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.

Position Summary

Develops and implements energy and environmental strategy for Xcel Energy. Utilizes subject matter knowledge, and other experts, to establish effective legislative, regulatory policies that will achieve Xcel Energy's short- and long-term clean energy goals. Promotes Xcel Energy's clean energy leadership in a variety of forums. Creates regulatory and policy strategy and coordinates with operating company regulatory groups to implement strategy. Engages with external stakeholders on public policy, environmental, social and governance reporting and emerging trends.

Essential Responsibilities

• Advance state and federal government policy strategies in energy, environmental, regulatory and other areas affecting Xcel Energy. Develop corresponding corporate policy and strategy recommendations and position statements, obtain internal input, prepare management presentations, and secures senior management support for policy and strategy direction. Coordinate with key business units in the process of evaluating and executing environmental policy and strategies.

• Initiate new policy proposals that address emerging issues and aid in achieving Xcel Energy's carbon, clean energy and environmental goals. Coordinate with key business units in the development and launch of new initiatives.

• Promote and advocate Xcel Energy's clean energy leadership in public forums. Pursue opportunities to advance Xcel Energy's recognition for corporate environmental initiatives. Prepare company environmental, social and governance reports, and/or other internal/external communication material relative to environmental performance.

• Coordinate with operating company regulatory groups on policy strategy and implementation. Provide subject matter expertise in support of clean energy regulatory matters.

• Engage with local, state, and federal external stakeholders on a variety of topic areas including environmental reporting, public policy trends, new technology, emerging energy, and carbon emissions.

Minimum Requirements

• BA in engineering or environmental sciences, political science, public policy, or related field.

• Minimum eight years' experience in public policy, regulatory or communications field, including five years dealing with environmental, energy supply and related regulatory issues.

• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in engineering or environmental sciences, political science, public policy, business administration, or related field.

• Utility or Energy Policy experience

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.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $122,000.00 to $173,933.00 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.

Deadline to Apply: 07/15/24

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