Minnesota Government Affairs and Regulatory Manager

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

The Legislative & Regulatory Policy Manager is responsible for helping manage Xcel Energy's relationship with the Legislature, the Governor's Office and the Public Utilities Commission. Outcomes from this position include proactively identifying issues of significance to Xcel Energy and the customers and communities served in the state, and initiating successful efforts that benefit the Company, its customers and communities. Efforts include protecting the company's and customers' interests before the legislature and helping to manage and resolve regulatory matters before the Public Utilities/Service Commissions.

This role must gain the cooperation of a range of other employees to utilize their expertise in the completion of these tasks.

• Lead the development, coordination, and execution of complex regulatory matters, including filings, testimony, discovery responses, and case strategy, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with Company objectives.
• Serve as a primary advocate for the Company before legislatures, public utilities/service commissions, and other regulatory forums, representing Company positions and advancing outcomes that benefit customers, communities, and the Company.
• Monitor, analyze, and anticipate political, legislative, and regulatory developments; proactively identify risks and opportunities; and recommend strategies to protect and advance Company interests.
• Develop and lead regulatory and public policy positions in partnership with internal subject matter experts and business leaders, coordinating Company resources to support effective engagement with regulators and government stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, legislators, executive branch officials, and key stakeholders; develop executive level messaging and briefings; and manage staff, budgets, lobbying activities, and required compliance filings.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications/public affairs, business, engineering, and/or policy.
• 8-10 years of public/media relations and policy experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and persuasion skills are necessary.
• Technical knowledge of utility industry, as well as understanding utility finance and business acumen.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including decision making and planning.
• Must be willing to work on a non-traditional schedule to accommodate the legislative session as well as other meetings with legislators, regulators, the media, and the public.
• Strong writing, MS office proficiency, ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Completion of an accredited MBA or JD program.
• Registered lobbyist in the state of Minnesota.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $ to $ per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits:
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

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Final date to receive applications: 06/26/26

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