Systems​/Business Analyst

Position Summary

At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. To deliver that energy, we rely on a skilled and dedicated project delivery team. We are seeking a Transformational Financial Controller (Business Analyst II) to join our project delivery team. This role is ideal for a motivated and growth-oriented Business Analyst who thrives in a collaborative environment and is excited to contribute to the analysis, design, and rollout of new hardware and end-user technologies.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in business analysis, experience partnering with end users, and the ability to effectively translate business needs into actionable technical requirements. Experience supporting end-user services (laptops, printers, and productivity tools such as Copilot) is highly desirable.

This role supports enterprise technology initiatives focused on end-user hardware and tools. The Business Analyst II will work closely with project managers, IT teams, and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly defined, validated, and successfully delivered.

• Partner in a team environment to support the analysis, design, and rollout of new hardware and end-user technologies
• Elicit, analyze, and document detailed business requirements to drive effective problem resolution
• Act as a communication liaison between multiple business stakeholders and IT teams
• Create and execute test scenarios/scripts to validate requirements and ensure traceability from requirements through validated results
• Provide task-level status updates to the project manager and team as required
• Support project deliverables based on project phase and timelines set by the project manager

Work activities will vary depending on the project phase and deliverables. Responsibilities may include:

• Conducting stakeholder meetings to gather requirements
• Documenting business and functional requirements
• Creating test plans and scripts
• Coordinating with IT teams during design and implementation
• Providing status updates and tracking milestone progress

Priorities and deadlines will be established by the Project Manager.

• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Strong partnership between business stakeholders and IT
• Work direction provided by the Project Manager
• Opportunity to gain exposure across multiple operating companies and business units

This is a strong opportunity for a self-starter looking to grow their Business Analyst skillset within a large corporate environment.

• Full-time
• Standard corporate business hours
• Hybrid schedule (Tuesday–Thursday in office; contractors may have additional flexibility)

Hybrid work model at Xcel corporate offices. Parking ramps available near office locations. Daily parking expenses are the responsibility of the contractor. Local candidates preferred; non-local candidates willing to relocate at their own expense may be considered.

• 3+ years of Business Analyst experience
• Strong experience eliciting and documenting business requirements
• Experience creating test scripts and validating requirements
  
  Strong ability to estimate timelines and meet target dates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with business stakeholders and IT resources

• Experience working within large corporate environments with multiple operating companies and business units
• Experience supporting End User Services (laptops, printers, productivity tools such as Copilot)
• Self-starter with a proactive, positive attitude and strong learning agility

55 - 73 USD hourly