Sr Process Automation & Continuous Improvement Analyst

Florida Power & Light; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Power & Light Company is seeking a Senior Process Automation & Continuous Improvement Analyst to simplify and automate routine business processes. You’ll develop practical solutions using Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, and Python, driving efficiency across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have Lean Six Sigma experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering value through automation, AI, and business transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience with process improvement, automation, data analysis, or systems optimization.
• Basic knowledge of workflow automation platforms.
• Basic Python programming or scripting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conducts analyses and prepares reports to support operations.
• Supports quantitative and qualitative research for projects.
• Assists with process design and modification for continuous improvement.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Workflow automation

Data analysis

Process mapping

Lean Six Sigma

Python scripting

Power Automate

Power Apps

Power BI

DMAIC/PDCA

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, information systems, data analytics, computer science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Power Automate

Power Apps

Power BI

Python

Job description

Requisition ID: 96956

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 Senior level Process Automation & Continuous Improvement Analyst to simplify and automate routine business processes. Develop practical solutions using tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, and Python and other AI Tools.

The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, and comfortable with rapid change. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured process improvement methodologies is required. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional who wants to provide value by leveraging continuous improvement principles, automation, operational excellence, artificial intelligence, and business transformation.

Key Skills

• Build and maintain simple automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate.
• Use Python, Excel, Power Query, or similar tools to automate repetitive data-processing and reporting activities.
• Assist with the development of Power Apps, dashboards, forms, and digital process solutions.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma concepts to identify waste, reduce process variation, and improve cycle time.
• Collect and analyze process data to establish baselines, identify bottlenecks, and measure improvement results.
• Support continuous improvement projects using structured methodologies such as DMAIC, PDCA, or A3 problem solving.
• Test automation solutions, validate requirements, and support implementation with end users.
• Develop user guides, process documentation, and basic training materials.
• Monitor implemented solutions and recommend additional improvements based on performance data.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone with the ability to combine industrial engineering, process improvement thinking with practical automation tools, strong problem-solving skills, comfortable with change and fast pace environment

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineer, information systems, data analytics, computer science, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Academic, internship, or project experience with process improvement, automation, data analysis, or systems optimization.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Power Automate or another workflow automation platform.
• Basic Python programming or scripting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of process mapping, systems thinking, and structured problem solving.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into simple technical and process-based solutions.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification.
• Experience with Power Apps, Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Forms, or Dataverse.
• Familiarity with SQL, Power Query, APIs, or robotic process automation.
• Experience completing an automation, data analytics, or process improvement project through school, an internship, or previous employment.
• Familiarity with Agile, Design Thinking, DMAIC, PDCA, or other improvement methodologies.
• Interest in industrial engineering applications, artificial intelligence, process mining, and digital transformation.

Job Overview

Employees in this role conduct complex operational analyses and lead medium to large project teams that support informed decision making within the business unit.

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 small to medium 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: 4+ 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

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