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Principal Data Analyst

Xcel Energy

Minneapolis, MN
Full Time
Senior
95k-125k
13 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Principal Data Analyst at Xcel Energy is responsible for defining, implementing, and supporting advanced analytics solutions and capabilities. This role involves leading a team, managing workload and priorities, and providing expertise in data integration, analysis, and visualization to support business decision-making. The position offers opportunities for learning and growth within a company that values energy-related products and services across multiple states.

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow consistent practices to ensure data integrity and deal with imperfections in data.
  • Effectively process structured data and integrate data sets from various sources.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure solid data understanding and proper data transformation.
  • Analyze large datasets to discover trends and patterns, drawing conclusions and gaining actionable insights.
  • Manage multiple tasks, deal with ambiguity and shifting priorities, and communicate status and estimates clearly.
  • Develop efficient, high-quality code following validation processes and version control standards.
  • Create meaningful data visualizations to communicate results and highlight business impact.
  • Lead the team in defining, implementing, and supporting advanced analytics solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in MIS, CIS, Statistics, Analytics, or related IT degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in an analytics environment.
  • 3 to 5 years experience with SOX, NERC, and/or TSA regulatory requirements involving audit.
  • Expertise in SQL and ability to work within a regulatory environment consolidating various data sources.
  • Experience working with large, complex data sets and drawing conclusions.
  • Hands-on experience constructing visual analytics with SAP products and/or Microsoft Power BI.
  • Working knowledge of an analytics data warehouse and big data platform.
  • Familiarity with fundamentals of statistics, probability, and data pipelines.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to wrangle data.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead a team.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with data transformation and data visualization tools.
  • Knowledge of data pipelines and data warehouse fundamentals.
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured data.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in MIS, CIS, Statistics, Analytics or related IT degree
  • Minimum 8 years' experience in analytics

Benefits & Perks

  • Annual Incentive Program
  • Medical/Pharmacy Plan
  • Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Limited-Purpose FSA
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fitness Center Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Transit programs
  • Employee recognition program
  • Pension and 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
  • Parental Leave

Working at Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy strives to be the preferred and trusted provider of energy, offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to millions of customers across multiple states. The company values growth, learning, and a workplace that challenges employees while fostering a sense of pride and community.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 14, 2025
Job CategoryData Analytics
Salary95k-125k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Xcel Energy

Website

xcelenergy.com

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Industry

Other Electric Power Generation

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