Lead Utility Strategy Analyst

Date: May 7, 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.

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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.

Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 05/07/2025

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