Data Scientist — Tulsa, OK

Job Posting End Date 11-05-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary Responsible for conducting basic analysis on various data types to uncover hidden patterns and unknown correlations to support business and management decisions. This includes data mining, data auditing, aggregation, validation, and reconciliation. Build basic reports for management as well as conducts basic hypothesis tests (contextualize basic levels of complexity). Utilizes analytics and statistical software such as SQL, R, Python, Excel, Hadoop, Tableau, SAS, SPSS, and others to perform analysis and interpret data.      Job Description What You'll Do: ·       Assists with the development of basic analytical tools to solve high-value business problems across AEP. ·       Utilize analytical tools and data management skills to provide actionable business intelligence. ·       Build business knowledge across the organization and utilize knowledge to assist in the development of meaningful analyses. Help identify, acquire, and provide management of data needed for various analytic studies. ·       Assist in the development of components of predictive and prescriptive systems to optimize operations and support strategic initiatives. ·       Apply data visualization tools to large data sets to enhance data understanding. ·       Acquire knowledge of business processes and data acquisition practices from business units using disparate systems. ·       Collaborate with technology partners to develop data acquisition and data management practices. Help develop concise meaningful written reports and provide oral presentation of information, reporting dashboards that meet business needs for status, trends, and variances.   ·       Collaborate with technology and business units to operationalize meaningful reports and dashboards.   What We're Looking For:   Education: Bachelors degree in mathematics, operations research, statistics, economics, data science, computer science or related technical field is required.    Experience: No additional experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.   What You’ll Get: 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.      Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!   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!           Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-006 Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $151,132.50 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.