Compliance Analyst (contract)
Xcel Energy, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Overview
This position plays a critical role in supporting a large-scale, multi-year transformation effort to modernize billing and customer-facing systems across multiple operating companies. The successful candidate will serve as a key resource in navigating the complex intersection of regulatory requirements, tariff structures, and legal frameworks as systems and processes evolve. This role requires someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while managing ambiguity and supporting cross-functional teams through discovery, design, and implementation phases. The individual will be instrumental in ensuring that compliance considerations are integrated throughout the transformation journey, responding to regulatory inquiries, supporting process redesign efforts, and providing critical analysis that bridges operational needs with regulatory obligations.
Responsibilities
Respond to regulatory and discovery questions from multiple operating companies throughout the transformation project
Support new process design initiatives by researching and applying regulatory, tariff, and legal requirements
Participate in daily standups, work sessions, blueprinting activities, and design workshops with cross-functional teams
Conduct research to understand the impact of regulatory, legal, and tariff concepts on evolving systems and processes
Perform risk assessments and analyze existing policies to identify gaps and recommend improvements
Support documentation efforts and collaboration activities during implementation phases
Monitor operational compliance practices as they relate to system modernization efforts
Gather data, conduct analyses, and prepare materials related to compliance reviews
Provide technical expertise in identifying and reducing areas of potential risk during the transformation
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across operating companies and vendor teams
Qualifications
Deep understanding of regulatory, legal, and tariff concepts and their application in complex organizations
Strong research and analytical capabilities with attention to detail
Proven experience supporting large transformation or implementation projects
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities
Capacity to manage ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
Change management mindset with flexibility to navigate evolving requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences
Dedication and commitment to long-term, multi-year project work
Ability to maintain pace and productivity in a fast-moving transformation environment
Project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities
Experience
Multi-year experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or similar functions
Background working with large, complex organizations, preferably in the utilities sector
Demonstrated experience supporting system transformation or modernization initiatives
Familiarity with SAP and Salesforce platforms is preferred
Experience using collaboration tools such as Confluence and Jira is a plus
Previous work in the utilities industry is highly desirable
Education
Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Compensation
Pay Rate Range: 32.77 - 43.69 USD hourly
The closing date for applications for this job posting is 5/22/2026.
Should you require any accommodations in responding to this job posting or at any stage during the application process, kindly e-mail: xcelenergyprogramoffice@magnitglobal.com
Benefits and work arrangement information may be provided during the interview process. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with flexibility while ensuring in-person collaboration during key project milestones.
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This position plays a critical role in supporting a large-scale, multi-year transformation effort to modernize billing and customer-facing systems across multiple operating companies. The successful candidate will serve as a key resource in navigating the complex intersection of regulatory requirements, tariff structures, and legal frameworks as systems and processes evolve. This role requires someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while managing ambiguity and supporting cross-functional teams through discovery, design, and implementation phases. The individual will be instrumental in ensuring that compliance considerations are integrated throughout the transformation journey, responding to regulatory inquiries, supporting process redesign efforts, and providing critical analysis that bridges operational needs with regulatory obligations.
Responsibilities
Respond to regulatory and discovery questions from multiple operating companies throughout the transformation project
Support new process design initiatives by researching and applying regulatory, tariff, and legal requirements
Participate in daily standups, work sessions, blueprinting activities, and design workshops with cross-functional teams
Conduct research to understand the impact of regulatory, legal, and tariff concepts on evolving systems and processes
Perform risk assessments and analyze existing policies to identify gaps and recommend improvements
Support documentation efforts and collaboration activities during implementation phases
Monitor operational compliance practices as they relate to system modernization efforts
Gather data, conduct analyses, and prepare materials related to compliance reviews
Provide technical expertise in identifying and reducing areas of potential risk during the transformation
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across operating companies and vendor teams
Qualifications
Deep understanding of regulatory, legal, and tariff concepts and their application in complex organizations
Strong research and analytical capabilities with attention to detail
Proven experience supporting large transformation or implementation projects
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities
Capacity to manage ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
Change management mindset with flexibility to navigate evolving requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences
Dedication and commitment to long-term, multi-year project work
Ability to maintain pace and productivity in a fast-moving transformation environment
Project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities
Experience
Multi-year experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or similar functions
Background working with large, complex organizations, preferably in the utilities sector
Demonstrated experience supporting system transformation or modernization initiatives
Familiarity with SAP and Salesforce platforms is preferred
Experience using collaboration tools such as Confluence and Jira is a plus
Previous work in the utilities industry is highly desirable
Education
Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Compensation
Pay Rate Range: 32.77 - 43.69 USD hourly
The closing date for applications for this job posting is 5/22/2026.
Should you require any accommodations in responding to this job posting or at any stage during the application process, kindly e-mail: xcelenergyprogramoffice@magnitglobal.com
Benefits and work arrangement information may be provided during the interview process. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with flexibility while ensuring in-person collaboration during key project milestones.
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