Economist - Data Scientist

Job Posting End Date

08-01-2025

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

AEP is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Economist – Data Scientist to join our Corporate Planning and Budgeting team. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining advanced forecasting models, conducting economic and variance analysis, and delivering actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will blend strong technical skills with business acumen to support regulatory filings, operational planning, and corporate initiatives.

What We’re Looking For: Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in economics, data science, mathematics, operations research, statistics, computer science or related technical field is required.

5 years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Where You’ll Work

On-Site at our Columbus, OH location.

$96,110 - $124,941

.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

SP20-008

$96,110.00-124,940.00 USD

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.

Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.