Data Scientist, Demand Forecasting & Analysis

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state.

The NYISO’s Operations department invites applications for a full-time Data Scientist to join the Demand Forecasting and Analysis team.

Data Scientists for Demand Forecasting and Analysis develop long-term and short-term peak and energy demand forecasts for the New York Control Area through structured and ad-hoc analyses of electric load, weather and climate trends, and emerging technologies such as behind-the meter solar installations, electric vehicles and cold-weather heat pumps using statistical, engineering, algorithmic, data science, and other techniques. A Data Scientist utilizes both commercially available software packages and high-level software programming tools to manage and extract meaningful information from existing and new data sets and to predict future patterns of electric demand.

A Data Scientist will collaborate with NYISO colleagues on all analytical, programming, modelling, and data management activities. A Data Scientist will lead initiatives to innovate on forecasting methods, tools, and software and to develop new data pipelines, software tools and visualizations, A Data Scientist will research and leverage forecasting developments within the research community and communicate complex, technical content to internal and external stakeholders through written reports and presentations.

A Data Scientist may be tasked to support one or both required forecasting horizons.

• Short-Term horizon tasks focus on the support of the NYISO’s Market and Grid Operations departments. The Data Scientist will in this capacity develop real-time and day-ahead forecast models, manage the automated production of real-time and day-ahead forecasts and reports, and maintain the appropriate energy, weather, and solar databases of actual and forecast results. There is particular emphasis on enhancing the situational awareness of the Market and Grid Operations management and staff through the provision of deterministic and probabilistic analysis of current and prospective weather patterns and the associated impact on electric demand.
• Long-Term horizon tasks focus on the support of the NYISO’s System and Resource Planning, Capacity Market Operations and Finance departments through the development and provision of long-term and annual energy and demand forecasts, and maintenance databases of economic data, weather data, state policy programs, and demand-side technologies such as solar photovoltaics, distributed energy resources, and electric vehicles.

A Data Scientist is expected to perform these duties independently with little direct supervision from a Senior Data Scientist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Short-Term Forecasting

Long-Term Forecasting

Qualifications include :

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to perform routine office tasks.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Contact with staff and public will occur.  Travel may be required to attend and / or conduct meetings, conferences, and training.­­­­­­­­­­­­ This position may require work on nights, weekends or holidays.

Please note that this position will be filled at the level (i.e., Associate Data Scientist, Data Scientist, or Senior Data Scientist) appropriate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and innovative reward programs.

At the NYISO, we realize the importance of balancing the availability of remote work with the inherent value of bringing people together to attain success in the areas of maximum collaboration, relationship building and growth, teamwork, innovation and problem solving, as well as professional development and mentoring. In this role, you will be required to work onsite from our Rensselaer, NY location several days per workweek, with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. You will also be expected to respond to all business needs that may require any increase to the regular onsite requirements.

All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.

The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

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Salary Range

$68,900 - $115,200 USD