Data Scientist

Irving, Texas

Live, first seen by us 65 days ago

Pay: Pay not listedSimilar roles state $118K–$193K
Work setting: Not stated
Employment: Full-time — employment source
Employment type in the employer’s posting: Full time
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What you’ll work on

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Work with stakeholders to identify business needs and data-driven opportunities
Extract, clean, and analyze complex datasets using statistical techniques
Develop statistical models and machine learning algorithms to drive decisions
Design data visualizations and reports to communicate insights
Develop and maintain data pipelines and databases

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Work closely with stakeholders to identify business needs and opportunities for data-driven insights

Extract, clean, and analyze complex datasets using statistical techniques and data manipulation tools.

Develop and execute complex statistical models and machine learning algorithms to extract insights and drive business decisions

Design and implement data visualizations to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders

Develop and maintain data pipelines and databases

Education & alternatives

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements •Master's or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field •1-3 years of experience in data science or related field

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Status in our records: Live
First seen by us: Sep 1, 202665 days ago
Recorded sightings: 25
Last seen by us: Nov 4, 2026

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Pay

$118K–$193K is typical

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Time since we first saw it

Day 65

Up longer than most. Similar jobs usually come down between day 7 and day 56.

At Vistra, jobs usually come down by about day 33.

From 10,195 similar postings that came down, and 17 of Vistra’s. Coming down is not always a hire.

Vistra is hiring

6 open jobs

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•Familiarity with databases (e.g. Snowflake, Hadoop, Oracle etc) and dashboarding tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Grafana) •Comfortable understanding, developing, and maintaining a large codebase (Python, SAS, R) Key Metrics

•Proficiency in statistical analysis, ML Ops, and data visualization •Familiarity with databases (e.g. Snowflake, Hadoop, Oracle etc) and dashboarding tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Grafana) •Comfortable understanding, developing, and maintaining a large codebase (Python, SAS, R)

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About Vistra

People: About 260 in 2025, down 42% from the year before.Annual report (SEC Form 10-K)
Company: Listed as VST.

Demand for Data Scientist roles

New Data Scientist postings at the employers we follow are down 3% over the last 5 weeks compared with the 5 before.

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About the role

We file this job under Data Scientist, by the work the posting describes.

Data scientists use statistics and models to answer harder questions, such as whether a change worked, what demand will look like next quarter, or which customers are likely to leave.

Postings usually ask for Python or R, SQL, statistics, experiment design and common machine learning methods.

Unlike an ML engineer, a data scientist's main output is often an analysis or a first model, not software running inside a product.

US government figures for data scientists

Median yearly pay, May 2025: $120,230
Expected change, 2025 to 2035: 34.6% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-2051.

Job description

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If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join our team. As a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for designing and implementing complex analytical solutions to support business decisions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements, identify opportunities for data-driven insights, and develop and execute data models and analyses. The ideal candidate will have advanced technical skills in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization, as well as strong business acumen and communication skills. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, learn cutting-edge techniques, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.

Job Description

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

•Work closely with stakeholders to identify business needs and opportunities for data-driven insights

•Extract, clean, and analyze complex datasets using statistical techniques and data manipulation tools.

•Develop and execute complex statistical models and machine learning algorithms to extract insights and drive business decisions

•Design and implement data visualizations to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders

•Support the presentation of findings and insights through clear and concise data visualizations, charts, and reports.

•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability

•Develop and maintain data pipelines and databases

•Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in data science and apply them to business problems

•Document methodologies, processes, and findings to enable knowledge sharing and future reference.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

•Master's or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field

•1-3 years of experience in data science or related field

•Proficiency in statistical analysis, ML Ops, and data visualization

•Familiarity with databases (e.g. Snowflake, Hadoop, Oracle etc) and dashboarding tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Grafana)

•Comfortable understanding, developing, and maintaining a large codebase (Python, SAS, R)

Key Metrics

•Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

•Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

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Job Family

Data Analytics

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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