Data Scientist

Key Skills

Data Analysis, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, Microsoft Office suites, Python Programming, SQL, Statistical modeling

Job Description

Through insightful technology and services, Itron is helping utilities and cities around the world better manage energy and water for generations to come. Itron's Sales Excellence organization is looking for a Data Scientist to join their team.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop expertise in Customer Market Experience's (CME) business and help translate that into high value-added advisory solutions to stakeholders.
• Create, manage, and own data warehouse; bridge data from different servers into a single source
• Assist on projects using data-exploration techniques to identify new or previously unasked questions.
• Interpret data and review results using statistical techniques and provide standardized reports
• Develop and implement databases and data collection systems and other strategies to enable discovery and transformation.
• Seek and acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems.
• Identify and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Filter and transform data by reviewing performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
• Work with others to develop, refine and scale data management, procedures, systems, and best practices to contribute to CME Business Intelligence (BI) function.
• Have knowledge and skill with visualizing information in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and PowerBI.

The successful candidate will:

• Be great at solving problems, troubleshooting, and designing solutions to complex technical issues such as creating custom levels of security based on profiles.
• Enjoy organizing, analyzing, and extracting meaningful information from large amounts of data to enable customer and Itron success.
• Have the desire to gain an understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques such as logistic regression, experimental design, generalized linear models, mixed modeling, decision trees, neural networks, and ensemble models that will help drive insight and produce a prediction model based on the algorithms.
• Have an interest in learning programming/scripting in a language such as Java or Python.
• Have the ability and willingness to think and act strategically in support of CME’s mission and operating goals.
• Comfortable with servers and finding connections between them to make them as efficient as possible, mainly in the Azure environment (cubes).

Key Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a related field.
• The ability to influence others and work closely on defining acceptable solutions.
• Advanced technical skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Fundamental conceptual thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A track record of following through on commitments.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.

Travel: 1-10%

Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. Liberty Lake, WA: The base salary is $80,000 - $175,000. This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.