Career Launch Analyst

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
The Career Launch Program is a 24-month rotational program designed to provide a comprehensive experience across various business units at Xcel Energy. Participants will engage in four 6-month rotation assignments, each offering unique opportunities to develop skills and gain insights into different areas of Xcel Energy.

Rotations: Analysts will join teams across assigned Xcel Energy business units, with rotations tailored to their career direction and business needs. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

• Data Science and Analytics
• Project Management
• Process Improvement and Optimization
• Technology and Automation
• Marketing and Customer Engagement
• Regulatory and Public Policy
• Sustainability and Environment

Locations: Denver, CO and Minneapolis, MN

Essential Responsibilities

• Critical Thinking: Responsible for learning, designing, developing, executing, presenting, and knowledge transfer for projects and program assignments in areas of all business areas.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Collaboration: Working with strategic external partners, Business Units across Xcel Energy, and team members to develop solutions to effectively deliver on operational goals and manage our costs to budget and forecast.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, liberal arts, technology, engineering, or related field.

• 0-2 years related experience.
• Proven self-initiator with ability to self-manage.
• Demonstrated accountability for personal and team responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Experience with customer and/or stakeholder engagement.
• Comfortable in professional environments.
• Demonstrated drive for continuous improvement and strong relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills, capable of working with diverse teams.

Base Salary: $67,000 with bonus potential.

Proposed start date: August 4, 2025

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: $67,000.00 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 04/17/25

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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
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