Mid Level Cost Analyst Jobs
Mid level cost analyst jobs go to professionals ready to own cost studies end to end, guide junior analysts, and deliver recommendations without close supervision. Openings run across Technology & Software, Energy, and Retail, with 23% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Northrop Grumman, ATI, and ASML hiring at this level now.
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Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
Position Summary
Join Xcel Energy as a Transmission Production Cost Modeling Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our electric power system! Prepare and direct economic transmission planning efforts using PROMOD and other tools to serve Xcel Energy's electric power system planning functions serving native customer demand and energy requirements to support regulatory filing, reduce customer costs and meet corporate budgeting requirements. Support the preparation of direct testimony for regulatory proceedings and provide responses to regulatory agencies information requests pertaining to wholesale energy market plans related to the transmission system. Investigate and develop new techniques to improve economic transmission planning processes. Support transmission planning work including evaluation of interregional projects and congestion cost mitigation opportunities.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist in development of energy market forecasts for electric transmission development to support long range plans, regulatory filings, and reduce congestion. Support development of direct testimony for regulatory proceedings. Work with senior modelers to provide responses to regulatory agencies information requests pertaining to wholesale energy market-based plans and modeling of Xcel Energy's transmission system. Direct independent analyses to respond to or support regulatory agencies review of Xcel Energy's transmission system.
- Support the develop production cost inputs into transmission modeling for electric system planning purposes. Produce electric system production cost uploads needed within Integrated System Planning. Prepare forecasts of off system impacts to congestion and curtailment.
- Work with senior Modelers to perform electric system transmission modeling analyses to independently evaluate activities of Xcel Energy's operating companies, from a Risk Management perspective, pertaining to transmission assets, regional planning processes, competitive transmission development, transmission and environmental issues. Prepare independent evaluations of regional transmission plans, and initiate analysis of existing and new transmission system limitations.
- Perform monthly assessment of resource congestion and curtailment. Support responses to regulatory group and state regulatory agencies requests and questions.
- Investigate and develop new techniques to improve economic transmission planning processes.
- Maintain and verify all input data as necessary for the transmission production cost modeling team. Ensure transmission and generation system data is available to accurately modeled in terms of ratings, flow gates, fuel costs, production capability (heat rates, capacity, VOM, etc.) and contract terms in order to provide accurate analysis of transmission system impacts. Optimize existing and develop new programs to post process output.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts degree in electrical engineering, economics, mathematics, physics, quantitative analysis, business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in analyzing transmission systems including 3 years of experience in wholesale energy markets using financial tools/production simulation software.
- Must have advanced quantitative analysis skills and extensive knowledge in the systems and software required for such analyses.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience with Production Cost Modeling software or equivalent.
- Advanced skills using spreadsheet and database software.
- Extensive knowledge of the performance, operations, and modeling of assets, preferably Xcel Energy's assets.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: 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
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 09/29/26
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
Position Summary
Join Xcel Energy as a Transmission Production Cost Modeling Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our electric power system! Prepare and direct economic transmission planning efforts using PROMOD and other tools to serve Xcel Energy's electric power system planning functions serving native customer demand and energy requirements to support regulatory filing, reduce customer costs and meet corporate budgeting requirements. Support the preparation of direct testimony for regulatory proceedings and provide responses to regulatory agencies information requests pertaining to wholesale energy market plans related to the transmission system. Investigate and develop new techniques to improve economic transmission planning processes. Support transmission planning work including evaluation of interregional projects and congestion cost mitigation opportunities.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist in development of energy market forecasts for electric transmission development to support long range plans, regulatory filings, and reduce congestion. Support development of direct testimony for regulatory proceedings. Work with senior modelers to provide responses to regulatory agencies information requests pertaining to wholesale energy market-based plans and modeling of Xcel Energy's transmission system. Direct independent analyses to respond to or support regulatory agencies review of Xcel Energy's transmission system.
- Support the develop production cost inputs into transmission modeling for electric system planning purposes. Produce electric system production cost uploads needed within Integrated System Planning. Prepare forecasts of off system impacts to congestion and curtailment.
- Work with senior Modelers to perform electric system transmission modeling analyses to independently evaluate activities of Xcel Energy's operating companies, from a Risk Management perspective, pertaining to transmission assets, regional planning processes, competitive transmission development, transmission and environmental issues. Prepare independent evaluations of regional transmission plans, and initiate analysis of existing and new transmission system limitations.
- Perform monthly assessment of resource congestion and curtailment. Support responses to regulatory group and state regulatory agencies requests and questions.
- Investigate and develop new techniques to improve economic transmission planning processes.
- Maintain and verify all input data as necessary for the transmission production cost modeling team. Ensure transmission and generation system data is available to accurately modeled in terms of ratings, flow gates, fuel costs, production capability (heat rates, capacity, VOM, etc.) and contract terms in order to provide accurate analysis of transmission system impacts. Optimize existing and develop new programs to post process output.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts degree in electrical engineering, economics, mathematics, physics, quantitative analysis, business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in analyzing transmission systems including 3 years of experience in wholesale energy markets using financial tools/production simulation software.
- Must have advanced quantitative analysis skills and extensive knowledge in the systems and software required for such analyses.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience with Production Cost Modeling software or equivalent.
- Advanced skills using spreadsheet and database software.
- Extensive knowledge of the performance, operations, and modeling of assets, preferably Xcel Energy's assets.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: 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
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 09/29/26
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Mid Level Cost Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level cost analyst job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just support. Highlight projects where you drove cost modeling, variance analysis, or budget forecasting from start to finish rather than assisting on them. Tailor your resume to show the business decisions your work informed, and bring specific examples of how your analysis changed a planning or procurement outcome. Employers at this level want analysts who operate with confidence, not ones who need step-by-step direction.
Which companies hire mid level cost analysts?
Companies hiring mid level cost analysts right now include Northrop Grumman, ATI, and ASML, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers a wide range of employers, from large manufacturers and defense contractors to healthcare systems and financial services firms that run ongoing cost control and operational finance programs.
Are there remote mid level cost analyst jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 23% of mid level cost analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making flexible arrangements a realistic option for candidates at this stage. Roles tied to plant operations or physical inventory tend to require on-site presence, while corporate finance and planning functions are more likely to support remote work.
How do I move up to a mid level cost analyst role?
Progression into mid level typically comes from building genuine ownership over two to four years in an entry-level role. That means moving beyond data entry and report generation into leading your own analyses, identifying cost variances proactively, and connecting financial findings to operational decisions. Analysts who develop proficiency in ERP systems, standard costing methods, and cross-functional communication tend to make the transition most clearly and quickly.
Which industries hire the most mid level cost analysts?
Mid Level cost analyst roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Energy, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they manage complex cost structures, multi-site operations, or high procurement volumes that require experienced analysts to maintain accuracy, support planning cycles, and surface savings opportunities at scale.