Strategic Intelligence & Performance Analyst

Strategic Intelligence & Performance Analyst

Location:

Columbus General Office or Norfolk Operations Center;
Columbus or Norfolk, Nebraska

Salary Range: $8,218.00 - $10,478.00

Employment Type:

Full-time

Posting Date: 2/19/2026 | Closing Date: 3/5/2026

Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us!

By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you’re becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. We empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally, with safety at the helm and a supportive, inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. Here, you’re a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other.

Our power grid is consistently ranked for reliability and resilience, with a focus on excellence in customer service and employee satisfaction. Many team members have built lifelong careers here, supported by robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. Here you’ll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you can make a meaningful impact on communities, and where you can power a career you are proud of.

The Strategic Intelligence & Performance Analyst supports the development and execution of enterprise performance systems and strategic intelligence processes. This role maintains KPI databases, produces dashboards, and contributes to foresight and competitive intelligence efforts.

Bachelor’s degree in business, data analytics, strategic intelligence/management, organizational leadership, or related field and a minimum of three years (3+) of experience in performance analysis, strategic planning, or intelligence support. OR Associates degree in business, data analytics, strategic intelligence/management, organizational leadership, or related field and a minimum of five years (5+) of experience in performance analysis, strategic planning, or intelligence support.

Additional Experience

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is preferred
• Strong analytical and communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively across teams are required.

Success Profile

• Detail-oriented and data-driven
• Curious and proactive in identifying trends and signals
• Strong communicator who can translate data into insights
• Collaborative team player with a growth mindset
• Comfortable working in dynamic, cross-functional environments

None required

• Maintain and update KPI databases aligned with strategic goals
• Develop and refine dashboards to visualize performance trends
• Support quarterly CPRM reviews with data analysis and reporting

• Partner with priority team members to develop annual objectives and initiatives that align with enterprise strategy
• Coordinate, facilitate, and align strategic planning inputs across the District priority teams
• Support the development of quarterly performance review meeting materials including briefing decks and executive summaries
• Ensure integration of foresight, risk, and financial perspectives into planning cycles

• Lead monthly check-ins with initiative owners and teams to assess progress toward objectives
• Identify risks, delays, and acceleration opportunities
• Document and escalate issues for review and resolution
• Facilitate monthly insights into monthly and quarterly review briefings

• Assist in horizon scanning and early signal detection across key domains
• Contribute to scenario planning exercises and foresight briefings
• Monitor peer benchmarks and market trends
• Synthesize insights from the Competitive Intelligence Committee

• Facilitate the Corporate Performance Gaps, Results, Actions and Results (GDAR) process when metrics or objectives fall below target
• Coordinate corrective action planning with initiative leads
• Track follow-up actions and report outcomes to the Director of Corporate Strategy and Performance