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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 Gneration 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 and 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 Gneration 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 and 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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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
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- Energy
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal business analyst jobs.
- 7 or more years of business analysis experience across full project lifecycles
- Proficiency in requirements documentation, process modeling, and use-case development
- Experience with enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, or core banking systems
- Strong stakeholder facilitation skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, or a related field
- CBAP certification or equivalent professional credential preferred
Tips for Your Principal Business Analyst Job Search
Quantify outcomes on your resume
Principal-level hiring managers want to see impact, not responsibilities. Replace phrases like 'led requirements gathering' with the scope: how many stakeholders, what system, what the process change delivered in cost or cycle-time reduction.
Tailor artifacts to each application
Attach a one-page sample of a business requirements document, process flow, or use-case model that mirrors the domain in the job posting. Hiring teams at this level expect evidence you can produce deliverables, not just describe them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists principal business analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your domain depth
Principal roles are domain-specific more often than not. A posting in insurance operations and one in SaaS product strategy both say 'principal BA' but require different fluency. Filter your search by industry vertical, not just title, to avoid wasted applications.
Prepare a structured case-study answer
Most final-round interviews for principal business analysts include a scenario question about a stalled project or misaligned stakeholders. Draft a concise, situation-action-result story from your own experience before your first screening call.
Negotiate scope alongside salary
At the principal level, your influence over team structure, tooling decisions, and program ownership is negotiable. Ask explicitly about reporting lines, access to executive sponsors, and whether the role owns requirements end-to-end or hands off to a product owner.
Principal Business Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most principal business analysts?
The most active employers for principal business analysts right now are Northrop Grumman, Fidelity Investments, and MKS, and the most openings are in Massachusetts, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology firms consistently post the highest volume of principal-level openings.
How many principal business analyst jobs are remote?
About 80% of principal business analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for experienced analysts who can lead requirements sessions and stakeholder workshops without being on-site. Enterprise systems roles and those tied to regulated industries like insurance or banking tend to require more in-office presence than product-focused or consulting positions.
How do you become a principal business analyst?
Start by building several years of hands-on experience owning requirements end-to-end on enterprise or cross-functional projects. Develop depth in a specific domain such as financial services, healthcare operations, or supply chain, since principal roles are almost always domain-specific. Earning a credential like the CBAP demonstrates professional rigor. Seek out opportunities to mentor junior analysts and present findings to executive stakeholders, because leadership visibility is what separates principal candidates from senior ones.
Can you get a principal business analyst job with limited experience?
Moving directly into a principal role with limited experience is rare because the title signals independent ownership of complex, high-stakes programs. The most practical path is to reach a senior business analyst role first, then document two or three projects where you led the full requirements lifecycle, resolved cross-functional conflicts, and influenced decisions above your pay grade. That evidence is what hiring managers at the principal level are evaluating.
What does the principal business analyst interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on domain experience and career trajectory. A technical or behavioral panel with senior analysts, product owners, or architects comes next, often including a case study or whiteboard exercise around a real business problem. Final rounds typically involve a presentation to stakeholders or a written take-home scenario testing your ability to structure ambiguous requirements.
Where can I find and apply to principal business analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to principal business analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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