Data Analyst at American Electric Power

New Albany, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

109543.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microsoft Power BI, Excel, Cognos, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, NERC Reliability Standards, Data Validation, Dashboard Development, SharePoint, Analytical Reporting, Process Improvement, Collaboration

Industry

Utilities

Description

Job Posting End Date 06-21-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary This role supports a variety of technical duties associated with the retrieval, processing, validation, and editing of TFS safety, commissioning, maintenance, and reliability data. The person in this role will work closely with both field and office teams to create metrics based on the retrieved data. This is a good opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys working with data, communicating clearly, and helping turn information into something others can use. Job Description What you’ll do: Essential Job Functions & Tasks Gather and organize data for metrics and reporting Develop a strong working knowledge of analytics platforms, including Microsoft Power BI, Excel, Cognos, and various databases Develop and apply a working knowledge of NERC reliability standards to support compliance reporting, tracking, and analytics. Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, reports, and analytics that enable proactive decision-making across reliability, safety, work execution, and asset performance programs. Collaborate with field teams, subject matter experts, and leadership to ensure data is accurate, reliable, and translated into actionable insights that reflect operational activities. Ensure data integrity by validating, investigating, and resolving data quality issues, and maintaining audit-ready analytics. Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights using data storytelling techniques, and present findings effectively to both leadership and individual contributors to support informed decision-making. Recommend process improvements to TFS subject matter experts by developing, updating or implementing procedures to enhance data integrity and analytics effectiveness Familiarize oneself with TFS supervision and management structure across all Transmission regions to ensure comprehensive support Design and deliver metrics training for TFS personnel as needed to promote utilization and analytics proficiency Help consolidate input from multiple groups into one clear plan or update Present data and findings in a clear, easy-to-understand way What we’re looking for: Education requirements are listed below: Associate’s degree in mathematics, statistics, operations research, engineering, business, or a related technical discipline with two years of experience, or High school diploma/GED with four years of experience in an analytical or technical field, or A bachelor’s degree in business information technology or one of the fields listed above is preferred and may not require previous experience. Work Experience requirement noted above. Other preferences: Experience with data transformation and visualization tools such as Power BI preferred; Tableau and other BI tools are also acceptable Strong presentation skills and comfort speaking with different groups Ability to explain data in plain language Background in a data-related field preferred; communications majors may be considered if paired with math or engineering coursework Early-career candidates encouraged to apply Comfortable working in a changing environment with multiple priorities Strong collaboration skills in a matrixed organization Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage several requests at once SharePoint experience is a plus Minimal travel expected Occasional flexible hours may be needed Preferred location: New Albany or nearby What you’ll get: Base Salary from $63,496 to $79,369/year. 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. 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! #LI-Onsite #AEPCareers Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-005 Compensation Range: $63,496.00 - $109,543.00 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. Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one. It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We're redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It’s an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We’re looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.

Responsibilities

The role involves retrieving, processing, and validating safety and reliability data to create actionable metrics and dashboards. It requires collaborating with field and office teams to translate complex data into insights for proactive decision-making.