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Prin Data Analyst

Consumers Energy
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Jackson
1 Energy Plaza Dr (Show on map)
Mar 11, 2026
Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa. Location:This position is onsite minimally 3 days a week at One Energy Plazalocatedin Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing torelocate(relocation package is available for those that qualify). General Summary of Job Responsibilities The Applications and Analytics team is at the heart of innovation, powering Michigan's future by craftingcutting-edgedigital solutions that transform how our customers and communities experience energy.Guided by our Digital First strategy, we harness modern technical practices and agile methodologies toensuredataand insights areaccessible, reliable, and actionable, enabling evidence-based decision-making, operational efficiency, and innovation across the organization.Join a dynamic team where collaboration, creativity, and impact converge! We partner closely with business teams to uncover digital opportunities, prioritize high-impact outcomes, and deliver trustworthy, user-friendly technology. By embracing our CE Way principles-engaging onsolutions, illuminating priorities, and minimizing waste-we build systems that are simple, helpful, and valuable. Ifyou'repassionate about innovation, community, and shaping a sustainable energy future, come grow with us at Consumers Energy! The Principal Data Analystis responsible forleading the development, enhancement, and maintenance of data analysis, reporting, and requirements gathering. This roleleveragesdeepexpertisein specific data domains and organizational knowledge to ensure alignment with business strategy. The Principal Data Analyst serves as a mentor to other team members and provides advanced technicalexpertiseto ensure data quality and accuracy. This position designs, processes, and presents data in ways that support informed decision-making across the organization. Additionally, the role supports the delivery ofaccurate,timelyreporting that drives business strategies. The Principal Data Analyst partners with stakeholders across the enterprise and provides peer leadership and productexpertiseto the analytics team. They may also assume project management responsibilities to lead teams or large initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serve as a subject matter expert across multiple data domains and establish standards for data models. Lead cross-functional collaboration to identify data needs, goals, and objectives; drive data investigation and analysis in support of key strategic initiatives. Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to team members to foster collaboration and enhance overall team performance. Propose, develop, and evaluate innovative solutions for analyzing, associating, and classifying data. Use data insights to recommend process improvements through presentations, reports, dashboards, and visualizations. Collect, clean, and analyze data from various sources using statistical methods and tools such as SQL, Python, R, and Excel. Comfortable working in both onpremises and cloud environments. Apply understanding of data interactions within applications to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions. Conduct complex statistical analyses and interpret results from advanced analytical methods. Manage multiple projects to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to independently manage projects and work with a high level of autonomy. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to work with large datasets across multiple platforms and data sources. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong knowledge of data modeling, statistical analysis, and data visualization. Skilled communicator capable of presenting highly complex topics to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, in a way that aligns data initiatives with business objectives. Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field, with seven (7) or more years of experience turning data into meaningful analysis, presenting to business stakeholders, and driving value for the business. Ability to see the big picture and to focus on details when necessary. Advanced knowledge and experience in topics of data, information, and project management. Subject Matter Expert within the team including experience managing data analytics products and projects as they relate to team goals. [OR] Associate's degree in Information Technology, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field, with nine (9) or more years of relevant experience as described above. [OR] High School Diploma, with eleven (11) or more years of relevant experience as described above. Preferred Experience Candidates with one or more of the following skills will stand out: Proficiency with Databricks. Strong understanding of dimensional modeling concepts (fact tables, dimensions, star schemas) and their relevance in analytics. Expertise in writing complex SQL queries, including joins, aggregations, and window functions. Experience cleaning, transforming, and shaping datasets using Python. Ability to develop clear, insightful dashboards and data visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, or visualization libraries. Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and advanced formulas. Recognized expertise in developing KPIs, metrics, and translating data into actionable business decisions. Why should you join our team? At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service. What we offer: Competitive compensation packages Medical, Dental and Vision 401k with company match Paid parental leave Up to 13 paid Holidays Paid time off Educational Assistance Program Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.