Data Scientist Data Scientist Sr.

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**Job Posting End Date**

10-10-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

**Job Summary**

As a Data Scientist (Levels 7/8), you’ll work directly with business partners to identify opportunities, analyze data, and build models that optimize operations and support strategic initiatives.

You’ll design, develop, and deploy predictive and prescriptive analytics using modern data science tools and cloud platforms.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on development, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering actionable insights.

**Job Description**

**What You'll Do:**

+ **Hands-On Analytics & Model Development:**
+ Develop, test, and deploy machine learning, AI, and statistical models to solve high-value business problems.
+ Apply modern data science tools (Python, R, cloud platforms like AWS/Azure) for data wrangling, modeling, and visualization.
+ Build and maintain scalable solutions for predictive and prescriptive analytics.
+ **Business Partnership & Value Delivery:**
+ Collaborate with business units to understand challenges and identify opportunities for analytics-driven improvements.
+ Translate business needs into technical requirements and deliver actionable insights.
+ Communicate findings through clear visualizations and presentations.
+ **Data Acquisition & Management:**
+ Ensure relevant data is acquired, cleaned, and prepared for analysis.
+ Work with data engineers to access and integrate data from various sources.
+ **Continuous Learning & Industry Awareness:**
+ Stay current with industry trends in AI, GenAI, machine learning, and statistical modeling.
+ Participate in forums and research to bring innovative solutions to AEP.
+ **Collaboration & Mentorship:**
+ Work closely with other data scientists and analysts; may provide guidance to junior team members.
+ Collaborate with external partners or vendors as needed.

**What We're Looking For:**

+ **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, engineering, economics, or a related technical field.
+ **Experience:** Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in data science, analytics, or machine learning.Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

**Preferred Skills**

+ Proficiency with analytics and statistical software (Python, R, etc.).
+ Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern data science workflows.
+ Experience developing and deploying machine learning and AI models in production environments.
+ Hands-on experience with modern AI techniques, including generative AI (LLMs, RAG), agentic AI (autonomous agents, workflow automation), and computer vision (image/video analysis).
+ Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
+ Familiarity with MLOps, model monitoring, and version control.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

**What you’ll get:**

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.

Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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**Compensation Data**

**Compensation Grade:**

SP20-008

**Compensation Range:**

$96,110.00-124,940.00 USD

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.

(Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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