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Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) is seeking a Director of Data Science and Technology OR Manager of Data Science and Technology. Only  one position will be filled.

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial and Technology Officer, this position will be developing and implementing strategies to the successful operations of Central Coast Community Energy’s data and technology platforms.  The role will work closely with the Director of Finance and the internal stakeholders to develop and implement CCCE’s data analytic platforms and will also be responsible for the reliability, performance, security, and continuity of IT systems and supported business processes.
 
Director of Data Science and Technology
This position is characterized by the high level management of the Data Science and Technology division and requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment and responsibility in developing and implementing division objectives.
 
Manager of Data Science and Technology
This is a supervisory level position in the Data Science and Technology. The Manager of Data Science and Technology will be responsible for organizing and executing the division’s objectives.

• Leads Data Science team to advance analytical solutions that include predictive analytics, machine learning, simulation, and optimization techniques to generate management insights.  
• Manages the design and relations of the datasets from two Investor-Owned Utilities (Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison) and external Data Management vendors on Analytical Server.
• Manages the functionality of the visual analytics platforms such as Microsoft BI or Tableau for better UI and dashboard presentation after understanding internal users’ needs.
• Establishes and formulates data quality assurance processes on incoming data from the Investor-Owned Utilities and on outputs of forecasting models and estimated recent AMI data.
• Manages energy loads forecasting models with good understanding about econometrics impact over the energy markets. 
• Collaborates with Finance team on energy loads and revenue forecasting projects.
• Evaluates technology, policy, and economic factors to support the planning, designing, development, and implementation of data platforms. 
• Devises and implements efficient and secure procedures for data management and analysis with attention to all technical aspects.
• Collaborates with internal departments to build and manage cross-channel data integration.  
• Writes staff reports and delivers presentations at Board meetings.  
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required. 

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities needed for this position.   A typical way to obtain the education and experience would include:
 
Director of Data Science and Technology 
Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or any other related quantitative field.
AND
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible management role in data science or related field. Experience working in electric utility and Community Choice Aggregation is desirable.
 
Manager of Data Science and Technology
Education and experience equivalent to a master’s degree in Statistics, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or any other related quantitative field.
AND
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a supervisory role in a data science capacity or related field. 
 
Experience at an electric utility, municipal utility, Community Choice Aggregation program or in a closely related field is highly desirable. Technical experience in the management of contracts is required.