Freelance Python Data Analysis Jobs in Gretna, LA

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
This role is part of a team that performs market and customer research, economic modeling and analysis on subjects that have key implications for ETR's long-term growth. Examples of such subjects include trends in the utility industry at-large, trends in Entergy's electric utility load, the makeup of Entergy's customers, and the commercial environments impacting customers. The team also provides project support for ETR's business development efforts.
This role will serve as the primary liaison for ETR data insights for market intelligence studies encompassing both internal and 3rd party information across focus customer segments. The role will be responsible for navigating complex, fragmented data environments to extract, sanitize, and interpret critical information. Your work will directly influence strategic decision-making for our energy portfolios.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complex Data Extraction & Integration: Navigate multiple legacy and modern systems (CIS, MDM, GIS, and Billing) to identify relevant data points. Write advanced SQL queries to join disparate tables across different schemas.
• Data Wrangling & Quality Assurance: Lead the "clean-up" of inaccurate or incomplete datasets. Utilize Python or SQL to identify outliers, handle missing values, and normalize data.
• Load & Demand Analysis: Analyze historical load profiles to identify patterns, peaks, and anomalies. Translate raw interval data into actionable insights for resource planning.
• B2B Customer Segmentation: Develop sophisticated segmentation models for B2B clients based on consumption behavior, industry codes (NAICS/SIC), and volatility metrics to support targeted decision making.
• Domain Translation: Act as a bridge between technical IT teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that data outputs reflect the physical realities of the grid and energy markets.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education and Experience is required of the position
Qualifications & Experience

• Experience:7+ years of professional experience in data analysis specifically within the Utility, IPP (Independent Power Producer), or Renewable Energy sectors.
• Education:Degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent work experience).
• Analytical Mindset:Proven ability to "detective" your way through inaccurate data and find the "source of truth."
• Communication:Ability to explain complex data discrepancies to non-technical business leaders.

Technical Requirements

• Advanced SQL: Mastery of complex joins, window functions, and CTEs. Ability to optimize queries for large-scale utility datasets is critical.
• Programming: Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) for data manipulation and automated cleaning scripts.
• Utility Domain Expertise: A fundamental understanding of what utility data represents is critical.
• Systems Knowledge: Experience working with Utility-specific systems such as SAP IS-U, Oracle Utilities, or Meter Data Management (MDM) platforms is beneficial.

Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123421
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
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EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.