The purpose of this position is to provide advanced analytics and business intelligence around credit customer data and payment behaviors. The position is responsible for developing proactive collection approaches to minimize delinquency and charge offs. The position utilizes statistical models to predict and forecast the likelihood of financially defaulting. This position evaluates and verifies the accuracy of the statistical models and fine tune the models accordingly. This position provides federal and state regulatory and various organizations data requests. **JOB REQUIREMENTS:** (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills **)** **Education, Certifications/Licenses:** Required: + Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, economics, finance/accounting, engineering, IT, or a related discipline/field of study. Or + Equivalent academic education and work experience Preferred: + Previous energy forecasting experience. + Familiarity with machine learning, neural networks, and / or stochastic models. + Demonstrated Experience in building predictive models using multiple modeling methods in R, Python, or SAS + 2-3 years Develop innovative solutions and implement data-driven business strategies **Related Work Experience:** Required: + 2-3 years Intermediate/Advanced Power BI experience + 2-3 years Experience using and understanding of coding languages such as R, Python, SAS or C including statistical analysis. **Specific Skills & Knowledge:** Required: + Collaborative mindset + MS Excel – intermediate/advanced proficiency + Strong database knowledge, SQL writing skills, and computer coding skills + Excellent written and oral communication skills + Ability to identify and communicate business and customer trends and issues + Data analytics/data scientist Preferred: + R, Python, C, and/or Java **Disclaimer:** _This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities._ **About Southern Company Gas** Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com . 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: 9432 Job Category: Finance Job Schedule: Full time Company: Nicor Gas Pay Range: 65,102 - 89,515.8 USD Annually: Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, and at the time of this posting, this is the reasonable salary range for this role.