Business Operations Consultant

Position Summary

Responsible for the development and execution of strategies for Integrated System Planning (ISP) Business Operations. Direct technical, budgetary, and regulatory expertise in the development and presentation of major gas and electric initiatives to executive management and state and federal regulatory agencies. Provides leadership to cross‑functional teams in the development and implementation of strategies and the cost recovery of those strategies. Advocates jurisdictional specific positions that further the business objectives of Xcel Energy.

Ensures that the cost recovery and financial analysis needs of the business units are met. Prepares, files, and presents extensive expert testimony and stands as cross‑examiner of the most complex contested issues before regulatory agencies.

• Lead project teams to develop and prepare jurisdictional capital ($300+ million) and O&M budgets ($60+ million) and cost recovery mechanisms for use in regulatory filings and business unit planning to ensure accurate and timely cost information. Present budgets to jurisdictional OpCo presidents and gain approval of specific budgetary projects from the Investment Review Council.
• Develop, advocate and execute on regulatory strategies that enhance Xcel Energy’s profitability. Appear as an expert witness for the Company on complex regulatory projects. Analyze intervener testimony to formulate responsive testimony and assist with cross‑examination strategies. Lead negotiations of settlement agreements before regulatory agencies. Present information to state and federal regulatory agencies as a Company spokesperson on technical issues.
• Develop and prepare recommendations for effective cost recovery mechanisms and provide technical and regulatory expertise to the Sr. Director ISP Business Operations to support Xcel Energy’s objectives. Serve as a liaison with internal departments to support various cost recovery proposals.
• Demonstrate mastery of financial models and other cost recovery models, in order to run various scenarios as needed for changing circumstances or to analyze proposals. Perform financial and market analysis that supports project economics.
• Lead the development and execution of gas and electric strategies. Assist the Sr. Director ISP Business Operations in ensuring the effective function of the department and the accomplishment of business unit objectives. Actively share expertise on technical matters and provide assistance to other management on technical issues.

• BA/BS. Five to seven years of experience or equivalent in planning, operations, regulatory field or utility experience.
• Demonstrated advanced skills in problem solving, negotiating, oral and written communication of technical information, customer service and relationship development.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement or synergies that lead to goal achievement.
• Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment. Or equivalent.
• Ability to appear as an expert witness.
• Requires an understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory rules, issues, and trends.
• Occasional overnight travel and extensive overtime.
• Must be proficient in use of MS Office Suite.

• Advanced degree.

Anticipated starting base pay: $97,600.00 to $ per year.

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

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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