Forecasting Analyst

This position supports the development, maintenance, production, and analysis of the long-term customer and energy sales forecasts. The successful candidate must have the ability to work as an integral part of a collaborative technical team. The team is currently hybrid, which means they are working both from home and from the corporate headquarter of Alabama Power Company.

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and optimize analytical models and tools as needed to provide the best monthly forecasts for number of customers, electricity consumption, and peak demand required for the Retail and specific territorial wholesale customers.
• Develop, maintain and improve models to forecast monthly revenue projections by retail class.
• Provide analytical support for a variety of projects impacting load forecast including the impact of weather, appliance efficiency improvements, behind the meter solar adoption, plug in electric vehicles, etc.
• Collect and maintain historical data from a variety of in-house databases using SAS or other database reporting tools.
• Provide variance reporting for the actual and weather normal class level sales and base rate revenues so that budget performance and growth rates can be determined.

Candidates that meet the below criteria are encouraged to apply:

Educational Background: 4-year college degree in technical or business discipline is required. Graduate Degree would be preferred. Majors that could prove most valuable include:

• Economics/Statics/Mathematics
• Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Computer, Software)
• Computer Science

Job Experience: Experience in predictive utility load forecasting modeling (econometric modeling, time series modeling as well as other ARIMA regression techniques), statistical methods, electric utility planning, customer load research, utility accounting or similar experience is a plus, but is not required.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Excellent abilities in the use of computers and computer software applications - particularly in the use of Excel, SAS and PowerPoint
• Develop, maintain and search databases
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong listening, written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with company leadership and other diverse audiences
• High level of initiative, thoroughness, and quality focus while working with multiple priorities.

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 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: 11128

Job Category: Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Alabama Power