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Strategy and Performance Analyst or Senior Analyst

Xcel Energy


Job Location:

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 58700 - 90966
Posted: 19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 youre looking for.

The below job summary and responsibilities reflect the duties of the Strategy and Performance Analyst Senior Strategy and Performance Analyst will differ as more skills and/or experience will be required. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidates skills and experience.

Position Summary

Supports the Strategy & Performance area in areas related to communications strategic planning initiatives analytics and budgeting processes. Drafts and coordinates the delivery of strategic and effective communications in alignment of business area activities and objectives. Provides analytical support for the business area in the development and delivery of impactful metrics and other analytics. Provides support on a variety of key initiatives and special programs and participates on teams on behalf of the business area.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Functional or Departmental Support: Prepares presentations and compiles department or function wide information such presentations for leadership meetings and compiling weekly reports. Supports leaders by compiling analyzing and interpreting data and other information used in conjunction with decision making for strategy development and planning.

  • Communication: Prepares effective strategic communications around all business area activities. Determines which communication strategy or method will most successfully communicate different types of information based on corporate guidelines and geared to the intended audience. Partners with the team business area leaders and Corporate Communications to ensure successful communication strategy implementation.

  • Project/Initiative Support: Assist in supporting project planning including tracking of and reporting of project deliverables and documentation to support key initiatives. Provides technical expertise and analytical guidance. May participate on cross-functional teams or projects for business area or companywide initiatives.

  • Analytics/Metrics/Reporting: Utilizes business area systems and data to deliver impactful metrics and other analytics and/or automated solutions. Analyze data and prepares reports that illustrate progress of plans against business results. Responds to requests for ad hoc analysis by leveraging data and information to independently create requested metrics and reports. Manages to the established reporting deadlines.

  • Budget Analysis: Supports the business area budget process by partnering with the Financial Operations organization in preparing developing analyzing implementing and monitoring the budget. Works in liaison with business area leaders to review budget estimates variances and suggesting changes as appropriate. Outlines the budget process and provides or creates templates that will be used during the cycle. Reports performance against budget on a periodic or ongoing basis.


Minimum Requirements - Analyst ($58700 - $79766)

  • Bachelors degree in business administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • At least two years related experience.

  • Has basic knowledge of strategic planning business management and social media.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong technical background in Microsoft Office suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Visio FrontPage).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively use a variety of communication methods such as through print presentations and websites.

  • Experience in websites.

  • Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills capable of working with teams.

Minimum Requirements - Senior Analyst ($64100 - $90966)

  • Bachelors degree in business administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • At least 3 - 4 years related experience.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong technical background in Microsoft Office suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively use a variety of communication methods such as through print and presentation.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Exceptional self-management interpersonal and collaboration skills capable of working with teams.

Preferred Requirements

  • Previous experience in a related role.

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 youre 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 .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $58700.00 to $90966.00 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: 06/30/26

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Required Experience:

Senior IC