AI-Driven Planning & Performance Analyst

NRG Energy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (Friday remote)

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking an early-career Business Analyst to bridge business units with our Data & Insights AI team. You will gather requirements, translate business needs into IT language, and act as Product Owner guiding AI initiatives from backlog to delivery with Scrum Masters and technical leads.

This is a collaborative, growth-focused role in a hybrid Texas environment. You will help shape AI opportunities, support feasibility, and drive governance for innovative projects while building

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in business analysis, product owner, project coordination, or similar roles.
• Basic understanding of AI concepts and automation tools; translate business needs to technical language.
• Willingness to learn, adapt in ambiguity, and build cross-functional relationships.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills; able to influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discussions between business units to explore AI opportunities and alternative solutions.
• Gather and document requirements, processes, and business cases for AI initiatives.
• Support business owners in understanding AI concepts and evaluating feasibility.
• Coordinate next steps for approved initiatives, including cost considerations and prioritization.
• Maintain a clear record of initiatives, findings, and recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to leadership on proposed solutions and progress.
• Act as Product Owner for the Data & Insights AI product team, prioritizing work for high value projects.

Skills

AI concepts

Stakeholder collaboration

Product ownership

Scrum/Agile

Requirements gathering

Communication

Education

PSPO certification (preferred)

Tools

Copilot (Microsoft Copilot)

Job description

NRG Energy is seeking an early-career Business Analyst to bridge business units with our Data & Insights AI team. You will gather requirements, translate business needs into IT language, and act as Product Owner guiding AI initiatives from backlog to delivery with Scrum Masters and technical leads.

This is a collaborative, growth-focused role in a hybrid Texas environment. You will help shape AI opportunities, support feasibility, and drive governance for innovative projects while building