Data Performance Analyst

Xcel Energy

Data Performance Analyst at Xcel Energy capturing and analyzing key business data. Leading technology implementation for data management and performance improvement strategies.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,900 - $120,566 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPythonSQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position leads the program development, implementation, and management to capture, maintain, and analyze data & work processes accurately and consistently for operational, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Plays a crucial role in handling and analyzing large datasets to uncover valuable insights.
Uses statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization techniques to interpret complex data and translate the data findings into actionable business strategies that support data-driven decision-making.
Assists in developing predictive models, automating data collection processes and ensuring data quality and integrity.
Responsible for obtaining, creating, and analyzing data to monitor business performance & create/generate operational.
Identifies performance trends and areas for improvement.
Leads the development & implementation of technology, information systems, and strategies targeted at the maintenance/tracking of data ensuring compliance with all business, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Liaison to other business areas regarding data quality & use for business reporting.
Directs the formation, development, and implementation of tools specifically designed to improve the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of data.
Tracks & reports performance results.
In cooperation with leadership, identifies actions to improve performance and/or performance tracking.
Monitors associated change management within the business to prepare for, adopt, and sustain business changes.
Oversees the development & maintenance of appropriate project tracking tools, system enhancements.
Supports cross-functional collaboration in the development & tracking of business improvements supporting data management processes.
Finds new opportunities in statistical analysis, predictive analytics, and transforming data into information with appropriate business context.
Investigates complex data table structures to identify data relationships & the location of required data.
Validates accuracy of the extraction or query results.
Leads the development/implementation of technology addressing the gathering of data with regard to Capital improvements, equipment removal, ongoing maintenance, and operation of assets.
Recognized as the key S.M.E. with leadership to understand business challenges & forge a partnering relationship for problem solving.
Clarifies data requirements, manages expectations, and enhances organization's credibility, transparency, and partnership within Xcel and its vendor relationships.
Supports an environment of continuous improvement & learning to foster skill development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Math, Finance, Statistics or related scientific fields (or combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge)
Demonstrated expert level knowledge in MS Office applications
5-7 years related work experience demonstrating mastery skill levels with database structures, query and report building, data analysis, data research, data quality review, data requirements development, flowcharting, and data graphing/presentation
Experience or proficiency with data analytics tools such as Microsoft Excel, Business Objects, Databricks, Python, Java, VBA, SQL, and PowerBI
Strong organizational/time management skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects concurrently with no supervision while meeting schedules and deadlines to assure successful results
Strong communication skills and assertiveness to ask insightful questions and learn industry-specific processes and terminology.
3-5 years related generation (thermal, wind, solar, and battery) experience desired

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

Data AnalysisPredictive ModelingData VisualizationDatabase StructuresQuery BuildingData Quality ReviewFlowchartingData GraphingStatistical MethodsMachine Learning Algorithms

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAssertivenessCross-Functional Collaboration