Business & Marketing Intelligence Analyst

The SCS Business & Marketing Intelligence Analyst position is responsible for conducting and communicating research and analysis focused on company, industry, market, and financial information. The goal of this research is to facilitate and support growth related initiatives across the Southern Company system and related Operating Companies. This position focuses on defining research objectives based on consultation with business partners, gathering information from multiple sources, synthesizing the information, converting the information into knowledge, and effectively communicating to enhance business partners’ decision-making.

Responsibilities for this position include qualitative and quantitative research and analysis of news, public filings, technologies, and various industries and markets. This position supports multiple Operating Companies (e.g., Alabama Power, Georgia Power, and Mississippi Power) and interacts extensively with members of the marketing organizations in addition to various internal functional areas. The candidate must be able to understand company strategies, supply chains, market trends and drivers, and financial and economic concepts. The successful candidate for this position will possess a skill set which includes the ability to research, interpret, and assimilate large amounts of information into clear and concise communications to be shared with both peers and management in both written and presentation formats. This position will be in Birmingham, AL.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, present, and support research projects to facilitate and support growth initiatives.
• Effectively communicate research and analysis to client groups, peers, and mid-level and executive management
• Conduct pro-active and ad-hoc research and analysis to support client groups.
• Develop and support creative approaches to qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, data mining, content delivery/communication, and project documentation.
• Develop positive professional relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to understand needs and provide effective customer service.
  
  

Job Requirements

Education :

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in a quantitative, qualitative, research, or related field highly preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to assimilate and analyze large data sets of both a quantitative and qualitative nature.
• Demonstrated experience with research and analysis.
• Experience with corporate and business research (Financial and News) is a plus.
• Experience with sector, segment, industry, market, and economic research is a plus.
• An understanding of industrial supply chains, customer growth strategies, emerging technologies, financial statements/metrics, and various manufacturing and business processes
• Able to work independently and be willing to take leadership roles, as necessary.
• Ability to communicate (written and orally) results of complex research and analysis simply and effectively.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven organizational strategy to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to self-start, be flexible, and manage changing priorities and deadlines with minimal direction.
• Proficiency in all MS Office products and related products; especially, applications to analyze data, produce written and visuals products, and effectively communicate and collaborate with team members.
  
  

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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: 9917

Job Category: Sales & Marketing

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services