What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Data Analytics position at Central Hudson?
Benefits
Central Hudson is seeking a Leader to join our asset strategy and data analytics team. The Manager - Data Analytics leads a high-performing team responsible for transforming data into actionable insights that support strategic planning, operational performance, and investment decisions across the organization. In this leadership role, you will integrate advanced analytics, data science methods, and enterprise asset-management systems to drive measurable business outcomes in a regulated utility environment. By turning complex data into clear insights, forecasts, and recommendations, you will help optimize reliability, customer affordability, risk reduction, and long-term value for customers and shareholders.
What does a Manager- Data Analytics do?
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Pay range: $126,500 - $196,100
Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.
Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial company match
- Life and travel insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness reimbursement program
- Paid holidays and vacation
Central Hudson is seeking a Leader to join our asset strategy and data analytics team. The Manager - Data Analytics leads a high-performing team responsible for transforming data into actionable insights that support strategic planning, operational performance, and investment decisions across the organization. In this leadership role, you will integrate advanced analytics, data science methods, and enterprise asset-management systems to drive measurable business outcomes in a regulated utility environment. By turning complex data into clear insights, forecasts, and recommendations, you will help optimize reliability, customer affordability, risk reduction, and long-term value for customers and shareholders.
What does a Manager- Data Analytics do?
- Leads the development and execution of a comprehensive analytics strategy aligned with corporate goals
- Oversees data collection, preparation, and integration from internal and external sources to ensure high-quality datasets
- Guides the team in exploratory analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities
- Drives operational research and innovation initiatives—piloting emerging technologies and scaling successful proof of concept projects
- Develops, tests, and refines predictive and prescriptive models supporting reliability, asset health, load forecasting, customer behavior, and operational performance
- Conducts system and scenario analyses to evaluate the impact of reliability metrics (e.g., SAIFI, CAIDI, CEMI), contingency events, and regulatory requirements
- Oversees the creation of dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights clearly to stakeholders
- Partners with engineering, operations, planning, regulatory, finance, and IT teams to unify data-driven strategy, asset planning, and system enhancements
- Translates complex technical concepts into actionable recommendations for both technical and nontechnical audiences
- Ensures analytics outputs support regulatory filings, compliance requirements (e.g., NERC), and corporate initiatives
- Provides oversight for enterprise asset management systems, data platforms, and analytics tools, ensuring they are optimized for evolving business needs
- Champions continuous improvement in data quality, data governance, and analytical processes across the organization
- Represents the company in cross utility working groups, industry forums, and regulatory environments
- Provides support for storm restoration efforts
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business, or related field and 5 years of experience in data analytics, data science, asset strategy, or a related technical/strategic discipline.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and driving organizational change
- Proficiency with analytics and programming tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL) and data visualization platforms
- Strong understanding of statistical methods or machine learning concepts
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to leadership and cross-functional partners
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative abilities
- Ability to manage multiple high‑priority initiatives in a fast-paced environment
- Valid driver’s license
- Master’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business, or related field
- 3 years of leadership experience in a data-focused environment
- Experience within the electric and gas utility industry
- Familiarity with asset‑management practices, grid reliability metrics, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NYS PSC, FERC, NERC)
- Experience with cloud platforms, advanced analytics tools, or distributed computing
Pay range: $126,500 - $196,100
Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.
Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Salary : $126,500 - $196,100