Business Analyst I - External Affairs & Economic Development

NextEra Energy; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a highly analytical Business Analyst I to support External Affairs and Economic Development. You will analyze business operations, develop strategic insights, and drive improvements across programs and processes in a large utility environment.

The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI development, and cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Located in Florida, it offers professional growth within a major energy company.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or GED required.
• Bachelor's or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business operations and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Develop strategic insights and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and executive reports.
• Translate complex data into actionable recommendations for leadership.

Education

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

High School Grad / GED

Job description

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Business Analyst I - External Affairs & Economic Development

Date: Oct 16, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 97715

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Business Analyst to support our External Affairs team. This role will be responsible for analyzing business operations, evaluating program effectiveness, developing strategic insights, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills with business acumen to translate complex data into actionable recommendations that strengthen stakeholder engagement, improve operational efficiency, and demonstrate organizational impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses and prepare reports that provide operational and technical support for business operations.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative research to support External Affairs and Community Relations initiatives.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, measure outcomes, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and executive reporting tools.
• Analyze data from multiple systems and platforms to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and strategic insights.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership decision-making.
• Leverage data and analytics to demonstrate program results, accomplishments, and enterprise-wide impact.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement strategies through data-driven insights and performance measurement.
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Automate manual processes and reporting functions to improve productivity and reduce administrative workload.
• Optimize systems, reporting capabilities, and business processes across the organization.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather business requirements and recommend solutions.
• Support the development of business unit strategic plans, goals, and performance measurement frameworks.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and business cases for leadership and executive audiences.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts analyses and prepares reports that provide operational and/or technical support to business operations
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative research to support medium to large special projects
• Assists with process design and modification for continuous business improvement
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 3+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami