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Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 98637
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
The Lead Business Analyst – Power Generation Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) within Renewable Central Maintenance plays a critical role in managing and optimizing the PWA Program for PGD. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) requirements as a long-term compliance obligation for renewable energy projects seeking enhanced federal tax credits. Compliance requires paying qualified wages, meeting apprenticeship utilization thresholds, and maintaining comprehensive documentation throughout project execution. This position oversees PWA work for our Power Generation Fleet, including solar, storage, wind, and Renewable Natural Gas.
Job Overview
Employees in this role lead and provide technical and analytical direction for business unit initiatives and project participants. Individuals plan, coordinate, analyze, and support complex or long-term initiatives to ensure completion of PWA requirements and alignment with budgetary and scheduling guidelines. Employees are proficient in all aspects of PWA and knowledgeable in the interpretation and administration of company policies and procedures pertaining to PWA and renewable energy projects.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Supports compliance with federal, state, and local Prevailing Wage requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) labor provisions, where applicable.
- Coordinates with internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to ensure prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are communicated, documented, and properly implemented.
- Reviews and monitors certified payroll records, labor classifications, wage determinations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Assists with audits, reporting, and record retention associated with prevailing wage and apprenticeship programs.
- Provides guidance to project teams regarding labor compliance requirements and applicable contract provisions.
- Escalates potential compliance issues, risks, or discrepancies and works with stakeholders to develop corrective actions.
- Maintains awareness of changes in prevailing wage regulations, labor compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
- Supports project planning and execution by ensuring labor compliance requirements are incorporated into project schedules, contracts, and procurement activities.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Background in renewable energy, utilities, commercial and industrial, or similar sectors
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to influence within matrixed organizations
- Experience with maintenance cost structures and contracts
- Experience with labor and regulatory compliance programs
Job Overview
This job is a principal-level analyst who leads decisions and recommendations significantly impacting financial and commercial aspects of the business unit. Employees in this role participate and support the critical financial issues to overall business unit commercial objectives, which include but are not limited to budgeting, forecasting, analysis, benchmarking, reporting, and internal controls. Individuals in this role must have an understanding of the financial and reliability impacts of budget and forecast changes. This position also establishes financial and controls policies and programs designed to meet the commercial objectives of the business unit that drives continuous fleet improvement.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs all cost accounting activities including variance analysis, standard cost development, activity-based costing, and inventory control.
- Provides financial leadership by supporting Operations leadership in decision-making and strategy development.
- Supports new lines of business and finds ways to reduce overhead cost per job.
- Provides reporting and analysis for all operations activity including productivity, capital and overhead spending, forecasting, budgeting, absorption, sales, and inventory and operations planning.
- Prepares and distributes financial reports and indicators and explains financial results to non-financial audiences.
- Communicates and explains operational performance through P and L.
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues from all departments.
- Leads and executes process improvement projects using Six Sigma principles.
- Manages internal controls processes and identifies and mitigates control weaknesses.
- Extracts, organizes, analyzes, and reports data in a manner that is useful and relevant for making business decisions.
- Develops broad technical and communication skills through self-study and internal and external training opportunities.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 6+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Six Sigma Master Black Belt
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Date: Nov 10, 2026
Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 98637
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
The Lead Business Analyst – Power Generation Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) within Renewable Central Maintenance plays a critical role in managing and optimizing the PWA Program for PGD. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) requirements as a long-term compliance obligation for renewable energy projects seeking enhanced federal tax credits. Compliance requires paying qualified wages, meeting apprenticeship utilization thresholds, and maintaining comprehensive documentation throughout project execution. This position oversees PWA work for our Power Generation Fleet, including solar, storage, wind, and Renewable Natural Gas.
Job Overview
Employees in this role lead and provide technical and analytical direction for business unit initiatives and project participants. Individuals plan, coordinate, analyze, and support complex or long-term initiatives to ensure completion of PWA requirements and alignment with budgetary and scheduling guidelines. Employees are proficient in all aspects of PWA and knowledgeable in the interpretation and administration of company policies and procedures pertaining to PWA and renewable energy projects.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Supports compliance with federal, state, and local Prevailing Wage requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) labor provisions, where applicable.
- Coordinates with internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to ensure prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are communicated, documented, and properly implemented.
- Reviews and monitors certified payroll records, labor classifications, wage determinations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Assists with audits, reporting, and record retention associated with prevailing wage and apprenticeship programs.
- Provides guidance to project teams regarding labor compliance requirements and applicable contract provisions.
- Escalates potential compliance issues, risks, or discrepancies and works with stakeholders to develop corrective actions.
