Performance Analyst
Role Overview
Support Xcel Energy and business unit goals by leveraging analytics, AI, automation, and data solutions to improve operational performance and business outcomes. Partner with business stakeholders to understand information needs, identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement, and translate data into actionable insights. Design, develop, implement, and sustain reporting, dashboards, automated processes, and data integrations that improve decision making, efficiency, and customer outcomes. Serve as a trusted analytical consultant by building strong relationships, providing technical expertise, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
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Position Summary
Support Xcel Energy and business unit goals by leveraging analytics, AI, automation, and data solutions to improve operational performance and business outcomes. Partner with business stakeholders to understand information needs, identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement, and translate data into actionable insights. Design, develop, implement, and sustain reporting, dashboards, automated processes, and data integrations that improve decision making, efficiency, and customer outcomes. Serve as a trusted analytical consultant by building strong relationships, providing technical expertise, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Essential Responsibilities
- Leverage AI tools, automation technologies, and emerging analytical capabilities to improve productivity, accelerate insight generation, enhance reporting processes, and identify opportunities to deliver greater business value. Evaluate and implement AI enabled solutions that support operational efficiency, decision making, and continuous improvement.
- Provide analytical and technical expertise in the design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of reporting, dashboards, data integrations, and automated business solutions. Partner with leaders and stakeholders to identify requirements, develop recommendations, and deliver solutions that support operational and strategic goals.
- Develop, maintain, and improve reporting and analytics solutions using enterprise data sources. Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across reports, dashboards, and business processes while supporting operational and leadership information needs.
- Design and sustain automated workflows, data pipelines, and business processes that improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support scalable business operations.
- Collaborate with business partners, technology teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to evaluate opportunities, define requirements, prioritize enhancements, and implement data driven solutions.
- Monitor and resolve data quality, system, and reporting issues to minimize business impact and ensure reliable, timely delivery of information.
- Support and lead cross functional initiatives focused on operational performance, process improvement, customer experience, and business transformation efforts. Apply analytical techniques to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead or contribute to projects that enhance business processes, reporting capabilities, automation, AI enabled solutions, and information systems.
- Serve as a technical and analytical resource by providing guidance, knowledge sharing, documentation, training, and mentorship to support organizational success.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Business Science or Business Administration or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
- Three years experience, with at least 1 year in one of the following areas: customer service, marketing, automated metering, communications, revenue protection, distribution operations, engineering and/or information systems.
- Strong customer focus.
- Proven leadership and ability to take an initiative from idea conception and start-up through full implementation.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Proven communication with strong technical and analytical acumen.
- Experience with PC applications and analytical software.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
- Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
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Our Employee Commitments
Work that makes a difference
A team you can count of
Opportunities to grow
Rewards that help you thrive
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