Southern Company

Business Intelligence Support Analyst

Southern Company$75K — $95K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, reporting, or data analysis.
  • 3+ years of advanced Power BI development experience.
  • Expertise in Power BI, DAX, Power Query, Data Modeling, SQL, and Excel.
  • Experience working with large, complex data sets from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions.
  • Deliver executive-level, operational, asset, risk, and performance reporting.
  • Build scalable data models and semantic layers for consistent reporting.
  • Develop KPI and metric reporting that conveys the Infrastructure Services value story.
  • Transform large, complex data sets into actionable insights.
  • Partner with the infrastructure leaders and operational teams to gather reporting requirements.
  • Assist with identifying data quality issues and advocate for trusted data sources.

Benefits

  • In-office requirement: 3/2 rotation schedule (specific days dependent on the month).
  • Work within a centralized team focused on trusted data and actionable insights.
  • Opportunity to work closely with infrastructure leaders and operational teams.
  • Environment that emphasizes automation and continuous improvement in reporting processes.
  • Collaborative atmosphere in a Reporting Center of Excellence for knowledge sharing.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Business Intelligence Analyst

In office requirement: 3/2 in office rotation schedule - W, Th, Fri even months; W, Th, odd months

Organization: Infrastructure Data Reporting Metrics, Infrastructure Services

Position Summary

Infrastructure Data, Reporting & Metrics (IDRM) serves as the Infrastructure Services (IS) organization's centralized team for trusted data, reporting, metrics, and analytics. IDRM partners with infrastructure leaders, platform teams, and operational stakeholders to deliver consistent reporting, improve data quality, automate manual data collection processes, and provide actionable insights that support business and operational decision-making.

The Business Intelligence Analyst will serve as a senior-level reporting and analytics professional responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining reporting solutions across Infrastructure Services. This individual will work closely with data owners, operational leaders, and technical teams to transform complex infrastructure data into meaningful insights through Power BI and related analytics tools.

The ideal candidate combines advanced Power BI expertise with strong analytical skills, an understanding of operational or technology-focused environments, and the ability to translate business needs into scalable reporting solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Analytics
  • Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions supporting the Infrastructure Services organization and processes.
  • Deliver executive-level, operational, asset, risk, and performance reporting.
  • Build scalable data models and semantic layers that support consistent reporting across multiple stakeholders.
  • Develop KPI and metric reporting that tells the Infrastructure Services value story.
  • Transform large, complex data sets into meaningful and actionable insights.

Business Engagement
  • Partner with infrastructure leaders and operational teams to understand reporting requirements and business objectives.
  • Consult with stakeholders to define reporting solutions, performance metrics, and visualization approaches.
  • Present findings and recommendations to leadership audiences.

Data Quality & Governance Support
  • Assist with identifying data quality issues and inconsistencies across reporting sources.
  • Partner with Data Architecture and Data Governance resources to improve data accuracy and reporting standards.
  • Advocate for trusted data sources and reporting best practices.

Automation & Continuous Improvement
  • Reduce manual reporting processes through automation and process improvements.
  • Support integration of new data sources into reporting solutions.
  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and scalability.

Team & Organizational Support
  • Contribute to the Infrastructure Services Reporting Center of Excellence.
  • Assist with reporting standards, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
  • Mentor other analysts on reporting best practices and Power BI capabilities.


Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge and skills)
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, reporting, or data analysis.
  • 3+ years of advanced Power BI development experience.
  • Expertise in:
    • Power BI
    • DAX
    • Power Query & QueryM language
    • Data Modeling
    • SQL
    • Excel
  • Experience working with large, complex data sets from multiple sources.
  • Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into reporting solutions.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to understand the needs of different users groups and switch between executive and more detailed technical views
  • Experience presenting analytics and reporting results to leadership audiences.
  • Proficiency in applying AI techniques for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Knowledge of AI-driven data integration and data cleansing tools to automate and optimize data management tasks.
  • Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) for unstructured data analysis and information extraction.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting:
    • Infrastructure Services
    • Asset Management
    • Service Management
    • IT Operations
  • Experience with:
    • Power Automate, Power Apps, PowerFx, and other Power Platform related apps and features
    • Microsoft Fabric
    • DataBricks
    • Azure Data Services
    • Python
    • API-based integrations
    • Kibana
    • Grafana
    • Splunk
  • Familiarity with:
    • CMDB data
    • Asset lifecycle management
    • Helix, ServiceNow, or similar operational platforms
  • Experience developing automated reporting solutions.
  • Experience delivering reporting and analytics solutions through a structured lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing and validation, deployment, and ongoing support and enhancement.


Competencies

  • Strong communication, consulting, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence data-driven culture.
  • Continuous self-learner
  • Effectively organizes tasks, manages multiple priorities, and able to meet tight deadlines
  • Superb diagnostic, troubleshooting, analysis, and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated, takes initiative, is proactive, and habitually removes obstacles for success
  • Curious and creative, always questioning, and never satisfied by the status quo
  • Assess impact and quantify risk to ensure appropriate business decisions are made
  • Demonstrate our values of safety first, intentional inclusion, act with integrity, and superior performance, and the ability to provide and accept feedback.


About the Team

Southern Company Services

About Southern Company

With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has been listed the top ranking U.S. electric service provider in customer satisfaction for nine consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Southern Company Careers

Join the dynamic team at Southern Company, a leader in energy innovation and a champion of sustainable practices. As one of the most respected companies in the energy sector, Southern Company offers unparalleled job opportunities that promise not only professional growth but also a commitment to diversity and leadership development.

Work You’ll Do

At Southern Company, we are not just about power generation; we are about empowering our team to innovate and lead the industry. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field, using your skills to solve complex problems and drive meaningful change.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Southern Company has a place for you. Our wide range of employment options ensures that every team member can find a path that best suits their career ambitions and skills.

Innovate and Lead

Southern Company is at the forefront of technological innovation in the energy sector. Our team members are encouraged to lead projects and initiatives that push the boundaries of what is possible in energy production and management.

Grow and Develop

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted diversity training, leadership workshops, and continuous professional development. Career growth at Southern Company is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

Be Part of Our Culture

Southern Company’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and inclusion. We celebrate diversity and believe that it drives innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other in achieving personal and professional goals.

Benefits That Go Beyond

Choosing a career at Southern Company means enjoying a range of benefits designed to enrich your life and support your lifestyle. From health and wellness programs to retirement plans, we ensure our team members are taken care of.

Join Our Team

Ready to power up your career? Explore the job opportunities at Southern Company today. We are actively hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven individuals. Enhance your skills, join a community of innovators, and work towards a sustainable future.

Stay Connected

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Networking and Career Advancement

At Southern Company, networking and internal mobility are key components of career advancement. Connect with leaders, engage in cross-departmental projects, and take your professional journey to new heights.

Prepare for Your Interview

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Learn more about Southern Company
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$77.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$20.3 billion

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