Data Analyst or Data Analyst Senior - AMLD

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Limited-Purpose FSA

Transportation Reimbursement Account

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Data Analyst to gather, analyze, and present workforce, financial, and operational data. You will create insightful, data-driven presentations for executive audiences and support cross-functional projects across HR, Finance, and Operations.

The Senior role requires more experience, advanced SQL skills, and expertise in data visualization and analytics platforms. This position at Xcel Energy offers growth within a large energy utility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of data analytics experience for the Data Analyst level.
• Experience with multiple systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to summarize and present data clearly and concisely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, creates, standardizes, reports, analyzes, and interprets data across HR, Finance, and Operations.
• Develops models and visualizations to present insights to executives and stakeholders.
• Contributes to cross-functional projects and KPI metrics.
• Documents processes and supports data warehouse and HR systems.
• Participates in enterprise project management with analytics support.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data storytelling

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication (written/oral)

Wrangling data

Statistical reasoning

Visualization

Cross-functional partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Analytics/Finance/IS/Math/Economics/HR-related field

Bachelor's degree in MIS/CIS/Statistics/Analytics or related IT degree

Tools

SQL

Data warehouse

Job description

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.

The below job summary and responsibilities reflect the duties of the Data Analyst, Data Analyst Senior 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 candidate's skills and experience.

Position Summary

Gathers, creates, standardizes, reports, analyzes, and interprets workforce, financial, and/or operational data. Prepares insightful data driven presentations that can be delivered to executive level leaders and used in decision making and planning. Supports projects that span from department process efficiencies to enterprise wide, cross business area projects; including identifying metrics, managing outcomes and aligning with key initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Compiles metrics using advanced tools from multiple systems across Human Resources, Finance, and Operations. Creates models to analyze and/or project data outcomes and evaluate alternate futures. Measures data outcomes using benchmarking, trend analysis, and/or operational insights.
• Responsible for modeling complex business problems and discovering insights using statistical, data mining, and visualization techniques. Communicates results clearly and concisely to provide insight to multiple audiences; provides strategic direction to management.
• Develop visualizations using data and data analytics that are precise and easy to interpret. Present results and consult with HR, business leaders, and/or external key stakeholders to share insights and proposed actions.
• Standardize and document processes, and implement changes to improve processes, organization and technology solutions. Provide design, testing, operational and analytical support for the data warehouse and other HR systems. Continuously learn, adapt to, or implement new analytics tools or technologies.
• Participate in project management teams across the enterprise, providing metrics, analytics, and recommendations.

Minimum Requirements - Data Analyst ($64,100 - $90,966)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Finance/Accounting, Information Systems, Mathematics, Economics, or an HR related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• Two years of data and analytics or related experience.
• Experience with multiple systems and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to summarize and present complex data in an organized, concise manner as well as problem solving, collaboration, and partnership capabilities.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.

Minimum Requirements - Data Analyst Senior ($84,900 - $120,566)

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, CIS, Statistics, Analytics or related IT degree or sufficient experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an analytics environment.
• Expertise in SQL Comfortable working with large, complex data sets - drawing conclusions and proposing recommendations.
• Proven ability to effectively partner, collaborate, and communicate with technical and non-technical colleagues in various business functions at all levels.
• Hands-on experience constructing visual analytics.
• Working knowledge of an analytics data warehouse and big data platform.
• Familiarity with fundamentals of statistics, probability and data pipelines
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to wrangle data Comfortable working with structured and unstructured data

Preferred Requirements

• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills required. SQL or other relational database experience.
• Experience with emission reduction - AMLD

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 [e-mail].

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $64,100.00 to $120,566.00 per year

• 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: 09/29/26

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