Director ISP Execution and Delivery

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 148,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Long Term Incentive

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Regulatory Liaison to coordinate licensing and approval activities across gas, electric, and energy supply operations. You will lead regulatory calendars, manage case filings, and foster collaboration among Operations, ISP, and corporate teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, strategic communication, and adherence to regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Competitive benefits and compensation accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years utility experience with at least 3 years in management.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to drive cross-organizational projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; regulatory knowledge applicable to gas/electric operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement a consolidated regulatory calendar to support strategic objectives and regulatory filings across jurisdictions.
• Coordinate operations regulatory interactions and facilitate participation in ISP, budgeting, and postmortem reviews.
• Develop clear communications of the organization’s vision and key objectives to diverse stakeholders.
• Establish relationships with Operations leadership and corporate peers to share knowledge and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

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.

Position Summary

Regulatory liaison across multiple jurisdictions and operational business areas (natural gas, electric distribution, transmission and energy supply). Foster a culture of cross-collaboration, curiosity, personal accountability, outcome driven and customer focus. Responsible for supporting Operating Company success by facilitating needs from Operating Company regulatory functions of the Integrated System Planning and Operations teams. Ensure collaboration and a healthy working relationship with the operational leadership of Xcel Energy’s distribution, transmission, energy supply and gas business operations areas across service territories encompassing over 3 million electric customers and 2 million natural gas customers. This role will also focus on increasing coordination and optimization among Operating Company teams and driving the adoption of best practices and efficiencies across teams in connection with regulatory strategy, execution, and stakeholder outreach.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and effectively implement a consolidated regulatory calendar to support the Operating Company’s strategic objectives in connection with planning, policy, and resource transition proceedings. b. Direct the development and execution of all such regulatory case filings detailed project plans in each assigned jurisdiction. c. Lead the coordination and execution of operations regulatory interaction and facilitation of successful participation d. Design, develop, manage, and execute clear, consistent, and timely communications across and outside our group e. Provide clear and effective communication of the organization’s vision, mission and key objectives to support achievement of goals.
• Responsible and accountable to champion, develop, deliver, and lead a centralized discovery tracking process ensuring all deadlines are met. b. Operates within designated ISP budget c. Responsible for successfully managing postmortem debriefs/lessons learned process with ISP, Operations and Regulatory relaying key outcomes, decisions and impacts to subject matter experts across all Xcel Energy jurisdictions. d. Ensure execution of team to budget is successful e. No regulatory deadlines are missed and high Operating Company satisfaction with team’s participation f. Coordinate and lead various operations committees to ensure high connectivity between ISP, Operations and Regulatory.
• Responsible for attracting, recruiting and retaining a highly motivated and engaged workforce. Establish and communicate clear performance expectations to team. Foster a culture of personal accountability, employee safety and individual development.
• Establish and maintain healthy and successful relationships with Operations leadership, Operating Company and Corporate leadership. Develop and maintain effective relationships with other jurisdictional and corporate peers, to ensure timely, effective information sharing and business learning as well as common best practices implementation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s in Business Administration preferred or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Minimum of 7 years utility experience, with at least 3 years management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to implement projects that cross organizations, business units and professional disciplines, supporting culture change and building business acumen.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of gas, electric distribution, transmission and energy supply business area functions and understanding of regulatory requirements and their business and operational implications.

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.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $148,400.00 to $210,733.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• Long Term Incentive
• 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

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].

Deadline to Apply: 09/11/26

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