Portfolio Manager – Power Purchase

Xcel Energy

. Negotiate and administer long-term power purchase agreements and associated legal documents between Xcel Energy and independent power producers .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $97,600 - $138,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating and administering long-term power purchase agreements, ensuring compliance and performance governance across independent power producer portfolios. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential for managing contract terms and resolving disputes effectively.

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Power Purchase Agreement NegotiationContract ManagementRegulatory Affairs ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationRisk MitigationPerformance GovernanceFinancial Document NegotiationMetering and Billing AgreementsLegislative IssuesAsset ManagementTechnical Power Generation MattersDispute ResolutionData Request Support

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Energy IndustryIndependent Power ProducersPower ProcurementSystem OperationsContract LawSystem Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate and administer long-term power purchase agreements and associated legal documents between Xcel Energy and independent power producers
Support negotiation of long-term power purchase agreements and development of new model contracts
Independently negotiate amendments, financing documents, and metering and billing agreements with legal counsel
Maximize risk mitigation and supplier performance
Manage and monitor long-term contract terms and conditions for counterparty compliance
Provide performance governance for facilities in the independent power producer portfolio across operating companies
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams with power project developers to ensure facilities come online as planned and provide contracted service
Maintain internal business relationships and professional relationships with independent power producers
Identify solutions to contract issues and improve purchase value and optionality
Resolve basic party disputes
Initiate and obtain timely approval of contracts and related documents through internal approval processes
Support regulatory filings and internal/external data requests by providing contract and transaction details
Draft testimony and answer intervener interrogatories for management review

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, or similar, or otherwise equivalent experience
Minimum 2 years experience in energy industry
Significant experience working on contract or asset management and other detailed technical power generation matters
Experience working on legislative and/or regulatory issues related to power procurement
Experience negotiating and administering contracts
Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Previous experience in system operations, regulatory affairs, contract law or system planning is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility