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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist Sr. - **Company:** American Electric Power - **Location:** Wayne County, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $74,551.0 - $93,189.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Auditing, Data Files, Data Mining, Data Visualization, R (Programming Language), Apache Hadoop, SPSS (Software), Python (Programming Language), SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Data Processing, Scripting, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/data-scientist-associate-data-scientist-sr-wayne-center-in--e87f7908-f50d-4eb2-af2e-245a41ff040b ## About the Role * Bachelors degree in mathematics, operations research, statistics, economics, data science, computer science or related technical field is required. Work Experience requirement listed below: * No additional experience is required. * An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered. Minimum requirements for SG 07 Data Scientist: Education requirements are listed below: * Bachelors degree in mathematics, operations research, statistics, economics, data science, computer science or related technical field is required. Work Experience requirement listed below: * 2 years of relevant work experience is required. * An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered. Minimum requirements for SG 08 Data Scientist Sr.: Education requirements are listed below: * Bachelors degree in mathematics, operations research, statistics, economics, data science, computer science or related technical field is required. Work Experience requirement listed below: * 5 years of relevant work experience is required. * An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered., Analysis Skills, Analytical Development, Apache Hadoop, Auditing, Business Intelligence, Business Operations, Business Processes, Business Support, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Mining, Data Processing, Data Science, Data Sets, Data Visualization Tools, Economics, IBM SPSS Statistical Package, Mathematics, Mergers and Acquisitions, Operational Support, Operations Research, Python Programming/Scripting Language, R Programming Language, Reconciliation, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, SQL (Structured Query Language), Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistics, Statistics Software, Strategic Planning, System Operations, Tableau ## Description Responsible for conducting basic analysis on various data types to uncover hidden patterns and unknown correlations to support business and management decisions. This includes data mining, data auditing, aggregation, validation, and reconciliation. Build basic reports for management as well as conducts basic hypothesis tests (contextualize basic levels of complexity). Utilizes analytics and statistical software such as SQL, R, Python, Excel, Hadoop, Tableau, SAS, SPSS, and others to perform analysis and interpret data., * Development of analytical solutions to solve high-value business problems across AEP. * Utilize analytical tools and data management skills to provide actionable business intelligence. * Build business knowledge across the organization and utilize knowledge to assist in the development of meaningful analyses. * Help identify, acquire, and provide management of data needed for various analytic studies. * Assist in the development of components of predictive and prescriptive systems to optimize operations and support strategic initiatives. * Apply data visualization tools to large data sets to enhance data understanding. * Acquire knowledge of business processes and data acquisition practices from business units using disparate systems. * Collaborate with technology partners to develop data acquisition and data management practices. * Help develop concise meaningful written reports and provide oral presentation of information, reporting dashboards that meet business needs for status, trends, and variances. * Collaborate with technology and business units to operationalize meaningful reports and dashboards., The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. 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