Analyst, Solutions Development - Business Development & Strategy
Please Note; You will be required to be in the office @ 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA four (4) days per week (Currently Mon thru Thur) and/or as additionally required.
Relocation assistance may be offered if needed and if you qualify.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position will provide support for all aspects of the Business Development & Strategy team, which supports data center end user engagement, developing solutions to meet end user needs, and continually optimizes a prioritization framework, in collaboration with partner organizations, for managing new data center opportunities.
This role is responsible for collecting, transforming, and analyzing market and operational data to inform business strategy decisions, with a particular focus on the data center sector.
The analyst will work cross-functionally with internal teams and partner organizations including Business Development, Economic Development, Pricing & Rates, & Power Delivery to inform tools, dashboards, and visualizations that support sustainable growth strategies, queue management, and ecosystem development for data centers across Georgia Power’s territory.
Further, this position will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing market intelligence related to industry trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics within Georgia Power’s service territory and in other dominant data center markets to identify emerging opportunities and risks to inform strategic planning.
This position will also support the conceptualization and cross functional development of innovative solutions to meet data center needs as they emerge in the market, differentiating Georgia Power, attracting new end users, and filling materialization gaps as they occur.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy Support & Tool Development (30%)
- Partner with the Solutions Strategy Principal to translate market insights into business strategy frameworks.
- Assist in developing prioritization models and queue optimization tools that align grid capacity with customer growth signals.
- Collaborate with Business Development, Pricing & Rates, Power Delivery, and Strategic Growth teams to ensure data inputs and assumptions are accurate and aligned.
- Contribute to the refinement of Georgia Power’s solution portfolio by analyzing customer feedback and performance metrics.
Market Strategy & Analysis (40%)
- In collaboration with partner organizations, analyze data from internal systems, external sources, and partner organizations to support market intelligence efforts.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of trends, competitive dynamics, and customer demand signals in Georgia and peer data center markets.
- Support partner organizations with dashboards and reports that track end user activity, speculative development, queue health, and infrastructure readiness.
- Support the development of strategic narratives and visualizations for internal and external stakeholders, including Economic Development and Customer Solutions teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Execution (30%)
- Support strategic planning sessions and workshops to provide data-driven insights and support decision-making.
- Support documentation and communication of strategic initiatives, including presentations, reports, and executive briefings.
- Work closely with internal teams to gather requirements and build tools that support strategic planning and execution.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of financial expertise, strong analytical capabilities, business acumen, and regulatory knowledge to effectively inform the organization's strategies, ensuring business growth and regulatory compliance.
- 4-year degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and efforts within a large-scale, complex, and matrixed organization
- Experience with data visualization tools is preferred
- Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on data-driven decision-making as well as financial analysis, business planning, and execution skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights and visualizations
- Preferred experience in data analysis, business intelligence, business development, strategic planning, finance, and/or regulatory strategy, with a strong understanding of the energy industry or large-scale project development is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, be adaptable, to use good judgment and to make sound decisions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively across teams and with external stakeholders
- Proactive and adaptable, with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
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.
Job Identification: 14211
Job Category: Communications & External Affairs
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
