IT Data and Analytics Leader

**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal.

Application Deadline:

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

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$145,412.80 - $175,136.00 Annually

Minimum Age Requirement:

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 the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on.

What does an IT Data and Analytics Leader do for us?

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, increasing stakeholder literacy and engagement, establishing sound data governance models, and maturing data science practices in close coordination with the established Enterprise Data Management team. They will balance predictable delivery leveraging project management methodologies with the ability to adapt to evolving and dynamic business needs. They will work with other IT leaders and managers to ensure we meet these business needs with secure and sustainable solutions that adhere to established development standards and best practices. Through this work, they will play a key role in ensuring Idaho Power continues to provide reliable, affordable, clean energy and exceptional customer service. They will also have the opportunity to aid in effective intake, prioritization, and execution of work as well as 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 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• 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

Preferred:

• 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

Skills in:

• 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

Preferred:

• Internal consulting and meeting facilitation

Ability to:

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

Preferred:

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, business administration, finance<