Data Consultant at Xcel Energy managing and analyzing data for electric generation and transmission systems, ensuring compliance and enhancing business processes.
Responsibilities
Leads the development and implementation of technology, information systems and strategies targeted at the maintenance and tracking of assets ensuring compliance with all regulatory, business and customer requirements
Liaison to other Operations Organizations (i.e. Generation, Transmission, Distribution), and Regulatory, and Business Systems groups regarding reliability data quality and use for corporate and regulatory reporting
Directs the formation, development and implementation of applications specifically designed to improve the accuracy, timeliness and integrity of asset data
Leads the development, prioritization and management of the business requirements related to new information systems projects and major enhancements and/or replacements for existing information systems related to reliability and operational system management
Manages the prioritization process for systems projects, preparation of regulatory, business and financial justification for projects, and ensures that overall project selection is integrated into corporate strategic plans, budgets, regulatory requirements and financial projections
Examines existing information systems and determines system and software configuration changes necessary to meet regulatory and business requirements
Oversees the development and maintenance of appropriate project tracking tools
Responsible for providing oversight and guidance for data system enhancements supporting the capture, maintenance and tracking of assets
Supports cross-functional collaboration in the development and tracking of business improvements supporting data management processes
Provides expertise and confidential internal consulting to Operations management on regulatory and business functions and the information systems needed to support those functions relative to Generation, Transmission, Distribution Operations, Regulatory, and Business Systems
Serves as the primary technology resource supporting the analysis, development, testing and implementation of both current and future data system applications utilized by the Operations organization
Investigates complex data table structures to identify data relationships and the location of required data
Validates accuracy of the extraction or query results
Stratifies results to provide meaningful insights and key messages
Leads the development and implementation of technology addressing the gathering of data with regard to Capital improvements, equipment removal, ongoing maintenance and operation of assets
Recognized as the key Subject Matter Expert with Operations personnel and senior management to understand business challenges and forge a partnering relationship for problem solving
Intimately understands the business and/or information challenge within operating groups
Offers suggestions for improvement and/or further research into data findings or process issues
Clarifies data requirements, manages expectations, and enhances organization's credibility, transparency, and partnership within Xcel Energy and its regulatory relationships
Provides direction and guidance to other staff as needed
Ensures all analytical and reporting responsibilities have identified backups who are trained as required
Supports an environment of continuous improvement and learning to foster skill development
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Math, Finance, Statistics or related scientific fields (or combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge)
Demonstrated expert level knowledge in Microsoft Office applications
5-7 years related work experience demonstrating mastery skill levels with database structures, application debugging, query and report building, data analysis, data research, data quality review, data requirements development, flowcharting, and data graphing/presentation
5-7 years of experience in technical data system development and advanced analysis with related experience in data management, analysis, or statistics (Desired)
Experience as business area liaison for IT development (Desired)
Process documentation experience for training and consistent application (Desired)
Advanced knowledge and experience in utility operations and related system applications (Desired)
Knowledge of Business Objects and Minitab (Desired)
In-depth knowledge of and competency in gas and electric utility design, construction, system operations and safety methods (Desired)
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)
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