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Strategy and Analytics Consultant

Xcel Energy
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
$69.7K-$99.1K a year
Full-time

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of?

Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.

Position Summary

This role will be part of the growing data and analytics team in Customer Energy and Transportation Solutions, supporting marketing, customer programs and product development.

The Strategy & Analytics Consultant will be focused on the creation and communication of analytics through visualizations, presentations and reporting.

They will consult with leaders within the business area to develop and deliver impactful metrics and other analytics. This person will also be supporting the manager of data and analytics with strategic projects and planning for the team.

This may include participation on teams and / or leading a variety of key initiatives and special programs on behalf of the business area.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Strategic : Provides guidance to leaders on identifying goals to be achieved by the business area. Works with leaders to facilitate the process to create an implementation plan in alignment with other functions in the business area, and monitor effectiveness.
  • Strategic Planning : Support the strategic planning processes and implementation of the overall business area strategy and operational plans.
  • Communication : Responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of strategic communications around all business area activities.

Aligns business area communications with overall company messaging and objectives. Uses data visualization tools such as dashboards and automated reporting.

  • Project Management : Plan, manage, coordinate or participate on cross-functional teams or projects for business area or companywide initiatives.
  • Analytics / Metrics : Leverages business area systems and data to identify, develop and deliver impactful metrics and other analytics and / or automated solutions.

Consults with leaders in the development of metrics to be used in conjunction with decision making for strategy development and planning.

Develops benchmarking and reporting data to ensure consistent processes are followed.

Budget Management : Provides guidance to leaders within the business area on various aspects of the budget process. Supports initiatives that result in improvements related to the budget process.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
  • At least five years related experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategy and with business and operational performance measures.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in communications with demonstrated ability to deliver effective and strategic messages to a variety of audiences.
  • Strong technical background in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience leveraging technology.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills, capable of leading with teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet business and financial objectives.

Preferred

  • Experience with Tableau or other visualization applications.
  • Salesforce knowledge.
  • Advanced Excel.
  • SQL knowledge.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.

4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need.

If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected].

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is : $69,700.00 to $99,100.00 per year.

This position may also be eligible for the following benefits and / or pay components : Pay - Annual Incentive Program, Medical / Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Personal holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) (full-time employees only), Parental Leave.

Pay and benefit packages may vary based on position. Some employees are under collective bargaining agreements, which determine the benefits they will receive.

If the information conflicts with the terms of the written plan documents governing the plan, the plan document will control.

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Anticipated Last Date to Apply : 02 / 13 / 24

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