PMO Business Analyst- Any SNC Site

AbilityLinks; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Nuclear is seeking a PMO BI & Project Performance Analyst to develop dashboards, scorecards, and analytics that reveal project and portfolio performance. You will partner with PMO, finance, engineering, IT, and site leadership to translate data into actionable insights for executive decision‑making.

The role calls for 5+ years in BI/data analytics, strong Power BI and Excel skills, data governance, and the ability to communicate complex results clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• At least five years of BI, data analytics, or performance reporting experience.
• Experience developing Power BI dashboards and executive scorecards is required.
• Experience with data consolidation from multiple sources is preferred.
• Strong Excel and data visualization skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and KPI reports.
• Analyze cost, schedule, forecast, risk, and portfolio performance data.
• Provide actionable insights for executive decision-making and portfolio health.
• Validate data, document logic, and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with PMO, finance, engineering, IT, and site leadership.

Skills

Power BI dashboards

Data analytics

Excel advanced

Stakeholder management

Reporting and visualization

Data governance

Communication of insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, IS, CS, Engineering, Finance, or related

Advanced degree or certification preferred (Power BI Data Analyst, CPA, PMP, PMI-PBA)

Tools

SharePoint

Primavera P6

SAP

Microsoft Project

SQL

Job description

Job Description

PMO Business Intelligence & Project Performance Analyst

This position may be based in Birmingham, Alabama, or at an SNC nuclear plant—Farley, Hatch, or Vogtle.

Job Summary

Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) operates one of the nation's most respected nuclear generating fleets. The Project Management Office (PMO) provides fleet-level governance, project oversight, performance management, and reporting to support informed decision-making across the enterprise. The PMO Business Intelligence & Project Performance Analyst develops reporting solutions, dashboards, scorecards, and analytics that provide visibility into project and portfolio performance. Partnering with project management, project controls, finance, engineering, information technology, and site leadership, this role improves data reliability, reporting efficiency, and decision quality by defining meaningful performance measures, identifying trends and risks, and translating complex cost, schedule, financial, resource, and strategic investment data into actionable insights.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
• Advanced degree or relevant certification, such as Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst, Certified Analytics Professional, PMP, or PMI-PBA, is preferred.

Experience

• At least five years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, financial analysis, performance reporting, or a related discipline is required.
• Experience in project controls or project management, particularly within large-scale project organizations, project portfolios, capital programs, or complex multidisciplinary project environments, is a plus.
• Experience developing Power BI dashboards, executive scorecards, data visualizations, KPIs, and automated reporting solutions is required.
• Experience analyzing project cost, schedule, forecast, earned value, risk, resource utilization, and portfolio performance data is preferred.
• Experience consolidating and validating data from multiple projects, sites, business units, or enterprise systems is preferred.
• Experience with Power BI and Microsoft Excel is required. Experience with SharePoint, Primavera P6, SAP, Microsoft Project, SQL, or comparable project reporting and data platforms is a plus.
• Experience supporting a PMO, Finance, or enterprise reporting organization is a plus.
• Experience in a utility environment, including nuclear, electric generation, transmission, distribution, or related infrastructure, is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced proficiency with Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, Power Query, report development, and dashboard design.
• Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of data integration, validation, governance, and reporting controls.
• Familiarity with project management and project controls concepts, including project lifecycle management, stage-gate processes, governance, portfolio management, budgeting, forecasting, integrated scheduling, change control, risk management, earned value, and performance measurement.
• Ability to translate business requirements into clear report specifications, metric definitions, data models, dashboards, and acceptance criteria.
• Ability to interpret performance data, identify trends and root causes, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Ability to communicate complex analytical findings through clear visualizations, executive narratives, presentations, and performance reviews.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to travel among SNC sites and maintain unescorted access to SNC facilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards, executive scorecards, KPIs, and project performance reports.
• Analyze project and portfolio performance across cost, schedule, forecast, risk, resource utilization, earned value, and financial results.
• Develop analytical insights and forecasting information that support executive decision-making, portfolio health assessments, and project prioritization.
• Validate and reconcile data; document metric logic, data lineage, and business rules; and ensure reporting accuracy and traceability.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to gather and define reporting requirements, data ownership, validation controls, and acceptance criteria.
• Automate reporting processes to reduce manual effort and improve consistency, reliability, and efficiency.
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, analytical summaries, and recommendations for leadership.
• Support PMO governance metrics and reporting for project reviews, portfolio reviews, monthly reporting cycles, organizational performance management, data governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and training to report users and promote consistent interpretation of project performance metrics.
• Manage reporting solutions through requirements gathering and definition, design, testing, deployment, documentation, user adoption, and ongoing maintenance.
• Evaluate emerging analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence capabilities that improve reporting efficiency, data reliability, and project performance visibility.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrates Our Values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.
• Acts with integrity, professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to data quality.
• Builds effective relationships, communicates clearly, and collaborates across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and a results-oriented mindset.

PLEASE NOTE

This position may require successful completion of applicable SNC training and qualification requirements as a condition of continued employment.

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com

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: 22391

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear