Data Analytics Lead

Data Analytics Lead

Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC)

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for gathering, integrating, analyzing, and interpreting operational, engineering, reliability, financial, and business data to support strategic decision-making across the Cooperative. Develops and maintains business intelligence solutions, dashboards, reports, performance metrics, and analytical models that provide actionable insights to improve safety, reliability, member service, operational effectiveness, and financial performance. Leads cross-functional analytics initiatives and supports the implementation of data-driven processes, technologies, and reporting tools that enhance organizational performance. Based on the source position description.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Internal Responsibility Partners with Engineering, Operations, Information Technology, Finance, Member Services, and other departments to identify reporting requirements, develop analytical solutions, establish performance metrics, and support data-driven decision-making. Coordinates cross-functional initiatives involving operational, engineering, reliability, and financial data while supporting organizational objectives related to safety, reliability, member service, operational efficiency, and financial stewardship.

External Responsibility Collaborates with software vendors, consultants, contractors, industry organizations, utility partners, and other external stakeholders regarding business intelligence solutions, reporting tools, data integrations, and analytical initiatives. Represents the Cooperative professionally while supporting implementation of technologies and best practices that enhance organizational performance.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Models the TCEC Essential Attributes as a regular pattern of behavior and self-awareness. Inspires others to do the same.
• Leads the development, maintenance, and enhancement of business intelligence reporting solutions, dashboards, scorecards, and analytical tools.
• Collects, integrates, validates, and analyzes operational, engineering, reliability, financial, and business data from multiple systems and sources.
• Develops and maintains leading and lagging performance indicators that support Cooperative objectives related to safety, reliability, member service, and financial performance.
• Engages with business stakeholders to identify reporting requirements and translate business needs into actionable analytical solutions.
• Leads cross-functional analytics projects and supports implementation of new technologies, processes, procedures, and reporting methodologies.
• Develops analytical models, data visualizations, and reporting structures that improve accessibility and understanding of organizational data.
• Identifies trends, opportunities, risks, and operational improvements through data analysis and performance monitoring.
• Documents data requirements, reporting specifications, business rules, and analytical methodologies.
• Supports implementation, maintenance, and optimization of reporting, analytics, and visualization platforms.
• Monitors emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to business intelligence, analytics, and reporting.
• Maintains data integrity, reporting accuracy, and consistency across systems and reporting platforms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field required. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in business intelligence, analytics, reporting, engineering systems, operational systems, utility operations, or related analytical functions preferred. Experience within an electric utility, engineering, operations, or infrastructure environment is beneficial.

Operational / Functional Experience Experience gathering, integrating, analyzing, and reporting data from multiple systems and business functions. Experience developing dashboards, scorecards, key performance indicators, data visualizations, and reporting solutions. Experience supporting operational, engineering, reliability, financial, or utility-related analytics initiatives preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Working knowledge of business intelligence platforms, reporting tools, databases, data visualization techniques, and Microsoft Office products. Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead cross-functional initiatives, and operate effectively in ambiguous situations. Understanding of utility operations, engineering processes, performance measurement, and data governance principles preferred.

POSITION DETAILS

• Position Title: Data Analytics Lead
• Reports To: Vice President, Engineering
• Employment Type: Full-time
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Supervisory Responsibility: No
• Financial Disclosure Required: No
• Residency Requirement: Yes
• Position Description Effective Date: June 2026

WHY JOIN TCEC

Tri-County Electric Cooperative is guided by ten Essential Attributes that define how we lead, collaborate, and serve with integrity, accountability, and trust. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting reliable electric service for the communities we serve.

This job description is intended to identify the essential functions of a position and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. An employee may be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or management as needed. TCEC reserves the right to revise or modify the job description as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.