This role will be responsible for supporting the Southern Company Energy Efficiency Design and Evaluation team by ensuring timely and accurate support of Demand Side Management (DSM) regulatory activities as it relates to program design, and certified program compliance with the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for Georgia Power (GPC), Alabama Power (APC) and Mississippi Power (MPC) as ordered by the respective Public Service Commission (PSC) or other regulatory bodies. In addition to these responsibilities, this role will assist in supporting and leading program evaluations of DSM programs, to ensure compliance with the respective PSC orders. Additionally, this position will support the day-to-day requirements needed to deliver program performance at a system level, including working with internal operating company’s reporting partners, program implementation teams and third-party vendors to ensure DSM program performance is being met. Finally, this role will assist in managing various data requests (including IRP data requests)- and support needs associated with various collaborative groups/processes, as well as leadership requests on an ongoing basis. It may also require serving as a lead for a team of analysts as needed and warranted by energy efficiency leadership. The role also has opportunities to perform cost benefit analysis of mass market DER use cases, research peer utility program offerings and industry developments and serve as a strong internal resource on mass market dispatchable DER/DR technology offerings, functionality, and costs.
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.

Together with our subsidiaries, we deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to our 9 million customers. Our focus is doing so with service excellence.
That means we are leaders who take action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. We create community value through energy, social, economic, and environmental progress.
We do this through electric operating companies in three states and natural gas distribution companies in four. Our family of companies draw on diverse energy sources to create the best mix for our service areas, including electricity, natural gas, solar power, carbon-free nuclear, and other sustainable sources.
We leverage our leading distributed energy infrastructure company and other innovative technology to better serve every customer. Our competitive, national generation company serves wholesale customers, and our family includes a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services.