**Job Title:** Cost Analyst, I, II, Sr., or Staff **Reports to:** Project Controls Supervisor **Department:** Transmission Project Controls, Cost & Support **Job Description** The Project Controls Cost Analyst will be responsible for providing analytics support for the GPC Transmission Project Management Organization (PMO). The analyst will be part of a team responsible for development of the reporting and analysis needed to support Power Delivery Project Management, Project Controls team, and GPC Accounting and Finance team. This team will also be responsible for providing project cost review, capital budget analysis and funding solution proposals for specific projects and blanket budgets. **Job Requirements** Education + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, or relevant work experience beneficial. + Advanced degree and/or CPA/PE/PMP certification is a plus. Experience and Knowledge + Analysis of cost and schedule information, identification of potential concerns, as well as corrective alternatives, and presentation of recommendations to management. + Compilation and review of budgets using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports, and other data sources to control funds and provide for proper financial administration. + Monitoring of projects’ performance against budget baselines and established performance milestones. + Performing estimate at completion analysis of all cost elements within a project taking into consideration contract commitments, expenditures to date, changes and potential trends. + Extracting and developing regular and ad hoc reports from project finance and accounting systems to track costs and budgets. + Maintaining database(s) by entering, verifying, and backing up data to ensure integrity and completeness of financial data systems. Skills and Behavioral Attributes + Demonstrates Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance. + Seeks to earn trust, act ethically, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion + Be intellectually curious and a creative problem solver. + Committed to delivering high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail. + Intermediate or better Excel skills, as well as other Microsoft Office applications. + Able to observe trends and issues within large, sometimes disparate data sets, and then transform those observations into actionable insights. + Effective communication skills, including experience and a high level of comfort with presenting data and analysis results graphically and verbally to diverse audiences. + Ability to work independently without direct supervision. + Embraces change and evolution while being fearless and positive in championing change among peers. + Able to handle shifting priorities and deadlines. + Experience with data analytical products, including Microsoft Bi or Tableau is a plus. + Understand that after hours response is occasionally required due to customer needs, project scheduling, storm restoration activities, and other unforeseen reasons. **Additional Information** + Infrequent overnight travel may be required. + This is a hybrid position. Candidates must live within reasonable commuting distance of a Georgia Power facility and be available for on-site work as required. **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 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: 10124 Job Category: Data Analytics Job Schedule: Full time Company: Georgia Power