Data Analytics Analyst 2

3-5 years of professional experience in data analytics or data science leveraging meteorological data sources (e.g., numerical weather prediction output, satellite imagery, weather station data). " Familiarity with common bottlenecks when rendering large datasets and their resolution (e.g., data binning, downsampling, efficient plotting methods and memory use).

Experience
" 3-5 years of professional experience in data analytics or data science leveraging meteorological data sources (e.g., numerical weather prediction output, satellite imagery, weather station data)
" Proven experience working with large, complex meteorological datasets in a cloud-based environment
" Demonstrated experience guiding a product from development to operations
" Demonstrated experience troubleshooting data quality, pipeline, or ingestion issues

Technical Skills & Languages
" Processing data at scale
o Ability to optimize processing of meteorological data to consume minimal time and memory
o Familiarity with cloud-optimized formats for raster data like Zarr
" Creating meteorological data visualizations
o Ability to package meteorological output in a way that is understandable to a general audience
o Familiarity with static visualizations using Python and/or interactive visualizations using JavaScript
" SQL
o Familiarity with joins, CTEs, window functions, performance optimization
o Writing and maintaining reusable, well-documented queries

Analytics & Visualization
" Strong understanding of how data structure impacts visualization performance and usability
" Familiarity with common bottlenecks when rendering large datasets and their resolution (e.g., data binning, downsampling, efficient plotting methods and memory use)
" Understanding of meteorological variables in traditional numerical weather prediction and AI model output and the ability to identify those that may be correlated with utility operations
Soft Skills & Work Style
" Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
" Ability to work independently while collaborating with data engineers and internal SMEs
" Clear written and verbal communication, especially when explaining data issues or findings
" Experience prioritizing work across multiple projects
Preferred Qualifications
" Background in Atmospheric Science or another Earth Science
Technical Preferences
" Experience with Python for data analysis and transformations
" Experience working with raster datasets in formats like GRIB, GeoTIFF, and NetCDF
" Experience with geospatial data and performance optimizations when working with geospatial data such as leveraging spatial indices
" Knowledge of basic statistical concepts like correlation and trend analysis using methods like least-squares fitting
" Familiarity with the concepts of using multiple threads and/or multiple CPUs to process large datasets quickly
" Experience with version control (Git or similar)
" Basic understanding of data governance, lineage, or metadata management
Domain & Business Experience
" Experience in utilities, energy, infrastructure, or regulated industries
" Familiarity with operational, asset, or time-series data
" Experience working with imperfect or operational source systems
Professional Attributes
" Ability to translate business questions into efficient analytical datasets
" Demonstrated attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy and reliability

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