Principal Business Analyst - Power Generation Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship

NextEra Energy • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

20h

About The Position

The Lead Business Analyst – Power Generation Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) within Renewable Central Maintenance manages and optimizes the PWA Program for Power Generation. The role oversees PWA work across the Power Generation fleet, including solar, storage, wind, and Renewable Natural Gas. PWA requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act and other applicable laws include paying qualified wages, meeting apprenticeship utilization thresholds, and maintaining comprehensive documentation throughout project execution.

This principal-level analyst leads and provides technical and analytical direction for business-unit initiatives and project participants. The position plans, coordinates, analyzes, and supports complex or long-term initiatives to ensure PWA requirements are completed and aligned with budget and schedule guidelines. It requires proficiency in PWA and knowledge of company policies and procedures for PWA and renewable energy projects. The role also provides financial leadership and analysis for business-unit commercial objectives, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, internal controls, cost accounting, and continuous fleet improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 years of experience.
• Proficiency in PWA and knowledge of company policies and procedures pertaining to PWA and renewable energy projects.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Background in renewable energy, utilities, commercial and industrial, or similar sectors.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to influence within matrixed organizations.
• Experience with maintenance cost structures and contracts.
• Experience with labor and regulatory compliance programs.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements, including applicable Davis-Bacon Act and Inflation Reduction Act labor provisions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to communicate, document, and implement prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.
• Review and monitor certified payroll records, labor classifications, wage determinations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and record retention for prevailing wage and apprenticeship programs.
• Guide project teams on labor compliance requirements and applicable contract provisions.
• Escalate potential compliance issues, risks, or discrepancies and work with stakeholders to develop corrective actions.
• Track changes in prevailing wage regulations, labor compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Incorporate labor compliance requirements into project schedules, contracts, and procurement activities.
• Perform cost accounting activities, including variance analysis, standard cost development, activity-based costing, and inventory control.
• Provide financial leadership to Operations leadership in decision-making and strategy development.
• Support new lines of business and identify ways to reduce overhead cost per job.
• Report and analyze operations activity, including productivity, capital and overhead spending, forecasting, budgeting, absorption, sales, inventory, and operations planning.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports and indicators, and explain financial results to non-financial audiences.
• Communicate and explain operational performance through P&L reporting.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments.
• Lead and execute process improvement projects using Six Sigma principles.
• Manage internal control processes and identify and mitigate control weaknesses.
• Extract, organize, analyze, and report data to support business decisions.
• Develop technical and communication skills through self-study and internal and external training.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company offers a range of benefits to employees and eligible family members; specific benefits are not listed.
• Relocation assistance, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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