- Maintains awareness of changes in prevailing wage regulations, labor compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
- Supports project planning and execution by ensuring labor compliance requirements are incorporated into project schedules, contracts, and procurement activities.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Background in renewable energy, utilities, commercial and industrial, or similar sectors
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to influence within matrixed organizations
- Experience with maintenance cost structures and contracts
- Experience with labor and regulatory compliance programs
Job Overview
This job is a principal-level analyst who leads decisions and recommendations significantly impacting financial and commercial aspects of the business unit. Employees in this role participate and support the critical financial issues to overall business unit commercial objectives, which include but are not limited to budgeting, forecasting, analysis, benchmarking, reporting, and internal controls. Individuals in this role must have an understanding of the financial and reliability impacts of budget and forecast changes. This position also establishes financial and controls policies and programs designed to meet the commercial objectives of the business unit that drives continuous fleet improvement.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs all cost accounting activities including variance analysis, standard cost development, activity-based costing, and inventory control.
- Provides financial leadership by supporting Operations leadership in decision-making and strategy development.
- Supports new lines of business and finds ways to reduce overhead cost per job.
- Provides reporting and analysis for all operations activity including productivity, capital and overhead spending, forecasting, budgeting, absorption, sales, and inventory and operations planning.
- Prepares and distributes financial reports and indicators and explains financial results to non-financial audiences.
- Communicates and explains operational performance through P and L.
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues from all departments.
- Leads and executes process improvement projects using Six Sigma principles.
- Manages internal controls processes and identifies and mitigates control weaknesses.
- Extracts, organizes, analyzes, and reports data in a manner that is useful and relevant for making business decisions.
- Develops broad technical and communication skills through self-study and internal and external training opportunities.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 6+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Six Sigma Master Black Belt
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Principal Business Analyst
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals, so a master's degree in business analysis, information systems, or a related field strengthens your petition. If you hold only a bachelor's degree, document five years of progressive experience in increasingly senior BA roles to satisfy the advanced-degree equivalent standard.
Search employers with active PERM filing history
Target companies that have filed PERM applications for business analyst roles before. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can prioritize outreach to firms already familiar with the PERM recruitment and prevailing wage process.
Look up prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Your employer's PERM filing must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your role, location, and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify whether the offered salary clears Level II or Level III wage requirements before you accept an offer, since a shortfall delays or blocks certification.
Document your occupation scope against O*NET
PERM requires the job duties in the labor certification to match a recognized occupation. Pull the O*NET profile for Principal Business Analyst or Management Analyst to confirm your day-to-day responsibilities align with the standard task list, which helps your employer defend the job description during DOL audit review.
Understand priority dates before you switch employers
If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. If you move earlier, your priority date from an approved I-140 can transfer to a new employer's petition, but confirm eligibility with your attorney first.
Time your PERM recruitment period carefully
PERM labor certification requires your employer to run a mandatory recruitment test, including two Sunday newspaper ads and additional postings, within a specific window before filing with DOL. Coordinate with your employer early so the recruitment period does not conflict with project deadlines or hiring freezes that could delay the filing timeline.
Green Card Principal Business Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category applies to Principal Business Analyst roles?
Most Principal Business Analyst roles qualify under EB-2, which covers positions requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. Roles that require only a bachelor's degree with at least two years of experience may fall under EB-3. Your employer's PERM labor certification filing with DOL determines which category applies based on the minimum requirements listed in the job description.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Principal Business Analyst?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every few years, with no guarantee of permanence. Green card sponsorship through the EB-2 or EB-3 track leads to lawful permanent residence. The process involves PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, then either adjustment of status or consular processing. Priority-date backlogs, particularly for nationals of India and China, can extend the total timeline significantly compared to H-1B visa processing.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Principal Business Analysts?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history for business analyst and related occupations, searchable by city and role type. Focusing your applications on companies that have completed the PERM process before saves time, since those employers already understand the prevailing wage requirements, mandatory recruitment steps, and DOL filing procedures involved in sponsoring a foreign national for permanent residence.
What does the PERM recruitment process require my employer to do?
Before filing the PERM application with DOL, your employer must conduct a mandatory recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes placing two Sunday print advertisements, posting the role with the State Workforce Agency, and completing additional recruitment steps specified by DOL. The employer must retain records of all recruitment activity for five years in case of an audit.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my green card petition?
If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending with USCIS for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the process. If your I-140 was already approved by a prior employer, that priority date can typically be carried over to a new employer's petition, helping you avoid restarting the queue from the beginning.