IT Data and Analytics Leader

Job Description

Idaho Power – located in vibrant Boise, Idaho – is looking for an IT Data and Analytics Leader to join our Information Technology team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to safely provide our customers with reliable, affordable, clean energy.

01/29/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

1

Regular

Exempt

$ - $ Annually

This individual directs and leads a high-performance team responsible for development, support, and maintenance of analytic solutions that help stakeholders leverage data to gain valuable insights and make informed decisions. Solutions will include descriptive reports, dynamic visualizations, predictive models, and Generative AI, primarily leveraging the Microsoft suite. They will also lead the effort to solidify our Enterprise Data Strategy, increase stakeholder literacy and engagement, establish sound data governance models, and mature data science practices in close coordination with the Enterprise Data Management team.

They will balance predictable delivery leveraging project management methodologies with the ability to adapt to evolving business needs, ensure secure and sustainable solutions, and aid in effective intake, prioritization, execution, capacity planning, resource allocation, and budget management.

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401(k) employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

• Traditional and advanced analytic practices, including descriptive analysis, business intelligence, exploratory analysis, statistical analysis, data preprocessing, feature engineering, machine learning models, large language models, and generative AI
• Reporting and analytic tools, including SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Power BI, Azure Synapse, and Azure Machine Learning
• Data Strategy, including data management, data governance, data literacy, and use case development and management
• Business processes supported in the areas of responsibility

• Utility experience, particularly experience working with utilities to establish and/or execute a Data Strategy
• Company operations, financial, legal, and regulatory requirements to ensure that compliance methodology is executed and enforced
• Specialized knowledge of IT Service Management related to IT general controls, change management, release management, configuration management, etc.
• Cloud application services and containerization

• Strategy development and execution, including clearly defining direction, gaining organizational alignment, and facilitating change management
• Work management, including scope definition, structure creation, scheduling, resource planning, budgeting, and monitoring
• Excellent listening, written and oral communication
• Technical problem analysis and problem resolution

• Internal consulting and meeting facilitation

• Lead and motivate people in a team environment
• Prioritize work in an environment of multiple high-priority projects

• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with customers, co-workers, and peers in other departments
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts in lay terms

• Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, business administration, or finance
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

• Master’s degree in one of the previously listed fields

• 5 years of experience supporting enterprise-wide software systems

• 3 years leadership experience in a team environment
• 5 years supporting major business systems/applications
• 3 years of project management experience

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

• IT Service Management Foundations…