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Position Summary
The Innovation & Transformation Office is seeking a graduate-level intern to support a strategic initiative focused on strengthening enterprise Change Management and Lean capability.
This role will support two primary workstreams:
1. Role clarity, career progression, and capability alignment across Change Management and Lean Management roles
2. Workload evaluation by role to assess alignment between role level, skills, and work performed
The intern will help define clear role outcomes, capability expectations, and development opportunities, while also providing an accurate current-state view of workload distribution across the department. This work will directly inform workforce planning, role design, and capability investment decisions supporting enterprise transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Role Clarity & Capability Alignment (Change Management & Lean Management)
• Review and analyze existing job descriptions across Change and Lean roles
• Audit role descriptions to assess alignment between documented responsibilities and day-to-day work
• Standardize and redefine roles by level (Analyst through Director), including clear scope, expectations, and accountabilities
• Define outcome-based deliverables and expectations by role level
• Identify performance standards and potential key performance indicators (KPIs) by role
• Partner with managers using a structured discussion template to validate role intent and differentiation
• Identify gaps in skills, role mix, or alignment between work performed and role level
• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations to support development, career progression, and workforce planning
Workload Evaluation (Change Management and two Lean Management departments - TBD)
• Data Collection & Analysis: Identify tasks, projects, and recurring activities; assess time spent, work volumes, and effort by role level
• Capacity & Utilization Assessment: Evaluate current staffing and workload distribution to identify under- or over-utilization
• Role Alignment Analysis: Factually assess how work is allocated across individuals and levels relative to role intent
• Gap Identification: Surface misalignment between role level and actual activities performed, including opportunities to rebalance or redesign work
What You'll Learn
• Enterprise change and lean capability development
• Job architecture, role differentiation, and outcome-based role design
• Workforce planning and career progression frameworks
• Workload assessment, capacity analysis, and role alignment
• Executive-level synthesis, recommendation development, and communication
This position is for a June 1st, 2026 start. These positions may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship's initial term based on the candidate's successful performance and Xcel's business needs.
Minimum Requirements

• Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business, Change Management, Lean, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills
• Comfortable engaging with leaders and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative input
• Interest in enterprise transformation, capability building, and organizational effectiveness
• Must be local to Minnesota
• Must be local student in Minnesota

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: $18.90 to $27.90 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays
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.
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Deadline to Apply: 05/26/26
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