Associate Data Scientist

NextEra Energy is the world's largest producer of wind and solar energy. With operations in nearly all 50 states and four provinces in Canada, our nearly 15,000 employees are committed to finding innovative, industry-leading solutions to provide safe, reliable and affordable clean energy to millions of customers throughout North America. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Do you want to help us achieve Real Zero? Join our world-class team today. Learn more.

Position Specific Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Associate Data Scientist to join our dynamic actuarial team in a fast-growing P&C insurance company. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with experienced data scientists and actuaries, providing crucial data management, reporting, and analysis support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in programming, data and information systems, mathematics and statistics, and excellent organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will be expected to:
•    Develop, manage, and execute cyclical report templates, ensuring timely and accurate data delivery
•    Implement and monitor data quality validation rules, collaborating with the operations team to resolve issues and keeping the actuarial team informed
•    Create and regularly update stochastic loss models as new data becomes available
•    Collaborate with the actuarial team to develop and enhance datasets and views for improved pricing and reserving efforts
•    Design, implement, and document processes that leverage AI tools to boost productivity
•    Contribute to the development of interactive data visualizations and dashboards

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
•    Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or Mathematical Sciences related field
•    Strong foundation in mathematical and statistical concepts
•    Proficiency in Python programming for statistical analysis, data visualization, and task automation
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
•    Solid understanding of SQL and experience in querying databases
•    Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
•    Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
•    Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Understanding of insurance industry concepts and terminology
•    Experience with probabilistic programming (e.g., PyMC, Stan, Pyro) and Bayesian analysis
•    Familiarity with business intelligence tools, particularly Power BI and DAX measures
•    Knowledge of machine learning concepts and their applications in data analysis
•    Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
 

Job Overview

This position is responsible for developing algorithms, modeling techniques, and optimization methods that support many aspects of NextEra and FPL business. Employees in this role use knowledge of machine learning, optimization, statistics, and applied mathematics along with abilities in software engineering with a focus on distributed computing and data storage infrastructure (i.e., “Big Data”).

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops machine learning, optimization and other modeling solutions
• Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses
• Works with big data and distributed computing platforms
• Develops software and contributes to product development
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 0+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Science, Research, and Technology
Organization:  Palms Management Services, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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