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Project Controls Analyst – Analytics and Reporting – Birmingham, AL

_Technical Shared Services, Project Controls_

Travel and Work Location

+ This position will be located at the Energy Center in Birmingham, AL.

+ Minimal travel required (less than 25%).

+ Hybrid work schedule of 4 days in-office, 1 day remote.

Department Overview

This a transformational time for Southern Company and the industry as we plan for the future of energy to benefit our customers and communities. Technical Shared Services (TSS) plays a critical role in Southern Company’s success by supporting the projects developed by the operating companies and subsidiaries to meet the needs of the future. TSS Project Controls provides estimating, cost, scheduling, analytics, and reporting services for the wide range of projects managed and supported by the TSS organization.

Position Details

This role provides technical support for TSS Project Controls reporting and data analytics. The responsibilities of this position include creating visualizations and publishing dashboards to support the analysis of historical project data and future trends. This includes providing day-to-day technical support around data collection, integration, analytics, report building and publishing.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Create visualizations and dashboards, primarily using Power BI and Excel that tells the story behind the data

+ Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) - Extract data from multiple sources, e.g., various databases, Excel files, etc., transform (e.g., join, filter, and concatenate), and load data

+ Use data management techniques to access, integrate, analyze, and visualize data from multiple sources

+ Perform predictive analytics on cost and estimating data for TSS-managed projects

+ Perform ad hoc reporting and provide metric development support on business-driven data

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

_Education_

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (ABET accredited), Data Science, Business field or equivalent work experience (5 years)

+ Advanced degree is a plus

_Experience_

+ Experience in creating visualizations of complex data sets is required

+ Experience in performing data analytics that delivers clear, actionable insights that drive informed, confident decisions is required

+ Experience with reporting and data management techniques to access, integrate, analyze, and visualize data from multiple sources is required

+ Expected skills and experience:

+ Working experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting and visualization program required

+ Advanced knowledge of Excel, including Power Query, Power Pivot, etc. required

+ SQL experience required

+ Model performance metrics to create executive reports and dashboards

+ Oracle Analytics experience is a plus

+ Experience with financial and/or accounting tools and processes is preferred

+ In-depth knowledge of project controls methods, procedures, and tools preferred

+ Knowledge of construction and engineering productivity/earned value processes is a plus

+ Relevant knowledge of Southern Company Projects and Construction is a plus

_Skills & Abilities_

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

+ Self-motivated, results-oriented, and innovative

+ Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

+ Proactive in developing new skills

+ Adaptable to change

+ Strong customer focus

+ Exhibits Southern Company’s “Our Values” (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance).

+ Safety First - We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first.

+ Intentional Inclusion – We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities, and shareholders.

+ Act with Integrity – We act with honesty, respect, and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments.

+ Superior Performance - We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors, and the environment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

+ Minimal travel is required for this position.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Partial relocation assistance may be available.

_Please submit an updated resume with your application._

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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.

Job Identification: 12155

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services