Decision Support Analyst

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in analytical, business, or industrial engineering.
• Experience working in SQL and Excel.
• Experience speaking on technical details to a non technical audience.
• a desire to improve processes, not just produce reports.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties

1. Executes existing machine learning models in support of daily operations, long-term planning, and forecasting efforts. Reconciles actual and anticipated outcomes to identify discrepancies. Analyzes discrepancies by each component to isolate issues and enable continuous improvement.

2. Modifies existing plans and forecasts as necessary. Communicates adjustments to appropriate personnel. Identifies new data that could enhance the quality and accuracy of models to improve predictions.

3. Assesses the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques. Applies statistical and analytical methods to identify trends and dependencies. Generates operational insights and may make recommendations for addressing areas of opportunity.

4. Supports initiatives for data integrity and normalization. Utilizes various database platforms to collect data and complete the ad-hoc/root cause analysis of complex issues.

5. Participates in the development of reports. Presents information in a clear, consumable manner using data visualization tools and techniques.

6. Stays abreast of emerging and evolving data tools and technology.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Educational/Experience Level
Bachelor's degree in MIS / Data Analytics, mathematics, engineering, statistics, or a related field and 1 year of relevant experience. Strong mathematical background with the ability to perform analysis involving statistical methods and regression analysis.

Preferred Skills
Knowledge of statistical computer language, data visualization and business intelligence tools.

Communication Skills
Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information on technical concepts to individuals with limited experience in or knowledge of the technical area.

Numeric Skills
Requires the ability to perform analyses involving ratios, percentages and simple statistical methods.

Computer Skills
Requires working knowledge of various software applications to create and maintain documents, reports, spreadsheets, and/or graphics.

WORK CONDITIONS:
Works in an indoor environment. Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.

Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

At Atmos Energy, we enjoy an employee-focused culture with rewarding work, competitive pay, work-life balance, inclusion and diversity, and excellent benefits.  
Atmos Energy offers benefit eligibility on the first day of employment and they include: 

Company-Provided Benefits 

• Holidays and Paid Time Off 

• Parental Leave 

• Retirement Savings Plan (Matching and Fixed Annual Company Contribution) 

• Annual Bonus Opportunity 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans 

• Basic Life Insurance 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) Company Contribution with HDHP 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Wellness Programs  

• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection 

• Paid Training 

• Linked-In Learning 

Voluntary Benefits 

• Retirement Savings Plan 

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage 

• Dental Insurance 

• Vision Insurance 

• Employee/Dependent Life Insurance 

• Employee/Dependent Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 

• Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts 

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