Strategy and Performance Consultant

Xcel Energy

. Supports and/or facilitates the strategic planning and budgeting process as well the delivery of strategic and effective communications, analytics, and measures around all business area activities .

Posted 4/3/2026full-timeRoseville • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,700 - $104,633 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports and/or facilitates the strategic planning and budgeting process as well the delivery of strategic and effective communications, analytics, and measures around all business area activities
Consults with leaders within the business area to develop and deliver impactful metrics and other analytics
Leverages business area systems
Participates on teams and/or leads a variety of key initiatives and special programs on behalf of the business area
Provides guidance to leaders on identifying goals to be achieved by the business area
Works with leaders to facilitate the process to create an implementation plan in alignment with other functions in the business area, and monitor effectiveness
Supports the strategic planning processes and implementation of the overall business area strategy and operational plans
Responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of strategic communications around all business area activities
Aligns business area communications with overall company messaging and objectives
Plans, manages, coordinates or participates on cross-functional teams or projects for business area or companywide initiatives
Leverages business area systems and data to identify, develop and deliver impactful metrics and other analytics and/or automated solutions
Consults with leaders in the development of metrics to be used in conjunction with decision making for strategy development and planning
Develops benchmarking and reporting data to ensure consistent processes are followed
Provides guidance to leaders within the business area on various aspects of the budget process
Supports initiatives that result in improvements related to the budget process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
At least five years related experience
Demonstrated experience in strategy and with business and operational performance measures
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in communications with demonstrated ability to deliver effective and strategic messages to a variety of audiences
Strong technical background in Microsoft Office suite
Experience leveraging technology
Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills, capable of leading with teams
Demonstrated ability to meet business and financial objectives

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic planningbudgetinganalyticsmetrics developmentbenchmarkingreportingoperational performance measuresautomated solutionsdecision makingimplementation planning

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaboration skillsleadershipstrategic messagingguidancecoordinationteam participation

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in business administrationrelated field degreebusiness analysis certificationproject management certificationdata analytics certificationfinancial management certificationstrategic planning certificationleadership trainingcommunication skills trainingbudgeting certification