Job Description

The Renewable Program Development Analyst provides analysis and support for the development of renewable and other carbon-free programs to meet customer and regulatory needs. This includes management of multiple program design processes, support of the overall IRP, Rate Case, and Legislative activities, as well as support and coordination on internal and external reporting requirements and coordination of internal and external data and analysis requests.

The Renewable Program Development Analyst is accountable to the Renewable Program Development Manager to provide analysis in support of the development and successful implementation of Georgia Power’s renewable and carbon-free program strategy The Analyst supports the entire Renewable Program Development team and plays a critical role in the development of Georgia Power’s Regulatory strategy for Renewables, including the renewable portion of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). IRP support will include leading the coordination of data requests and overseeing the development of witness prep materials such as issue and briefing cards. This role works closely with internal and external partners, including Power Delivery, Customer Solutions, Special Service Accounts, SCS, and others to develop and implement industry leading, customer-focused tariffs and programs. The role is also responsible for translating business requests from management and other stakeholders into reporting deliverables for the organization such as: management summaries, detailed reports, and program impact projections of renewable and carbon-free programs.

The Renewable Development team has a hybrid work schedule and works in the office (241 Ralph McGill) weekly Monday through Thursday.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Take the lead in producing and compiling the financial and system operation analysis required to support Georgia Power’s robust Renewable Program design efforts.
2. Provide support to the Renewable Program design processes across functions to produce viable and defendable customer-focused solutions.
3. Play significant role in development and support of IRP and Rate Cases, annual IRP updates, and PSC reporting
4. Create content and respond to requests for information and renewable data from internal and external organizations and for media requests and messaging plans
5. Support accurate and timely production of renewable energy program design and implementation efforts to the PSC and GPC Management
6. Support and partner with Customer Solutions, System Planning, Power Delivery, Regulatory, SCS PARS, and other implementation teams on program design and regulatory filings and support
7. Maintain strategic knowledge of industry market and program trends, impacts, resources, other utility implementations, and best practices

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or Economics highly preferred
• Prior experience in two or more of the following areas: renewable development, pricing and rates, economic analysis, generation, customer service, power delivery, corporate sales/marketing, energy efficiency, generation planning.
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple organizations to achieve effective outcomes.
• Strong knowledge in the areas of regulated program design and administration renewable programs/tariffs, customer service/billing, compliance/contract management, and regulatory affairs preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Georgia Power’s renewable programs.
• Ability to quickly comprehend technical information and data, identify key issues, and refine vague reporting requests into reporting solutions.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal, written, and visual/graphical); ability to effectively develop and summarize reports for internal and external communication.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and prioritize work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Work ethic and drive to deliver high quality results in a timely and organized manner.
• Desire for process design and improvement.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, and other relevant software systems.
• Ability to work through multiple internal audiences to communicate with customers and other stakeholders at all levels of leadership.
• Must have good problem solving/analytical skills and be able to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Proficiency in documentation and information retrieval to facilitate report generation and accessing historical reports

Behavioral Attributes:

• Models all aspects of Our Values.
• Thrives in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Highly motivated; demonstrates an excellent ability to develop and work well with teams.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively, adapt in a changing environment, and accurately complete multiple tasks.
• Shows consistent initiative, follow-through, sense of urgency, innovative thinking, customer focus, and enthusiasm.

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 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.