Principal Business Analyst - Power Generation Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship

NextEra Energy, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a Principal Business Analyst for Power Generation Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) to lead and optimize the PWA program across the fleet, including solar, storage, wind, and RNG. The role ensures compliance with Davis-Bacon Act, IRA requirements, and apprenticeship utilization, coordinating with internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors.

The candidate will drive budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and internal controls, guiding project teams on labor

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred.
• Experience in renewable energy, utilities, or related sectors is a plus.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost accounting activities including variance analysis and standard cost development.
• Provide financial leadership to Operations leadership in decision-making and strategy.
• Support new lines of business and find ways to reduce overhead cost per job.
• Produce reports and analyses for operations activity including budgeting, forecasting, and inventory planning.
• Explain financial results to non-financial audiences and communicate operational performance via P&L.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Influence within matrixed orgs

Financial analysis

Education

Master’s Degree

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Principal Business Analyst - Power Generation Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 98637

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

The Lead Business Analyst – Power Generation Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) within Renewable Central Maintenance plays a critical role in managing and optimizing the PWA Program for PGD. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) requirements as a long-term compliance obligation for renewable energy projects seeking enhanced federal tax credits. Compliance requires paying qualified wages, meeting apprenticeship utilization thresholds, and maintaining comprehensive documentation throughout project execution. This position oversees PWA work for our Power Gneration Fleet, including solar, storage, wind, and Renewable Natural Gas.

Job Overview

Employees in this role lead and provide technical and analytical direction for business unit initiatives and project participants. Individuals plan, coordinate, analyze, and support complex or long-term initiatives to ensure completion of PWA requirements and alignment with budgetary and scheduling guidelines. Employees are proficient in all aspects of PWA and knowledgeable in the interpretation and administration of company policies and procedures pertaining to PWA and renewable energy projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with federal, state, and local Prevailing Wage requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) labor provisions, where applicable.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to ensure prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are communicated, documented, and properly implemented.
• Reviews and monitors certified payroll records, labor classifications, wage determinations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Assists with audits, reporting, and record retention associated with prevailing wage and apprenticeship programs.
• Provides guidance to project teams regarding labor compliance requirements and applicable contract provisions.
• Escalates potential compliance issues, risks, or discrepancies and works with stakeholders to develop corrective actions.
• Maintains awareness of changes in prevailing wage regulations, labor compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Supports project planning and execution by ensuring labor compliance requirements are incorporated into project schedules, contracts, and procurement activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Background in renewable energy, utilities, commercial and industrial, or similar sectors
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to influence within matrixed organizations
• Experience with maintenance cost structures and contracts
• Experience with labor and regulatory compliance programs

Job Overview

This job is a principal-level analyst who leads decisions and recommendations significantly impacting financial and commercial aspects of the business unit. Employees in this role participate and support the critical financial issues to overall business unit commercial objectives, which include but are not limited to budgeting, forecasting, analysis, benchmarking, reporting, and internal controls. Individuals in this role must have an understanding of the financial and reliability impacts of budget and forecast changes. This position also establishes financial and controls policies and programs designed to meet the commercial objectives of the business unit that drives continuous fleet improvement.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs all cost accounting activities including variance analysis, standard cost development, activity-based costing, and inventory control
• Provides financial leadership by supporting Operations leadership in decision-making and strategy development
• Supports new lines of business and finds ways to reduce overhead cost per job
• Provides reporting and analysis for all operations activity including productivity, capital and overhead spending, forecasting, budgeting, absorption, sales, and inventory and operations planning
• Prepares and distributes financial reports and indicators and explains financial results to non-financial audiences
• Communicates and explains operational performance through P and L
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues from all departments
• Leads and executes process improvement projects using Six Sigma principles
• Manages internal controls processes and identifies and mitigates control weaknesses
• Extracts, organizes, analyzes, and reports data in a manner that is useful and relevant for making business decisions
• Develops broad technical and communication skills through self-study and internal and external training opportunities
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

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: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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 and 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