Principal Performance Analyst - Minneapolis, MN

Position Summary Responsible as team lead for defining, implementing and supporting advanced analytics solutions and capabilities for implementation and maintenance of programs across the Nuclear Business Unit. Determines workload and priority for the team. Provides expertise in the integration, analysis and wrangling of data in support of using technology solutions to reduce the cost of compliance and monitor fleet performance. Manipulates/analyzes complex datasets with a variety of tools; communicates results clearly and concisely to provide insight to multiple audiences. Essential Responsibilities Data Wrangling/Exploration: Follow consistent practices to ensure data integrity and deal with imperfection; effectively process structured data; proficiently integrate datasets from various sources; draw conclusions; collaborate with stakeholders; analyze large amounts of data. Work Management: Manage multiple tasks, handle ambiguity and shifting priorities. Communicate status and estimates clearly and timely to management and team. Prioritize work for the team. Communication: Effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences; develop relationships; address analytic challenges; influence others. Programming: Develop efficient, high‑quality code; follow validation process; adhere to version control standards. Continuing Education: Proactively understand industry and organization‑specific business issues. Participate in training courses; continually improve technical skills. Data Visualization: Create meaningful visualizations to communicate results and highlight performance trends. Minimum 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. Expertise in SQL; comfortable working with large, complex datasets; drawing conclusions and proposing recommendations. Proven ability to partner, collaborate, and communicate with technical and non‑technical colleagues at all levels. Hands‑on experience constructing visual analytics with SAP products. Working knowledge of an analytics data warehouse and big data platforms. Familiarity with fundamentals of data pipelines, statistics and probability. Strong attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to wrangle data. Comfortable working with structured and unstructured data. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead a team. Preferred Qualifications Nuclear industry experience. Proficient programming experience in SQL / Python / M‑Code. Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint, Power Automate and Power Apps. Hands‑on experience constructing visual analytics with SAP Business Objects. Web Intelligence and SAP Analytics Cloud. 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 Compensation Anticipated starting base pay: $95,200.00 to $135,200.00 per year Equal Employment Opportunity 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Accessibility Statement Xcel Energy endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at View email address on click.appcast.io. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Legal Notice EEO is the Law: EEO is the Law Supplement: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination: Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF): Employee Rights (PDF): #J-18808-Ljbffr