Associate Data Scientist - Workforce Analytics
Xcel EnergyMinneapolis, MN
Full Time
Posted October 23, 2026
$85k - $121k
Apply Now
Application opens on company website
Listing evidence and provenance
- Source
- Workday View original listing
- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 25, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Key Responsibilities
- An Associate Data Scientist will play a crucial role in handling and analyzing large datasets to uncover valuable insights. This role is specifically focused on applying data science to HR, workforce, and people analytics, requiring experience working with employee data and related business processes. They utilize statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization techniques to interpret complex data. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, they help translate data findings into actionable business strategies, thereby supporting data-driven decision-making processes. Additionally, they may assist in developing predictive models, automating data collection processes, and ensuring data quality and integrity. This position often serves as a foundational step towards more advanced roles in data science, providing essential skills and experience in the field.
- Familiar in working with the two primary languages - SQL and Python. Both are widely used for data analysis, machine learning, and visualization.
- Applied experience in strategic workforce planning, people analytics, resource planning, or related workforce discipline - required experience
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques and algorithms.
- Experience with data visualization tools like Posit or Power BI.
- Understand key concepts related to managing and analyzing large datasets. This includes using statistical methods and machine learning algorithms to derive actionable insights.
- Translate the business goals to technical expertise.
- Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for decision-makers.
- Collaborate closely with more senior team members and learn from experienced colleagues.
- Effectively communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders, collaborate with team members, and present to business users.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, statistics, math or a related analytical concentration is required. Other bachelor’s degrees with data science relevant certifications will be considered.
- Utility, energy, or regulated industry experience.
- Experience working with HR, workforce, or other sensitive employee data and related business processes.
- Hands-on experience using experiments or causal impact evaluation to measure the effectiveness of business programs, initiatives, or interventions.
- Familiarity with reproducible analytical workflows, version control, model validation, and data quality practices.
- Experience developing reusable statistical models, analytical tools, or data products for ongoing business use.
- Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Ready to Apply?
Apply directly on Xcel Energy's site
Get new power and energy jobs weekly
New jobs across data centers, grid, nuclear, storage, generation, and renewables. One email a week.
Job Alerts
Get alerts for jobs like this one