Senior Data Analyst: Insightful Analytics & Visualization

Xcel Energy Inc; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Denver, CO is seeking an advanced analytics professional to define and support analytics solutions across our operations. You will wrangle and analyze large datasets, build visualizations, and present insights to senior leaders.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strong SQL skills, and the ability to turn data into actionable recommendations. Hybrid work model with on-site presence required several days weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, CIS, Statistics, Analytics or related IT degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in analytics environment; Expertise in SQL.
• Comfortable working with large, complex data sets and drawing conclusions.
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate with colleagues 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 with structured and unstructured data.

Responsibilities

• Data Wrangling/Exploration: ensure data integrity and transform datasets; collaborate with stakeholders.
• Programming: develop efficient code and validate changes; maintain skills across languages.
• Work Management: handle multiple tasks, communicate status and estimates clearly.
• Data Visualization: create meaningful visualizations to convey business impact.
• Communication: translate technical info for senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Continuing Education: pursue training and learn new data sources.

Skills

SQL

Data wrangling

Data visualization

Communication

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SQL

Python

Tableau

Big data platform

Job description

Xcel Energy in Denver, CO is seeking an advanced analytics professional to define and support analytics solutions across our operations. You will wrangle and analyze large datasets, build visualizations, and present insights to senior leaders.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strong SQL skills, and the ability to turn data into actionable recommendations. Hybrid work model with on-site presence required several days weekly.