understand and deliver data science models in production environments * Create impactful visualizations to communicate findings * Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business challenges into data-driven solutions * Translate complex analytics into actionable insights * Balance learning with practical application and align with broader strategic initiatives * Communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences Tasks * Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, math, statistics, or related analytical concentration * For the Scientist level: at least 3 years of data science or application development experience (2 years with MS or PhD) * Relevant certifications may substitute for postgraduate degree and experience * Experience with ML or statistical modeling and ability to deploy models Key requirements * Annual Incentive Program * Medical/Pharmacy Plan * Dental * Vision * Health Savings Account (HSA) * Tuition reimbursement


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