Position Overview

The Distribution Analyst is responsible for leading and coordinating the successful delivery of business and technology initiatives that support critical operational applications across distribution operations. This role provides leadership and support for a variety of critical business applications across several organizations within distribution operations. The position requires a strong commitment to safety, effective communication skills, and limited travel. The ideal candidate is a highly technical, analytical problem-solver with advanced geospatial knowledge that can support multiple systems, applications, and end users. This role requires a self-starter with the ability to understand the goals of our programs and provide technology solutions to advance those efforts. The Distribution Analyst is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and technical support while collaborating with vendors and internal teams on new applications and enhancements to existing systems. This role plays a key part in ensuring engineering and distribution teams have the tools required to maintain grid reliability and asset data integrity. The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of GIS systems, Fulcrum, Feature Manipulation Engine (FME), Python, Arcade, JavaScript, Unifier, Power BI, Large Database Management and be capable of providing exceptional support and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for Fulcrum, GIS, FME, Unifier, Power BI and other operational applications, ensuring seamless availability.
Serve as a point of coordination for team members within the same group, providing guidance, direction, and support in a matrixed or non-direct reporting environment.
Assist with change management efforts, including user adoption, communication, and training coordination
Develop and deliver training sessions and documentation to improve end-user proficiency with different groups across Distribution.
Serve as a subject matter expert for multiple distribution technology platforms, providing guidance and support to end users and leadership.
Stay current with emerging technologies and system updates, ensuring the team remains informed and appropriately trained.
Lead end-to-end project management activities for application and tool implementations, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including TO, data analytics, business stakeholders, and vendors, to ensure successful project delivery.
Facilitate meetings, provide project updates, and ensure clear communication across all levels of the organization.
Support the implementation and enhancement of business applications (e.g., asset management, GIS, and operational tools).
Manage project scope, identify risks/issues, and drive resolution in a timely manner.
Ensure proper documentation, knowledge transfer, and transition to support teams following project completion

Qualifications

Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to diagnose, communicate and resolve complex technical issues across multiple applications and implement channels integrations with different platforms.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and working with external vendors
Ability to track progress, manage risks, and drive projects to completion
Experience creating project documentation, status reporting, and presentations for diverse audiences
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project tracking tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Primavera, Unifier or similar)
Database Management: Experience with GIS data management using an SDE (ArcGIS Software) and/or working with an RDBMS (Relational Database Management System).
Specialized GIS Tools: Experience working with the ArcGIS Utility Network, FME Desktop/Server, or other open-source GIS software.
Development & Programming: Programming knowledge or practical work experience in languages such as Python, JavaScript, SQL, or C#.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience supporting applications in the energy or utility sector, particularly within distribution operations.
Understanding of cloud and on‑premises solutions, related security challenges, and differences between Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.
Experience with process optimization and driving efficiency through technology solutions.

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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.

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