Senior Data and Analytics Developer

Full Time Perm

Salary:  $96,600 - $144,900, plus 8% annual bonus

Way of Work: Hybrid - 3 days on location

Location: Columbus, OH

Relocation assistance provided

NiSource is one of the largest fully regulated utility companies in the U.S., serving millions of customers across six states. We’re more than an energy provider—we’re a team committed to innovation, inclusion, and growth. At NiSource, you’ll find a workplace that encourages collaboration, supports professional development, and empowers employees to make an impact.

The Data and Analytics organization at NiSource is the recently established advanced analytics arm of the company. We are building a talented team that is leveraging best-in-class tools and techniques to solve our company's highest value analytics use cases. With a strong team culture and commitment to innovative problem solving, the solutions that we build will be a competitive advantage for our company for many years to come.

The Sr. Data and Analytics Developer is responsible for developing and supporting data and analytics solutions that drive value. The Sr Developer partners with business teams to fully understand the problem that needs to be solved, extracts and preps data, builds analytic models, visualizations and front-end tools needed to infuse insights into our business process.  As the Sr. Data and Analytics Developer  you will contribute to the development of analytics best practices, data governance policies, data stewardship procedures, and assists in the ongoing sustainability of solutions by both adhering to and promoting process and technology standards. You will need experience in the full development lifecycle of analytics products and understand solution architecture, data modeling, and awareness of data science and the types of challenges that can be solved.

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Acts in the capacity of subject matter and business intelligence expert in the enterprise analytical technologies and drives adoption of self-service analytics capabilities to achieve value objectives within the business.

• Develops and implements analytics solutions (including data models, data sets, reports, dashboards, and integrated analytics) to solve business needs, accelerate insights and inform actions and adhere to data governance and BI policies and standards.

• Consults with Data Product Owner on the design of the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and Data Lake environments to maximize the quality, accessibility, and re-usability of data.

• Establishes, promotes, and monitors adherence to policies and standards for business intelligence products.

• Partners with IT to ensure the technical stability and performance of user facing technology and establish upgrade strategies and roadmaps.

• Develops a strong understanding of business processes, company enterprise platform, and table structures/relationships to extract and report correct data

• Develops interactive dashboards and promote their use with internal stakeholders

• Develops and manages personal deliverables, timelines and milestones related to assigned projects.

• Leverages complex SQL and Python functions to extract and shape data

• Automates the monitoring of datasets for completeness and data quality

• Incorporates predicative solutions with imbedded BI functions and begins to introduce data science concepts to analytics solutions that require coding or scripting.

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

• 3+ years of experience with data acquisition methods and tools (Tableau Prep, SQL, Python)

• 3+ years of experience with data visualization and analysis software (Tableau, Excel, Cognos Analytics, PowerBI)

• 3+ years of experience working with relational databases

Preferred Qualifications

• Related experience in the utility industry

• Experience with statistical modeling

• Experience as a data steward and knowledge of data governance

Disclaimer

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

***Please note there is a short open-ended questionnaire to complete regarding your experience towards the end of the application. This questionnaire can take up to 10 minutes to complete.***

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As a public utility, NiSource provides essential services to customers 24/7. Emergency needs can arise at various times throughout the year, including during storm season. Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts, which could include working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside of typical responsibilities.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Workplace Connection
We value a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and able to do their best work. We encourage open dialogue, value different perspectives, and work collaboratively with employees, customers, and partners.

We recognize and respect the unique experiences people bring, including different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We treat others with professionalism and care, and we each play a part in creating a positive work environment.

Veteran Hiring & Inclusion

NiSource is proud to support veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. We value the leadership, teamwork, and mission-focused experience the military community brings, and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Equal Employment Opportunity 
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may also be considered for other roles that match your skills and experience.

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at [email protected] or 1-888-640-3320

Safety Statement
Safety is a core value at NiSource. Employees are expected to follow safety requirements, report hazards, and help maintain a safe environment for themselves and their coworkers.

E-Verify

NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program. Please review the following notices regarding your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law.

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish)
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Salary Range*:

$96,600.00 - $144,900.00

*The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

Posting Start Date:

2026-08-26

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2026-09-01

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