Southern Company

Regulatory Strategy and Analytics Project Manager

Southern Company • $88K — $105K *
Birmingham, AL 35242In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Advanced degree or professional certification preferred
  • Project management experience required
  • Quantitative analysis and business reporting experience required
  • Experience in utility regulatory frameworks preferred
  • Strong communication and organizational skills required

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate regulatory initiatives and manage project milestones
  • Analyze regulatory developments and industry trends
  • Develop metrics and dashboards for performance reporting
  • Prepare materials for stakeholder presentations and meetings
  • Provide regulatory analysis and draft supportive materials
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on regulatory matters

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined benefit/cash balance pension plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • Generous 401(k) match
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Job Description

Regulatory Strategy and Analytics Project Manager
Alabama Power Company - Regulatory Policy & Planning
This position will be located at APC Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL

POSITION SUMMARY

The Regulatory Strategy and Analytics Project Manager supports the development and execution of Regulatory Affairs initiatives through project management, research, benchmarking, data analysis, performance reporting, meeting preparation, stakeholder coordination, and documentation. Reporting to the Regulatory Strategy and Analytics Manager, the position supports new regulatory requirements, customer rate strategy, annual public meetings, performance reviews, regulatory positioning, and preparation for potential future rate reviews and proceedings. The role uses business intelligence and responsible AI-enabled analytics to deliver accurate, timely, and decision-ready work aligned with Alabama Power Company's regulatory strategy and business priorities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Advanced degree, professional certification, or equivalent experience in business, analytics, finance, regulation, highly preferred


Experience:
  • Experience in project management required
  • Experience performing quantitative analysis, benchmarking, peer utility research, industry trend monitoring, performance metric evaluation, or business reporting is required.
  • Experience working in (or in support of) utility regulatory frameworks, operations, financials, planning, and/or policy strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting cross-functional projects, tracking deliverables, preparing meeting materials, conducting research, and coordinating information from multiple business areas
  • Experience supporting regulatory filings, regulatory meetings, stakeholder engagement activities, policy analysis, customer rate strategy, or compliance-related initiatives preferred
  • Experience preparing executive-level reports, presentations, briefing materials, summaries, project plans, timelines, and follow-up documentation
  • Experience coordinating analytics or AI initiatives, including requirements, testing, documentation, monitoring, and implementation preferred


Knowledge and Skills:
  • Familiarity with Alabama Power's regulatory framework, rate mechanisms including Rates RSE, CNP, state regulatory requirements, Alabama Public Service Commission processes, and stakeholder expectations preferred
  • Strong analytical skills to validate, evaluate, and summarize regulatory, financial, customer, operational, and industry data
  • Ability to translate business questions into analytical plans, dashboards, and clear decision-support insights
  • Working knowledge of data governance, quality, privacy, security, model risk, and responsible AI practices
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, track deadlines, coordinate deliverables, and follow up on action items
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations, briefing documents, meeting summaries, and other materials for internal and external stakeholder discussions
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, organized, and accurate work products that support regulatory strategy, stakeholder messaging, and executive decision-making
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Finance, Operations, Customer Service, External Affairs, and other business units
  • Ability to identify issues, evaluate options, support recommendations, and appropriately escalate risks
  • Demonstrates accuracy, accountability, confidentiality, sound judgment, and attention to detail under tight deadlines


MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support Regulatory Implementation and Project Management: Coordinate regulatory initiatives, project plans, milestones, deliverables, documentation, and leadership updates and stakeholder engagement.
  • Support Industry Research and Benchmarking: Analyze and track regulatory developments, rate cases, peer jurisdictions, industry trends, emerging risks, and customer rate considerations.
  • Analytics and Performance Reporting: Develop metrics, dashboards, forecasts, and executive-ready insights using reliable data and responsible AI practices.
  • Executive and Stakeholder Support: Prepare briefings, presentations, talking points, meeting materials, and follow-up documentation for regulatory and stakeholder engagements.
  • Regulatory Strategy Support: Provide analysis and draft materials supporting regulatory narratives, public-interest justifications, recommendations, messaging, and risk scenarios.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with Rates, Legal, Finance, Customer Service, External Affairs, and other business units to advance customer rate strategy, regulatory policy, and special projects.


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


***Please submit an updated resume with your application***

About the Team

Alabama Power

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.

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

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