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Commercial Analyst

Murray Resources

The Woodlands, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Billing, Business Development, Cash Flow Projection, Communication Skills, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Economics, Energy Engineering, Energy Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Projections, Forecasting, Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Marketing, Multitasking, Natural Gas, Operational Measurement, Portfolio Analysis, Power Generation, Problem Solving Skills, Project Evaluation, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Sales, Supplier Optimization, Team Player, Vision Plan
LOCATION
The Woodlands, TX
POSTED
9 days ago
A fast-growing energy midstream firm is seeking a Natural Gas Commercial Analyst to join the team. This is a hands-on commercial role in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment focused on portfolio optimization, balancing, cost minimization, and project-level financial analysis. The Natural Gas Commercial Analyst is responsible for optimizing the natural gas supply portfolio to support long-term, firm supply contracts with commercial, industrial, and electric generation customers.

Salary + Additional Benefits:
  • $100,000–$110,000 
  • Annual Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401K - company match

Location: The Woodlands, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:
  • Daily Gas Optimization & Balancing
    • Monitor and manage daily long and short positions resulting from multiple customer contracts and upstream transportation arrangements.
    • Optimize purchases, sales, and nominations to minimize imbalances, transportation costs, and penalties.
  • Gas Supply Procurement
    • Source and purchase natural gas from upstream producers and marketers to meet long-term customer obligations under firm supply and/or transportation contracts.
  • Transportation Management
    • Coordinate and optimize upstream pipeline transportation capacity, including nominations, scheduling, and capacity releases as needed to support delivery to customers.
    • Identify additional margin opportunities through optimization and incremental storage strategies.
  • Portfolio Analysis & Forecasting
    • Analyze customer demand forecasts, pipeline constraints, and market conditions to develop and execute daily/weekly/monthly supply plans.
  • Project Financial Analysis
    • Perform project IRR calculations using discounted cash flow models to evaluate new customer laterals, supply arrangements, and optimization opportunities.
  • Contract Support
    • Assist in structuring and executing gas supply agreements and transportation contracts that support new customer laterals and expansions.
  • Risk & Cost Management
    • Identify and mitigate supply and transportation risks; continuously seek opportunities to reduce delivered gas costs through optimization strategies.
  • Reporting & Analytics
    • Prepare daily position reports, imbalance summaries, and cost analyses for internal stakeholders.
    • Support month-end settlement and accrual processes.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Work closely with business development on new customer opportunities, operations on measurement and balancing, and accounting on invoicing and settlements.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Energy Management, Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in natural gas supply, portfolio optimization, transportation scheduling, or commercial gas operations (midstream, marketing, or utility experience preferred)
  • Proficiency with project IRR calculations using discounted cash flow models
  • Strong understanding of natural gas markets, pipeline transportation, nominations, balancing, and imbalance management
  • Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools
  • Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple daily priorities
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Experience supporting or managing long-term gas supply contracts for industrial or power generation customers preferred
  • Familiarity with multiple interstate/intrastate pipelines and their tariff structures preferred
  • Knowledge of natural gas accounting, settlement processes, and regulatory requirements preferred
  • Experience with gas optimization software or ETRM systems is a plus

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.

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