Job Title: Data Analytics Analyst, Spec (Visualization Analytics Analyst)
Location: GPC Corporate HQ, Atlanta
Department Name: GPC4020 - PD Data Analytics & Innovation
This position is responsible for detailed data analysis, data requirements, and BI solution development including presentation layer delivery. This also includes increasing data quality, compliance, and governance. Additional responsibilities include consulting with partners on their business needs, translating business needs into analytics/reporting requirements, and interfacing with the partners to build custom business intelligence solutions. The analyst can analyze and troubleshoot issues that arise within BI and analytics toolsets and the enterprise infrastructure supporting these solutions.
Job Experience & Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Math, Business or another relevant academic discipline.
Four or more years of professional IT experience.
Three or more years of database administration or data management experience.
Experience working in a fast-paced, competitive information technology organization.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong technical knowledge for data analytic & reporting solutions. Including but not limited to the following:
SQL Server, Oracle, HDFS (Cloudera Hadoop), and other on-premise and cloud-based data and information management systems
Advanced Analytics Tools like Azure, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate), Tableau, Excel, etc.
Have demonstrate the ability to deep dive into data to find problems or trends.
Manage, organize, and clean data effectively and efficiently while reducing manual reporting and data redundancy.
Highly versed in analytic methodologies and modeling.
Understand the difference between data and information with the ability to articulate it through verbal and no verbal means.
Use data visualization skills and tools to analyze, package, and communicate reports to the business partners.
The ability to demonstrate the integration of heterogeneous data (information silos) under a single query interface.
A comprehensive knowledge of software, application, data and systems engineering.
Strong data modeling skills and understanding of data warehouse design techniques
Ability to conduct research into emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products as required.
Partner with business and technology subject matter experts to elicit and translate business requirements into technological solutions.
The ability to -think big- and challenge conventional wisdom regarding technology, data, information & analytics.
The ability to build a comprehensive understanding of and strategically connect the needs of multiple Southern Power business areas.
Excellent written and oral English communication skills with the ability to tailor communication as appropriate for the audience.
Capable of building productive relationships with teammates and business partners focused on teamwork and cooperation.
Excellent organization and time management skills, and capable of managing time and priorities so as to effectively respond to emerging needs and meet upcoming deadlines and commitments.
Able to work in a professional environment with limited direct supervision.
Strong leadership and negotiation skills with business and technical groups. A demonstrated ability to build consensus among many stakeholders.
Strong understanding of application development practices and enterprise design.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, often solving problems and providing solutions for business partners, but more frequently equipping them or others with the knowledge and necessary tools for self-sufficiency.
Capable of identifying and implementing technical and business orientated process improvements.
Familiar with modern software development, source control and change management methodologies.
Strong customer service skills with the capability to manage expectations, fulfill commitments and meet project deadlines.
Behavioral Attributes
Opportunistic Drive - Committed to delivering technology solutions that help Southern Power achieve their business imperatives and driven to identify opportunities to do so within the solutions, information and data we're stewards of.
Positive Can-Do Attitude - Must be willing to take full responsibility for duties and work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and shifting priorities.
Self-Starter - Able to work in a professional environment with limited direct supervision.
Results-Oriented - Acts with speed and decisiveness; takes initiative does what it takes to meet commitments.
Safety Focused - Accepts responsibility for the safety of yourself and co-workers.
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement - Stays abreast of new technologies and techniques in the market; Looks for opportunities improve through strategy and innovation.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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 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: 7964
Job Category: Data Analytics
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
