Associate Data Steward

Job Posting End Date 02-14-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary This Job position will assume one, or multiple, instances of the Business Data Steward Roles as needed across business data domains.

This role will be supporting a single business data domain by responsibly managing data assets, data lineage, data quality, and supporting sound data analysis that rationalizes the applicable data governance strategy.

Job Description 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!

Associate Data Steward Business Data Steward Associate (Salary Grade 5) Business Data Steward (Salary Grade 6) About the Role Are you ready to help shape the future of customer experience at one of the nation's largest electric utilities?

AEP is embarking on a transformative journey to modernize our Customer Information Systems (CIS) and deploy next-generation AI platforms.

As part of this evolution, we are building a Data Stewardship team to support Customer data - and we're looking for curious, detail-oriented, and mission-driven individuals to join us at the ground level.

As an Associate Data Steward, you'll be a foundational member of this pioneering team, helping to ensure our customer data is accurate, accessible, and trustworthy.

You'll learn the ropes of data governance, support data quality initiatives, and contribute to the integrity of the data that powers our operations, decisions, and customer interactions.

Why Join Us * Be part of a transformational initiative that will redefine how AEP serves millions of customers * Gain hands-on experience in data governance, stewardship, and analytics * Work in a supportive environment with mentorship and growth opportunities * Help lay the foundation for AI-driven platforms and next-gen CIS systems Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us in shaping the future of customer data at AEP.

What You'll Do: * Learn and Apply Data Governance Principles Operate within a defined data governance framework to support the management of customer data assets.

* Support Data Quality Initiatives Execute processes to improve data completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness under the guidance of senior stewards.

* Collaborate Across Teams Build trust and work closely with business and technical teams to understand data needs and ensure alignment with governance strategies.

* Participate in the Data Stewardship Council Engage in cross-functional discussions to help shape the future of data stewardship at AEP.

* Develop Technical Skills Learn SQL, data cataloging, metadata management, and basic database structures to analyze and profile data.

What We're Looking For: Business Data Steward Associate (Salary Grade 5) Education: * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business or related field of study.

* Associate's degree in computer science or related field of study with 2 years of relevant work experience.

* High School diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant work experience.

Experience: * No additional experience required beyond what is needed to satisfy the educational requirements above.

Business Data Steward (Salary Grade 6) Education: * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business or related field of study.

* Associate's degree in computer science or related field of study with 2 years of relevant work experience; * High School diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant work experience.

Experience: * In addition to any experience required above, 2 years of relevant work experience is required.

Additional Expectations: The ideal talent: * Is an early-career professional with a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field of study.

* Has 2 years of relevant work experience in an electric utility or similarly regulated industry * Passionate about data, detail-oriented, and eager to learn * A strong communicator who thrives in collaborative environments * Comfortable with change and excited by the opportunity to help build something new * Curious about how data powers customer experiences and business decisions What You'll Get: At least 2 roles are expected to be filled.

The vacancies are posted in a range.

Please note that Education and/or relevant Experience will be used to determine the appropriate salary and salary grade.

Business Data Steward Associate (Salary Grade 5) $65,000.00-$75,000.00 (USD) Business Data Steward (Salary Grade 6) $81,000.00-$91,000.00 (USD) In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-005 Compensation Range: $63,496.00 - $93,188.50 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.

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.

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