Intern, Data Science

At NRG, we’re bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do. We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands. A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future. More information is available at www.nrg.com . Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.Summer Internship ProgramOur 10-week program is designed to increase future employment potential for prospects while providing a valuable resource to the business. This Summer Internship will appeal to proactive and self-motivated college juniors/seniors who genuinely want to learn about the energy business and industry. During the internship, candidates will work on real projects and have real responsibilities. NRG aims to help candidates build strengths, gain skills that can be transferred to any workplace, and stand out from the crowd.Ideal CandidateThis Intern role within the organization is a Data Scientist Intern based in Houston, TX, and 100% remote. NRG seeks self-driven, high-caliber individuals who can grasp complex commercial issues and harness information to deliver solutions. In return, NRG will provide the support, guidance, and opportunities to help our ideal candidate be successful. As an emerging talent and a valuable future asset, NRG seeks to help candidates make a significant impact, inspire people, and provide exceptional customer service.Data Scientist Intern Responsibilities include:

Apply statistical modeling or machine learning algorithms to optimize marketing efforts with respect to customer acquisition, retention, customer experience, and margin enhancement

Work with the marketing team to plan and analyze A/B tests

Quantify the effects of various marketing levers

Assist with producing models that predict consumer behavior responses to various marketing levers

Help executives monitor the pulse of the business by automating reports of key performance indicators

Translate, communicate, and present results and recommendations to a non-technical audience

NRG Interns need to be able to demonstrate the following behaviors:

Build and maintain effective working relationships; Communicate/collaborate effectively

Have a positive impact through self-awareness and social skills

Deliver excellent customer service

Take initiative and set high standards for self

Look at the bigger picture and recognize the impact of your actions

Learn from experience to perform in new or changing situations

Focus energy on what will make a difference and deliver exceptionally

Minimum Qualifications

Degree discipline: Statistics / Economics / Mathematics / Computer Science / Engineering

Must have completed their second year of college with a 3.0 GPA or higher

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

NRG and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Working Conditions

100% Remote

Primary Location of Employment: Houston, TX

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/DisabilityEEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/posterscreenreaderoptimized.pdf )Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.Official description on file with Talent.