Strategy and Performance Consultant

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.

Position Summary

Supports and/or facilitates the strategic planning and budgeting process as well the delivery of strategic and effective communications, analytics, and measures around all business area activities. Consults with leaders within the business area to develop and deliver impactful metrics and other analytics. Leverages business area systems. Participate on teams and/or lead 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.

• 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 Requirements ​

• Strategic forecasting and financial modeling (trend analysis, scenario planning, ROI).
• Data analysis and performance measurement (KPIs, variance analysis, dashboards).
• Process improvement and optimization (process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma, root cause analysis).
• Project and program management (planning, execution, risk management, dependencies).
• Budgeting and financial management (budget development, cost control, forecasting).
• Capital planning and management (capital forecasting, prioritization, business cases, CapEx vs. OpEx).
• Systems and operational thinking (end-to-end process awareness, cross-functional impact).
• Strong communication and consulting skills (executive-level storytelling, insights, facilitation).
• Stakeholder management and change leadership (influence without authority, adoption).
• Advanced analytical and business tools proficiency (Excel, Power BI/Tableau, ERP systems).

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 recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $73,700.00 to $104,633.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: 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, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

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.

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Deadline to Apply: 04/15/26

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