_Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar._ **Location:** This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with minimal onsite requirements on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the Parnall Office located in Jackson, MI. The candidate must be within a comfortable daily commutable distance to any of the locations or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those who qualify). **We are looking for:** **Data Analyst (Advanced Methane Detection - GIS)** The Data Analyst position builds and maintains large-scale statistical models and algorithms by leveraging skill set in predictive modeling, statistics, and modeling methods to align with business strategy. Enhances ethics required to build products that function properly while adhering to the privacy standards of consumers. They bring technical expertise to ensure the quality and accuracy of that data, then process, design, and present it in ways to help people, businesses, and organizations make better decisions. The Data Analyst (Advanced Methane Detection) will provide quality analysis from Advanced Methane Detection (AMD) surveys. In addition, this person will be responsible for generating reports, providing data, and working closely with other departments in the gas business. The analyst will communicate with contractors on a regular basis and provide them with their work responsibilities. The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to: + Experience using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online + Leak survey GIS boundary identification + Analyze and summarize coverage of AMD surveys using GIS software + Experience with data analytics + Experience with geospatial analytics + Abilitytoworkwith largedatasetsfrommultipledatasources + Ability to present to a variety of audiences both technical and non-technical + Knowledge and understanding of data modeling, machine learning algorithms, statistical analysis, data visualization, and data engineering + Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems + Excellentcommunicationskillsbothwrittenandverbal **We encourage you to apply if you have:** + Associate degree in Information Technology, Data Analytics or related discipline with two (2) or more years’ experience with a proventrackrecordofturningdataintomeaningful analysis,presentingtobusinessstakeholders,anddrivingvalueforthebusiness + **[OR]** High School Diploma with four (4) or more years of applicable experience with a proventrackrecordofturningdataintomeaningful analysis,presentingtobusinessstakeholders,anddrivingvalueforthebusiness + Ability to see the big picture and to focus on details when necessary + Advanced knowledge and experience in topics of data and informationmanagement + HandsonexperiencewithBigData/NoSQLPlatformswithexperiencedeliveringproductionprojectsat scale **In this role, you will:** + Proposes and evaluates innovative solutions for analyzing and portraying GIS data + Develop and maintain GIS data from Advanced Methane Detection (AMD) surveying + Provide daily survey plans to contractors + Provide platforms for AMD data collection for future studies and pilots + Assist in data transfer between systems + Perform quality control analysis for each AMD survey + Proposes,implements,andevaluatesinnovativesolutionsforanalyzing,clustering,associating,andclassifyingdata + Leads the development and validates algorithms via analysis, computer simulation, and prototyping + Extends analytics platform for connected devices and sensors + Writes and debugs production code that spans the vertical from database to computational layer to web service + Work with cross functional teams to identify and cover every edge case imaginable + Help maintainlarge-scaleanalyticsinfrastructure,includingdistributedstorageandcomputationclusters + Othernon-essentialdutiesasassignedormaybenecessary **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’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s 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._