Lead Utility Strategy Analyst

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Lead Utility Strategy Analyst is a role in CenterPoint’s Utility Strategy group that supports enterprise-wide initiatives impacting CenterPoint’s business operations. Utility Strategy sits at the intersection of operations, regulatory, and several support functions. The group drives organic growth strategy across CenterPoint’s electric and gas service territories and is a critical support function to CenterPoint’s executive leadership team.  A successful candidate will be responsible for understanding the energy and utility landscape, analyzing identified opportunities for CenterPoint Energy, and developing communication materials on the identified opportunities for senior leadership. Candidates should have a keen interest in emerging technologies, trends, and opportunities in the utility landscape, a strong analytical background, a collaborative work style, and an ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. A candidate should feel comfortable with ambiguous problems and have the ability to apply a hypothesis-driven, logical approach to such problems. A candidate should also be comfortable living CenterPoint Energy’s purposes and values.

Essential Functions

• Provide support in the development of strategy documents: presentations, summaries, and deliverables for the Company’s executive leadership

• Develop and provide supporting analysis (business analytics, market fundamentals, etc.) for presentations to upper management
• Conduct ongoing research on industry actions
• Provide support on decisions to be made by Company leadership; develop recommendations and associated business cases
• Partner with regulatory team to provide analysis and support on impacts resulting from proposed strategic projects
• Attend industry meetings and conferences as applicable to remain current with industry fundamentals, practices and trends
• Support execution of strategic projects and partner with appropriate business units
• Monitor, track, and report on strategic projects

Education Description

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

• MBA is appreciated, but not required 

Experience

• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field

• Candidates should have strong analytical backgrounds with robust communication skills

• Candidates should have an understanding of the utility sector

• Prior industry experience and/or advisory/consulting experience in the utility/energy sector strongly preferred 

• Experience in the regulated energy industry is a plus 

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. 

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time 
Posting Start Date: 05/07/2025​
Posting End Date: 05/21/2025

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