Data Analytics and Reporting Analyst / Engineer

Data Analytics and Reporting Analyst / Engineer

Job Summary

The Data Analytics and Reporting Analyst / Engineer plays a key role in advancing next-generation analytics and reporting capabilities for Southern Power’s Commercial Optimization, Trading and Transmission (COT&T) organization. As part of the Modeling and Analytics team, this position helps shape and execute strategic data initiatives to drive scalable efficiencies and unlock growth opportunities. Such initiatives include technologies such as AI and machine learning.

This role develops tools, metrics, and processes that support data-driven decision-making across COT&T market and trading teams. It also serves as a cross-functional liaison, coordinating analytical projects and insights with stakeholders in SPC Operations, Project Analysis and Market Assessment, Finance, Accounting, and Technology.

Commercial Optimization, Trading, and Transmission

Commercial Optimization, Trading, and Transmission is comprised of teams that manage approximately 100 Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with over $1B in annual PPA revenues, participate in wholesale energy trading, engage in market policy, and provide transmission analysis and support. The market teams manage contracts and more than 50 customer relationships for a variety of contract types covering a fleet of natural gas, solar, and wind assets. The trading team is responsible for optimizing wholesale trading of generation for a subset of our wind and gas assets in the national wholesale markets. The data and analytics team is responsible for providing accurate and timely data to support key decision-making as well as internal and external reporting.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in finance, accounting, engineering, mathematics, data analytics, or equivalent is strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau); Experience with database technologies such as SQL (preferred)
• Proven ability to convert data into actionable reports and communicate effectively with peers and management
• Experience working with machine learning and/or AI technologies (a plus)
• Ability to successfully prioritize and manage numerous tasks
• Experience coordinating projects across multiple organizations including SPC Operations, Project Analysis and Market Assessment, Finance, Accounting, and Technology
• Knowledge of wholesale power markets such as Southern, CAISO, ERCOT, and SPP (preferred)

Major Responsibilities

• Advance next-generation data analytics through the development of dashboards and visualizations that improve processes and procedures 
• Develop new Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for prioritizing actionable recommendations for both market performance
• Formulate best practices within COT&T to develop and analyze information that assists asset managers with asset optimization
• Determine optimal solutions for complex issues across various markets, technologies, and contract structures
• Work closely with the Technology Organization to leverage new and emerging technologies
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, open trading floor environment

Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com. 

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.