Trasmission Field Services Data Analyst Associate - TFS Data Analyst

Job Posting End Date

08-27-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, the TFS Data Analyst Associate performs a variety of technical duties associated with the retrieval, processing, validation, editing of TFS IPS commissioning and maintenance data, interact with appropriate field and office personnel to review, investigate and resolve improperly entered/incomplete data that poses a compliance risk. Provide support with other compliance related activities: develop reports to assist with gathering data for metrics, perform investigation/mitigation activities associated with PRC-005, PRC-004 and PRC-002.

Job Description

Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Transmission Field Services Data Analyst Associate, with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Data Analysts.

What You’ll Do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Develop proficiency with the IPS asset database
• Review IPS maintenance/commissioning actions and ensure corrections are completed
• Develop and maintain automated IPS Review tools
• Publish weekly PRC-005 reports
• Publish weekly Unresolved Maintenance Issue (UMI) report and track open issues
• Develop and present basic training, videos, procedures, monthly newsletter to promote data quality
• Communicate data quality status and issues to TFS supervision
• Provide support with audit preparation
• Develop understanding of self-certification for the purpose of utilizing tools to execute self-certification on a more frequent interval
• Communicate and work with TFS Policy & Procedures on IPS changes impacting data
• File data quality process and procedure documents on the TFS AR&C ShareNow Compliance site
• Gather PRC-004 data for the purpose of publishing quarterly metrics and CAP applicability monitoring
• Publish PRC-002 compliance report
• Assist with compliance incident investigation
• Prepare Data Quality metrics for weekly team meetings
• Investigate communication methods (email, reports, dashboards, etc.)

What We’re Looking For:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Technology or in mathematics, statistics, operations research, engineering, or a related technical or business discipline; no experience required.

OR

• Associate's Degree in mathematics, statistics, operations research, engineering, or a related technical or business discipline with two (2) years of experience in an analytical or technical field.

OR

• High School Diploma / GED with four (4) years of experience in an analytical or technical field.

Other Requirements

• Experience with PC-based Windows software such as Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word. ShareNow experience preferable.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail required to ensure accurate and complete compliance data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for working relationships with downstream and upstream service stakeholders.
• Occasional overtime and/or early schedules may be required periodically.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel and overtime required as needed.

Transmission Field Services Data Analyst

Job Summary

Under moderate supervision, perform a variety of technical duties associated with the retrieval, processing, validation, editing of TFS IPS commissioning and maintenance data, interact with appropriate field and office personnel to review, investigate and resolve improperly entered/incomplete data that poses a compliance risk. Provide support with other compliance related activities: develop reports to assist with gathering data for metrics, perform investigation/mitigation activities associated with PRC-005, PRC-004 and PRC-002.

What You’ll Do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Data Analysts should have strong verbal and written communication skills to perform the following activities. Personnel should perform validation checks to ensure accurate measurement and reports are provided.
• Develop working understanding of various NERC reliability standards
• Review compliance related data as assigned (including IPS maintenance/commissioning actions)
• Work independently or as part of the Data Quality team to ensure compliance data is audit ready
• Publish weekly PRC-005 reports and follow-up as needed to prevent an out of interval maintenance self-report
• Publish Unresolved Maintenance Issue (UMI) report, track progress and develop metrics
• Participate and present compliance topics at TFS P&C Supervisor meetings
• Provide communication of data and compliance trends to TFS management
• Determine interval matrix for self-certification activities
• Recommend IPS data changes to TFS Policy & Procedures to improve data integrity
• Maintain and develop TFS AR&C ShareNow Compliance site
• Work with TFS Fault Analysis personnel on data validation and analysis
• Develop technical expertise to assist with troubleshooting of DME issues
• Lead compliance incident investigations
• Review PRC-002 site documentation evidence annually
• Review Data Quality review procedures against applicable NERC standards
• Perform audit of another data quality team geographic area
• Become familiar with TFS supervision and management across all five Transmission regions
• Develop and provide compliance training to Transmission personnel as needed
• Facilitate Data Quality team meetings

What We’re Looking For:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Technology or in mathematics, statistics, operations research, engineering, or a related technical or business discipline and requires two (2) years of experience in an analytical or technical field.

OR

• Associate's Degree in mathematics, statistics, operations research, engineering, or a related technical or business discipline with four (4) years of experience.

OR

• High School Diploma / GED with six (6) years of experience in an analytical or technical field.

Other Requirements

• Experience with PC-based Windows software such as Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word. ShareNow experience preferrable.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail required to ensure accurate and complete compliance data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for working relationships with downstream and upstream service stakeholders.
• Occasional overtime and/or early schedules may be required periodically.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel and overtime required as needed.

What You’ll Get:

Standard base pay is:

• TFS Data Analyst Assc - $63,496-$79,369 /year.
• TFS Data Analyst - $74,551-$93,189 /year.

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$63,496.00 - $93,188.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

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