Regulatory Strategy and Analytics Analyst

Southern Company; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension plan

Performance sharing

401(k) match

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alabama Power Company in Birmingham is seeking a Regulatory Strategy and Analytics Analyst to develop and execute regulatory strategies. You will apply data analytics, visualization tools, and AI to identify trends, automate research, and deliver actionable insights to diverse stakeholders.

You will collaborate with regulatory affairs, finance, planning, and operations to translate business questions into dashboards, reports, and decision-support analyses.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analytics modeling and interpretation is required.
• Experience performing quantitative and qualitative analysis, benchmarking, peer utility research, trend analysis, and performance metric evaluation is required.
• Experience working in or supporting utility regulatory frameworks, operations, financials, planning, and/or policy is preferred.
• Ability to translate business questions into analytical plans, dashboards, and decision-support insights.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, analytical models, or business recommendations is preferred.
• Experience utilizing AI technologies (generative AI, NLP, predictive analytics) to conduct research, summarize information, automate workflows, and support decisions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop data analytics tools to monitor regulatory issues, policies, and trends; research impacts; help shape regulatory strategies.
• Support compliance with new regulatory requirements and coordinate implementation activities.
• Assist with rate filings, clauses, adjustments, RSE and CNP activities, and related Commission engagement.
• Support development of annual metrics and facilitate reviews with the APSC and Attorney General’s Office.
• Conduct peer utility and jurisdictional research; communicate policy insights to management and regulatory staff.
• Build and manage relationships with internal partners and external regulatory stakeholders.

Skills

Data analytics

Quantitative analysis

Regulatory frameworks

Dashboards & reporting

AI technologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Engineering preferred

MBA desirable

Job description

Regulatory Strategy and Analytics Analyst

Alabama Power Company - Regulatory Policy & Planning

This position will be located at APC Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL

POSITION SUMMARY

The position supports the development, analysis, and execution of regulatory strategies that support Alabama Power Company’s Regulatory Affairs performing strategic research, regulatory analytics, performance metrics. The position will apply data analysis techniques, visualization tools, generative AI, and analytical technologies to identify trends, automate research activities, improve workflow efficiency, and develop insights that support regulatory strategy. The position works closely with regulatory affairs, finance, operations, planning, marketing and customer service, economic development, power delivery and other business organizations to transform complex information into accurate, actionable, and defensible business insights.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, engineering preferred
• MBA desirable

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills:

• Data analytics modeling and interpretation experience is required
• Experience performing quantitative and qualitative analysis, benchmarking, peer utility research, trend analysis, and performance metric evaluation is required
• Experience working in (or in support of) utility regulatory frameworks, operations, financials, planning, and/or policy strongly preferred
• Ability to translate business questions into analytical plans, dashboards, and clear decision-support insights
• Experience developing reports, presentations, dashboards, analytical models, or business recommendations is preferred
• Experience utilizing advanced AI technologies, including generative AI, natural language processing, intelligent assistants, or predictive analytics tools to conduct research, summarize information, automate workflows, analyze data, and support decision-making is preferred
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships within multiple departments to ensure appropriate levels of communication and cooperation and achievement of goals and objectives
• Demonstrates accuracy, accountability, confidentiality, sound judgment, and attention to detail under tight deadlines
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously and produce timely results in response to changing business needs
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with Alabama Power's regulatory framework, rate mechanisms including Rates RSE, CNP, state regulatory requirements, Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) processes, and stakeholder expectations preferred

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regulatory Strategy and Policy: Develop data analytics tools utilizing utility data to monitor emerging utility issues, policies, and trends; research their potential impacts; and help develop responsive regulatory strategies
• Regulatory Compliance and Implementation: Support compliance with new regulatory requirements and coordinate implementation activities across affected business areas
• Rate and Commission Proceedings: Support rate filings, clauses, adjustments, RSE and CNP activities, and related Commission engagement
• Performance Metrics and Annual Reviews: Support development of annual metrics and facilitate annual reviews and meetings with the APSC and Attorney General’s Office
• Research and Communication: Conduct peer utility and jurisdictional research and communicate relevant policy and regulatory insights to management and APSC staff
• Stakeholder Coordination: Build and manage effective relationships with internal business partners and external regulatory stakeholders.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits package which includes:
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined benefit/cash balance pension plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).

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: 21298

Job Category: Government & Regulatory Affairs

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Alabama Power