Administrative Analyst 1
Location: Forest Park, GA
Contract- 2 Years
Client- Southern Company
Job Summary
The Administrative Analyst role is a hybrid position, with responsibilities split approximately 50% administrative support and 50% transmission analysis support. This individual will provide high-level administrative assistance while also contributing analytical expertise to support substation project cost monitoring, vendor oversight, and compliance reporting.
Administrative Responsibilities (50%)
- Provide professional, responsive administrative support to project managers and staff.
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with Compliance, HR, and other internal stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to Southern Company administrative, accounting, and compliance procedures.
- Manage office functions including maintaining supplies, coordinating meetings/events, arranging travel, and supporting office relocations.
- Create and track project correspondence, reports, and records.
- Perform ad hoc administrative assignments as directed.
Transmission Analyst Responsibilities (50%)
- Gather and analyze contractor cost data, spending patterns, and vendor invoices.
- Audit invoices for accuracy, compliance with contract terms, and adherence to project scopes.
- Develop metrics and management reports to support informed decision-making.
- Participate in the CAMP Steering Committee, providing system recommendations and training new users.
- Support substation engineering leadership by monitoring contractor spend, project budgets, and authorization limits.
- Respond to data requests, support process improvements, and implement best practices.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including PMO, Finance, IT, and contractor firms.
- Assist with storm restoration duties as needed.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field OR Associate’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics + 2 years relevant experience OR Associate’s degree in another field + 4 years relevant experience
Experience
- Previous accounting, finance, or business administration experience preferred.
- Experience with Enterprise Solutions systems (MAXIMO, Oracle Financials, PowerPlant, SAP) is desirable.
- Familiarity with CAMP, Oracle, iExpense, MOBI preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel pivot tables, Word, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Access and Power BI is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in compiling, consolidating, and presenting information from multiple sources.
- Effective oral and written communication with stakeholders at all levels, including upper management.
- Sound business judgment with proactive communication regarding contracts and invoicing.
- Team player with initiative, ownership, and strategic thinking skills.
- Demonstrates Southern Company’s core values: Safety First, Superior Performance, Total Commitment, and Unquestionable Trust.