CenterPoint Energy

Lead Utility Strategy Analyst

LocationHouston, TX
Job Typefull_time

About This Job


Date: Jul 8, 2025


Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002


Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.


Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.


Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.


Job Summary

The Lead Utility Strategy Analyst is a role in CenterPoint’s Utility Strategy group that supports enterprise-wide initiatives impacting CenterPoint’s business operations. Utility Strategy sits at the intersection of operations, regulatory, and several support functions. The group drives organic growth strategy across CenterPoint’s electric and gas service territories and is a critical support function to CenterPoint’s executive leadership team. A successful candidate will be responsible for understanding the energy and utility landscape, analyzing identified opportunities for CenterPoint Energy, and developing communication materials on the identified opportunities for senior leadership. Candidates should have a keen interest in emerging technologies, trends, and opportunities in the utility landscape, a strong analytical background, a collaborative work style, and an ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. A candidate should feel comfortable with ambiguous problems and have the ability to apply a hypothesis-driven, logical approach to such problems. A candidate should also be comfortable living CenterPoint Energy’s purposes and values.



Essential Functions

Provide support in the development of strategy documents: presentations, summaries, and deliverables for the Company’s executive leadership
Develop and provide supporting analysis (business analytics, market fundamentals, etc.) for presentations to upper management
Conduct ongoing research on industry actions
Provide support on decisions to be made by Company leadership; develop recommendations and associated business cases
Partner with regulatory team to provide analysis and support on impacts resulting from proposed strategic projects
Attend industry meetings and conferences as applicable to remain current with industry fundamentals, practices and trends
Support execution of strategic projects and partner with appropriate business units
Monitor, track, and report on strategic projects



Education Description

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
MBA is appreciated, but not required



Experience

Requires 3-5 years of experience as a consultant OR a recent MBA graduate with consulting experience
Candidates should have strong analytical backgrounds with robust communication skills
Candidates should have an understanding of the utility sector
Prior industry experience and/or advisory/consulting experience in the utility/energy sector strongly preferred
Experience in the regulated energy industry is a plus


We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.



What we bring to you

Competitive pay

Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution


Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 07/08/2025

Posting End Date: 07/29/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.


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Nearest Major Market: Houston

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