Utility Principal Pricing Analyst

Position Summary

Analyzes, develops and presents major rate design proposals to maintain an effective price structure for Xcel's utilities. Assumes lead role in developing effective pricing strategies for a restructured environment. Oversees the work of lower-level pricing analysts. Ensures that the pricing and costing needs of the business units are met.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develops, analyzes, and guides lower level analysts in the preparation of rate design proposals and filing requirements for general rate case filings, miscellaneous filings, and other regulatory filings.
• Conducts cost of service studies used in general rate cases, miscellaneous filings, and to meet the needs of Xcel's business units to ensure accurate and timely cost information.
• Develops new rate design proposals or modifications to existing rate structures to ensure maintenance of effective price structures, increased options available to customers for buying energy from Xcel, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates on area projects to ensure timely and accurate completion of necessary analyses for rate cases, rate design, revenue forecasting, and cost of service studies.
• Oversees the development of revenue forecasts and reports of historic revenues for official Company budgets and rate cases.
• Oversees the development and implementation of revenue recovery and refund mechanisms to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Works with the Manager of Pricing and Planning to develop strategies and proposals for effective pricing in a restructured environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or other technical field and 5 to 8 years experience in Rate Design; or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Advanced degree in one of the above areas is desirable.

Preferred Requirements

• Understanding of GAAP
• Understanding of uniform system of accounts (FERC)
• Understanding of cost-of-service revenue requirements and rate making
• Experience preparing testimony in regulated environment
• Experience navigating multiple stakeholder interests
• Presenting on technical topics

About Xcel Energy

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.

Company Values

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.

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

Pay

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $100,000.00 to $138,600.00 per year

Deadline to Apply

08/27/26