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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist, AI & Analytics Strategy - **Company:** Koch Business Solutions, LP - **Location:** Wichita, KS, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Tableau (Software), Large Language Models, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88040390/1 ## About the Role * Experience leading cross-functional project teams consisting of multiple disciplines or business functions to deliver projects within established timelines and deadlines. * Experience developing data and analytics solutions using Python or a similar programming language, including data pipelines, data analysis, reporting, or process automation. * Experience working with databases and SQL * Experience translating business needs into technical requirements and partnering with IT, engineering or software teams to implement solutions What Will Put You Ahead * Experience with energy or commodity markets * Experience with AI/ML or LLM-based tools and applications * Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and modern data infrastructure * Experience with BI/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) * Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Agile/Scrum) * Bachelor's or advanced degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, or related) ## Description Koch Energy Services, LLC is seeking a Data Scientist to join our Natural Gas trading team! In this role you will define and drive the vision for how KES deploys AI, data management and analytics, and technical tooling to empower our market analysts and our business - and you will be the person who carries that vision through to reality. Our Team This role reports to the Vice President of Natural Gas Trading and is based in Houston, TX or Wichita, KS. What You Will Do * Vision & Strategy: * Define and champion a multi-year vision for how KES uses AI, data, and analytics to create commercial advantage for the trading desk * Identify and prioritize the highest-value opportunities to apply automation, AI/LLM tooling, and improved data to analyst workflows Project & Initiative Management: * Coordinate strategy and execution across multiple capabilities and disciplines to deliver initiatives faster than KES has historically * Lead cross-functional project teams, set priorities and timelines, and drive initiatives from concept through delivery against rapid deadlines IT Partnership & Advocacy: * Serve as the primary liaison between KES and the IT organization, translating commercial and analyst needs into clear technical requirements * Advocate on behalf of KES for the resourcing, architecture, and prioritization needed to deliver the vision, and shepherd initiatives from concept through production AI & Analytics Development: * Prototype and build data pipelines, models, dashboards, and AI-enabled tools that improve analyst productivity and decision quality * Establish standards for data quality, governance, and reproducibility across the desk Enablement & Adoption: * Partner with market analysts and traders to understand their workflows, train the team on new capabilities, and drive adoption ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) ## Related Articles - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)