Data Analytics Analyst, Business Support

Southern Company • Forest Park, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Data Analytics Analyst provides analytical and technical support to Power Delivery Construction leadership by transforming operational and financial data into actionable business insights. This role develops reporting, automation, and data-driven solutions that improve decision-making, increase efficiency, and support construction operations. Responsibilities include analyzing complex data, developing dashboards and reporting tools, automating recurring processes, and identifying opportunities for operational improvement. The position partners closely with Construction Operations, Business Support, Supply Chain, Digital, and Technology teams to enhance business processes, reporting capabilities, and data quality. Field engagement may be required to develop an understanding of operational workflows and ensure solutions align with business needs. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between business operations and analytics by translating business requirements into practical, data-driven solutions and communicating insights to stakeholders across the organization. The position will be filled at an exempt level, with the actual level dependent upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the selected candidate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred
• Experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, data management, or a related analytical field preferred
• Experience working with enterprise business systems and operational data sources (e.g., Maximo, Oracle, CAMP, financial systems, or similar platforms)
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, solve problems, and support business decision-making
• Proficiency with SQL and experience extracting, querying, and analyzing data from multiple sources
• Experience using reporting, visualization, and automation tools such as Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, or similar technologies
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and automated solutions that improve business processes and operational efficiency
• Understanding of data quality, governance, integration, and reporting best practices
• Understanding of project financials, cost tracking, budgeting, and management reporting preferred
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working within Agile or project-based delivery environments preferred
• Strong communication, presentation, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Power BI, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights and recommendations
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and organizational levels
• Ability to explain technical concepts to business stakeholders in a clear and practical manner
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, sound business judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and proactive approach to solving business challenges
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned work location or be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of project financials, cost tracking, budgeting, and management reporting preferred
• Experience working within Agile or project-based delivery environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that support operational and financial decision-making
• Extract, analyze, and interpret data from multiple systems to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Design and implement automated reporting and business process solutions that improve efficiency and data accuracy
• Partner with Construction Operations, Supply Chain, Business Support, Digital, and Technology teams to address business challenges through analytics
• Develop and maintain queries, scripts, and data solutions that enhance visibility into project costs, productivity, and resource utilization
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and governance across reporting and analytical processes
• Communicate analytical findings and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Support emerging analytics, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Complete special projects, ad hoc analyses as needed
• Assist with storm restoration duties as needed

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level