Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.

Location:

The successful candidate will be expected to work in a hybrid status of reporting to any Consumers Energy Service Center every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with home office flexibility on Wednesday and Friday.

We are looking for:

The senior data scientist role will lead support for the data output process. They will work with the business to establish requirements and data request for analytical strategic projects. A senior data scientist will have an understanding of the business needs of organizations and the ability to generate actionable insights using various methods.

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Knowledge and understanding of data modeling, machine learning algorithms, statistical analysis, data visualization, and data engineering.

• Project management knowledge, ability to identify the project/business requirements

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely

• Mastery of process management skills

• Strong acumen in quantitative analytics and structured problem solving

We encourage you to apply if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, information technology, data analysis, or related field with seven (7) or more years of applicable experience

• [OR] Associate’s degree in data science, information technology, data analysis, or related field with eleven (11) or more years of applicable experience

• [OR] High School Diploma with fifteen (15) or more years of applicable experience

• Experience in data science, statistical analysis and modelling data using leading Artificial Intelligence and big data tools (e.g. TensorFlow, R, Python, Azure SQL Server & ML Studio, Databricks, Python Power BI, etc.)

Preferred skills:

• Certified Analytics Professional Certification

• Masters Degree

In this role, you will:

• Build advanced analytical models utilizing statistical and machine learning knowledge.

• Work with subject matter experts to build domain knowledge that can be applied to predictive and prescriptive analytics projects.

• Build visualizations to turn data science outputs into digestible and actionable results for business partners.

• Be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling resources/processes to achieve project/program objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints.

• Lead and conduct an analytics initiative from ideation through production and adoption and have an understanding of the life cycle of an analytics initiative and the common pitfalls.

• Communicate data science outputs and support the creation of models and solutions that provide insights for the business to interpret and execute successfully.

• Prioritize business initiatives and structure projects for optime success taking into consideration budget, head count, and regulatory requirements.

• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401k with company match

• Paid parental leave

• Up to 13 paid Holidays

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s Engineering Network (WEN), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.