ISP Business Operations Consultant

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

Responsible for the development and execution of strategies for Integrated System Planning (ISP) Business Operations. Direct technical, budgetary, and regulatory expertise in the development and presentation of major gas and electric initiatives to executive management and state and federal regulatory agencies. Provides leadership to cross functional teams in the development and implementation of strategies and the cost recovery of those strategies. Advocates jurisdictional specific positions which further the business objectives of Xcel Energy. Ensures that the cost recovery and financial analysis needs of the business units are met. Prepare, file, and present extensive expert testimony and stand cross-examination of the most complex contested issues before regulatory agencies.

Essential Responsibilities

- Lead project teams to develop and prepare jurisdictional capital ($300+ million) and O&M budgets ($60+ million) and cost recovery mechanisms for use in regulatory filings and business unit planning to ensure accurate and timely cost information. Present budgets to jurisdictional OpCo presidents and gain approval of specific budgetary projects from the Investment Review Council

- Develop, advocate and execute on regulatory strategies that enhances Xcel Energy’s profitability. Appear as an expert witness for the Company on complex regulatory projects. Analyze intervener testimony to formulate responsive testimony and assist with cross-examination strategies. Lead negotiations of settlement agreements before regulatory agencies. Present information to state and federal regulatory agencies as a Company spokesperson on technical issues.

- Develop and prepare recommendations for effective cost recovery mechanisms and provide technical and regulatory expertise to the Sr. Director ISP Business Operations to support Xcel Energy’s objectives. Serve as a liaison with internal departments to support various cost recovery proposals.

- Demonstrate mastery of financial models and other costs recovery models, in order to be able to run various scenarios, as needed for changing circumstances or for analysis of various proposals, either initiated by management requests or during rate proceedings. Performs financial and market analysis which supports project economics.

- Lead the development and execution of gas and electric strategies. Assist the Sr. Director ISP Business Operations in ensuring the effective function of the department and the accomplishment of business unit objectives. Actively shares their own expertise on technical matters and provides assistance to other management on technical issues.

Minimum Requirements

- BA/BS Degree

- Five to seven years or equivalent experience in planning, operations, regulatory field or utility experience.

- Demonstrated advanced skills in problem solving, negotiating, oral and written communication of technical information, customer service and relationship development.

- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement or synergies that lead to goal achievement.

- Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment. Or equivalent.

- Ability to appear as an expert witness.

- Understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory rules, issues, and trends.

- Occasional overnight travel and extensive overtime.

- Must be proficient in use MS Office Suite.

Preferred Requirements

- Advanced degree.

- Project Management experience.

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 recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $95,200.00 to $135,200.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 08/19/25

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