Job Description
FORECASTING ANALYST
As a Forecasting Analyst at Southern Company Services, you’ll have the opportunity to shape critical decisions for a leading electric utility by developing and communicating energy and peak demand forecasts, collaborating with a broad network of internal stakeholders, and rapidly building expertise in electricity sales, revenue, and demand modeling. This opportunity will allow the successful candidate to become a trusted advisor whose insights drive operational excellence, strategic planning, and the reliable delivery of energy to millions, all while advancing your career in a dynamic, high-impact environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and communicate the energy, peak demand, and revenue forecasts for Southern Company’s electric utility operating companies.
- Regularly improve and enhance company understanding of energy usage trends and their impact on energy demands and company strategies.
- Prepare and present results of the forecast and related projects to the operating company representatives.
- Provide technical expertise in forecasting and modeling across the company
- Provide technical support in regulatory proceedings like Integrated Resource Plans (IRP) and rate case filings and PSC.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients.
- Perform special projects and assignments.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree required – B.A./B.S. strongly preferred in Economics or Statistics. Master’s degree or graduate degree in a complementary field like Finance or Engineering is preferred.
- 6 months experience in forecasting or quantitative analysis is required.
- Must have strong quantitative, modeling, analytical, technical, organizational, project management, presentation, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office products, Eviews, SAS, or other programming applications used in forecasting and data analytics.
- Candidate is expected to have time management skills to balance multiple priorities while producing high quality work under tight deadlines.
- Must model the behaviors and values of "Our Values"– Safety First; Intentional Inclusion; Act with Integrity; Superior Performance.
FORECASTING ANALYST
As a Forecasting Analyst at Southern Company Services, you’ll have the opportunity to shape critical decisions for a leading electric utility by developing and communicating energy and peak demand forecasts, collaborating with a broad network of internal stakeholders, and rapidly building expertise in electricity sales, revenue, and demand modeling. This opportunity will allow the successful candidate to become a trusted advisor whose insights drive operational excellence, strategic planning, and the reliable delivery of energy to millions, all while advancing your career in a dynamic, high-impact environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and communicate the energy, peak demand, and revenue forecasts for Southern Company’s electric utility operating companies.
- Regularly improve and enhance company understanding of energy usage trends and their impact on energy demands and company strategies.
- Prepare and present results of the forecast and related projects to the operating company representatives.
- Provide technical expertise in forecasting and modeling across the company
- Provide technical support in regulatory proceedings like Integrated Resource Plans (IRP) and rate case filings and PSC.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients.
- Perform special projects and assignments.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree required – B.A./B.S. strongly preferred in Economics or Statistics. Master’s degree or graduate degree in a complementary field like Finance or Engineering is preferred.
- 6 months experience in forecasting or quantitative analysis is required.
- Must have strong quantitative, modeling, analytical, technical, organizational, project management, presentation, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office products, Eviews, SAS, or other programming applications used in forecasting and data analytics.
- Candidate is expected to have time management skills to balance multiple priorities while producing high quality work under tight deadlines.
- Must model the behaviors and values of "Our Values"– Safety First; Intentional Inclusion; Act with Integrity; Superior Performance.
About Southern Company
Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Based in Atlanta, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications.
The men and women who work at Southern Company understand that we don’t simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than 100 years ago, our company played a major role in the growth and prosperity of the South – and we continue to play a role today through our support of economic development and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve should be better off because we’re there.
Our principal business is to make, move and sell energy. Those are the “whats” of our business. But it’s the “hows” that make us different. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high level of trust among our customers, shareholders and regulators.
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