Business Analyst Resource Management

Southern Company • Glen Ellyn, IL

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About The Position

Provide day-to-day leadership support, strategy implementation, and business unit/project support for the Resource Management team to ensure positive operational and organizational goals are achieved. This includes strengthening internal business processes, delivering timely data and insights, supporting growth initiatives and process improvements, and providing tailored support across business lines.
Functional Expertise
Strategic Reporting and Analysis
Advisor to the Management Team
Business Unit Compliance and Oversight
Executive Management Presentations
Organizational Support
Customer Service
Strategy Plan Implementation and Administration
Risk Mitigation Leadership
Performance improvement analytics, supply/demand projections, workforce planning, design Power BI dashboards, and goal monitoring
Business Acumen
Provide strategic reporting, analysis, and oversight for regulated Resource Management business lines
Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards
Create presentations for projects and leadership requests
Facilitate monthly project meetings
Lead or support special projects and cross-functional committees
Build strong relationships with Project Managers, Business Operations, and other key stakeholders
Engagement
Foster a diverse and engaging work environment
Demonstrate expertise, integrity, and sound decision-making
Support meaningful goals and address performance issues proactively
Build cross-functional partnerships
Promote collaboration and continuous skill development
Champion change in a dynamic business environment

Requirements

• 3–5 years in utilities or related industries
• 2–4 years in data analysis and process improvement
• 4+ years in project cost tracking
• Experience with business processes and systems (e.g., CC&B)
• Proficiency in Power BI and SQL
• Power BI
• SQL
• Excel (Advanced)
• PowerPoint (Advanced)
• SharePoint
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Time management and sound judgment
• Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS degree in business, finance, economics, or similar field
• 4–6 years analyzing operational data, modeling, or forecasting
• Experience in the natural gas industry
• Advanced knowledge of business systems and exception processing
• Cross-departmental experience
• Familiarity with Southern Company Gas KPIs and metrics
• Business Intelligence tools
• Data Modeling
• Journey Mapping
• Infographics
• Resource database and web-based research skills

Responsibilities

• Strategic Reporting and Analysis
• Advisor to the Management Team
• Business Unit Compliance and Oversight
• Executive Management Presentations
• Organizational Support
• Customer Service
• Strategy Plan Implementation and Administration
• Risk Mitigation Leadership
• Performance improvement analytics, supply/demand projections, workforce planning, design Power BI dashboards, and goal monitoring
• Provide strategic reporting, analysis, and oversight for regulated Resource Management business lines
• Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards
• Create presentations for projects and leadership requests
• Facilitate monthly project meetings
• Lead or support special projects and cross-functional committees
• Build strong relationships with Project Managers, Business Operations, and other key stakeholders
• Foster a diverse and engaging work environment
• Demonstrate expertise, integrity, and sound decision-making
• Support meaningful goals and address performance issues proactively
• Build cross-functional partnerships
• Promote collaboration and continuous skill development
• Champion change in a dynamic business environment
• Serve as SME for Sentniel, Click, Maximo, CC&B, and Asset Repository
• Provide guidance, troubleshooting, and training
• Ensure data integrity and system optimization
• Support scheduling for any business unit
• Maintain flexibility and responsiveness
• Collaborate across departments for accurate scheduling
• Serve as backup to Superintendent when unavailable
• Make decisions and maintain continuity
• Communicate effectively with leadership and stakeholders

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees