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Data Analytics Analyst

Southern Company
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
Job Summary

The Data and Analytics team within SCM plays a critical role in delivering analytics and reporting solutions across SCM Enterprise Services, Nuclear, Generation & Gas, Power Delivery and Shared Services towers. This analyst position is responsible for developing analytics and reporting solutions that enable stakeholders to make data-informed decisions, leading to improved business outcomes, increased efficiencies, and higher customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or other relevant analytical fields
  • Advanced degree is a plus

Experience

  • 3 years of experience in data analytics and/or data management or other analytical fields
  • Coding/programming and analytical proficiency in SQL, R and/or Python
  • Advanced data visualization proficiency in Power BI or other visualization tools
  • Advanced knowledge in MS Excel, and applications within MS Office Suite
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills, with demonstrated work experience in data mining, query writing, and visualization
  • Experience working cross-functionally in a highly matrixed organization
  • Experience with executive-level presentations that effectively communicate complex concepts
  • Experience working with Maximo, Oracle and GEP systems are a plus
  • Experience working with Alteryx or similar workflow management tools is a plus
  • Experience working with Databricks is a plus
  • Supply Chain Management or procurement knowledge/experience a plus

Knowledge and Skills

  • High level of ownership and self-motivation to deliver high-quality end products, while proactively looking for opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Intermediate-level skills in data analysis and reporting, internal enterprise analysis, marketplace analysis, and benchmarking
  • Proficiency in data extraction and data mining from internal and external systems
  • Ability to interpret data and turn it into actionable insights and communicate the business impact
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability and determination to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic understanding in competitive bidding, commercial agreements, inventory management, supplier relationship management, and facilitation

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, enhance, and deploy complex, large-scale analytical models and/or reporting solutions to enable informed, data-driven decisions across SCM
  • Identify data quality improvement opportunities, ensure data accuracy, consistency, and standards in alignment with Data Strategy
  • Extract, transform and/or load (ETL) data from multiple sources for analytical and reporting end products
  • Translate analytical and report findings into clear, actionable recommendations
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports
  • Serve as analytics and/or reporting point of contact for SCM stakeholders, delivering timely end products aligned with business objectives
  • Act as change agent using data-driven recommendations to promote and implement best practices and continuous improvement
  • Promote and be a champion of Our Values and SCM initiatives for work team

Travel Requirements

  • This position can require some travel – approximately 25% per year

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance
  • Safety focus and a strong personal safety record

About Southern Company

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.

Job Identification: 18260

Job Category: Data Analytics

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services

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