Full-Time
Senior UX Research Analyst
Multiple Teams
Posted on 9/19/2025
NRG Energy
5,001-10,000 employees
Electricity generation and retail energy services
No salary listed
Houston, TX, USA
Hybrid
Candidates must reside in or intend to work remotely from specific states including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Washington D.C., Washington State.
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- 5+ years of experience in UX Research or related roles, preferably with some exposure to UX Design practices.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Design, or a related field.
- Proven track record of designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research (e.g., user interviews, field studies, usability testing, surveys, A/B testing).
- Ability to translate complex research findings into clear, actionable insights.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to executives and cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge or experience with Contentsquare for use of identifying user behavior trends and embedding it within the UX research framework.
- Comfortable collaborating in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
- Plan and conduct various qualitative and quantitative research studies (e.g., user interviews, usability testing, surveys) to gather actionable insights.
- Analyze and interpret data to create clear, concise reports and presentations that inform product strategies and design decisions.
- Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate user insights into every stage of the product lifecycle.
- Act as the voice of the user within the organization, ensuring that user needs and perspectives are always front and center.
- Continuously refine and improve research methods to gather the most relevant, high-quality data possible.
- Provide guidance to less experienced team members and help foster a culture of user-centered design.
- Working knowledge of UX design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) is a plus.
- Knowledge or experience with Adobe Analytics is a plus.
NRG Energy is a U.S.-based energy company that generates, sells, and distributes electricity and related services. It runs a large portfolio of power plants that use natural gas, coal, oil, nuclear, and growing amounts of solar and wind. The company operates in two main areas: electricity generation (selling to wholesale markets) and retail electricity sales (selling directly to end users with plans like fixed-rate and variable-rate electricity and services such as HVAC repair). Unlike many peers, NRG blends multiple fuel sources and maintains an integrated model that covers both generation and retail, helping hedge against wholesale price swings. Its reach spans millions of customers across the United States and parts of Canada, under multiple brand names and a range of offerings. The company aims to provide dependable energy to a broad customer base while adapting to evolving market conditions and regulatory environments using a diversified generation mix and product set.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Princeton, New Jersey
Founded
1989
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- LS Power acquisition doubles generation fleet and secures 5.4 GW data center pipeline.
- Caroline Golin's appointment leverages Google expertise for data center and VPP growth.
- $2.6B debt and $2.35B equity raises fund infrastructure without balance sheet strain.
What critics are saying
- ERCOT price collapses slash wholesale margins as in Q1 2026 per Raymond James.
- Vistra's nuclear capacity captures NRG's data center contracts within 12-24 months.
- Federal carbon mandates shutter coal plants by 2027, incurring $2B decommissioning costs.
What makes NRG Energy unique
- NRG integrates generation with retail serving 3.7 million customers across North America.
- Acquired Direct Energy in 2020 and Vivint Smart Home in 2022 for diversified revenue.
- Deploys Equilibrium's PowerOS AI for real-time portfolio optimization across assets.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Holidays
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Hybrid Work Options
Employee Discounts
Wellness Program
Company News
NRG Energy has priced concurrent offerings totalling $2.6 billion in senior notes. The offering comprises $500 million in 4.955% senior secured first lien notes due 2031, $1.05 billion in 5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2034, and $1.05 billion in 6.125% senior unsecured notes due 2036. The notes will be guaranteed by NRG's wholly-owned US subsidiaries. The secured notes will be backed by a first priority security interest in property and assets owned by NRG and guarantors. NRG intends to use proceeds from the offerings, alongside a proposed $900 million term loan, to repay revolving credit facility borrowings and fund a tender offer for subsidiary Lightning Power's 7.25% senior secured notes due 2032, plus transaction fees and general corporate purposes.
NRG Energy has expanded its data center power agreements and is acquiring LS Power assets, which will double its generation fleet. The company has contracted approximately 445 megawatts with a 5.4 gigawatt pipeline for energy-intensive computing facilities. NRG has created a Chief Growth and Policy Officer role, appointing Caroline Golin to coordinate growth, regulatory and policy efforts. The company also announced a $500,000 partnership with Vivint to fund educational and community initiatives in West Philadelphia. Trading at $164.07, NRG shares have returned 75.8% over the past year, though year-to-date performance shows a 1.3% decline. The moves position NRG alongside peers like NextEra Energy and Vistra in key US power markets, as the company responds to changing energy demand and regulatory requirements.
NRG Energy has appointed Caroline Golin as chief growth and policy officer in a newly created role. Dr Golin will oversee strategic execution of business initiatives addressing rising energy demand, focusing on data centre opportunities and residential virtual power plant programmes, whilst leading government and regulatory affairs functions. Dr Golin brings over 20 years of experience in market development and energy strategy. She most recently founded and led Envision Energy Advisors, and previously served as global head of energy market development and innovation at Google, where she co-created the company's initiative to operate on carbon-free energy by 2030. She holds a master's degree and PhD from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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