Job Description

Who you are

Do you enjoy seeking out new information to help make data-driven decisions? How about leveraging research and analysis to make recommendations, solve problems, and identify growth opportunities? Are you naturally curious, a critical thinker, and eager to tackle challenging questions?

From energy efficiency and electric transportation to customer satisfaction, market research and opportunity identification, Southern Company Business & Marketing Intelligence analysts use their research, analysis, and communication skills to support broad company initiatives for the Southern Company system including Alabama Power, Georgia Power, and Mississippi Power. We are looking for analysts who are:

Curious, creative, and have a passion for client service

Quick learners and able to identify new data sources, tools, and approaches

Comfortable self-teaching and becoming a fast expert on new topics

Able to take initiative for a project and have the tenacity to go beyond surface level research to connect the details to the larger strategy

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and can balance multiple projects to meet tight deadlines

Experienced synthesizing large amounts of data into clear and concise presentations, white papers, and summaries to share with diverse audiences (internal and external customers, peers, and management)

Strong communicators that can distill technical or complex content and make it relevant to clients

Self-starters, flexible, and able to manage changing priorities and deadlines with minimal direction

This position may be based out of Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA . Remote opportunities are not available at this time.

What you’ll do (job responsibilities)

Learn company strategies, supply chains, market trends and drivers, and financial and economic concepts

Consult with internal and external business partners to define the scope of research requests

Apply project and time management skills to balance multiple, changing priorities

Utilize tools, research, and internal resources to identify and analyze data to turn information into knowledge and make recommendations

Utilize strong communication skills to develop presentations that clearly communicate complex, technical data in an engaging and approachable manner

Work independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team

Foster strong relationships with clients and peers

What you’ll bring (qualifications)

Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in library science, research, or related field highly preferred

Demonstrated experience with research and analysis

Experience with corporate and business research is a plus

Experience with sector, industry, market, and economic research is a plus

Proficiency in all MS Office products and similar products; especially, applications to analyze data, produce written and visuals products, and effectively communicate and collaborate with team members

Who we are

Our Values

For more than a century, Southern Company has been building the future of energy. We deliver the energy resources and solutions our customers and communities need to drive growth and prosperity. How we do our work is just as important as what we do. Our uncompromising values are key to our sustained success. They guide our behavior and ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of all we do. At Southern Company, Our Values will guide us to make every decision, every day, in the right way.

Safety First

We believe the safety of our employees and customers is paramount. We will perform and maintain every job, every day, safely.

Unquestionable Trust

Honesty, respect, fairness, and integrity drive our behavior. We keep our promises, and ethical behavior is our standard.

Superior Performance

We are dedicated to superior performance throughout our business. We will continue our strong focus on innovative solutions, improving how we run our business and our commitment to environmental stewardship.

Total Commitment

We are committed to the success of our employees, our customers, our shareholders, and our communities. We fully embrace, respect and value our differences and diversity.