Why you should join our team:

Energy is the foundation of modern society. It is the engine that provides our communities with food,water,and healthcare and empowers us to innovate and advance our society. As part of the Office of Energy Development,your efforts will play a key role in helping shape Utah's energy future. Be part of the team that provides evidence-based solutions and policy recommendations that keep Utah burning bright. * * Job Description: We are seeking a highly analytical and motivated Data Scientist to join our team. This role is pivotal in analyzing and interpreting complex data to inform strategic planning,policy development,and decision-making processes related to the state's energy and mineral resources. The ideal candidate will have a background in data science,statistics,analytics,and machine learning,with a keen interest in energy issues. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the office's mandates as outlined in State Code Sections 79-6-301 and 79-6-401. * * Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement advanced data analysis,predictive models,and machine learning algorithms to forecast energy supply,demand,and trends.
• Utilize data analytics to support the strategic planning process,contributing to the development of a strategic energy plan that addresses the state's energy needs over a prospective 30-year period.
• Continually analyze Utah's energy resources' development to update forecasts as the market changes,ensuring the state's energy model is up to date.
• Conduct data-driven analysis to support policy recommendations and executive or legislative action related to energy pursuits.
• Work with specialists to maintain and update a public website and dashboard for transparency and public accessibility of energy data and insights.
• Documents the data warehouse,including locations and meanings of key fields and how they can be joined with other data.
• Engage in stakeholder consultation,utilizing data analytics to inform discussions and align strategies with the state's energy policy goals.
• Communicate complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders,including policymakers,industry partners,and the public.
• Provide data,figures,and visuals for reports.

* Qualifications:*

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Data Science,Statistics,Mathematics,or a related field,and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data science,analytics,or a related role,preferably within the energy sector or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R and experience with SQL.
• Experience with statistical modeling,data mining techniques,and machine learning algorithms.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Ability to interpret complex data and present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of energy and mineral resource management,policy,and economics is a plus.