Commercial Business Analyst

ONEOK, Inc

Tulsa, OK

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$74,000–$110,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Business Skills, Business Support, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displays, Communication Skills, Computer Workstations, Continuous Improvement, Contract Analysis, Cross-Functional, Crude Oil, Crude Oil Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Sets, Decision Support, Depth Perception, Disability Accommodations, Economic Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Fortune 500 Customers, Leadership, Logistics, Manual Dexterity, Market Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Multitasking, Natural Gas, Oil and Gas, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reconciliation, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales Qualification, Sustainability, Systems Analysis, Time Management, Value Chain Model, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Tulsa, OK

POSTED

Today

#WeAreONEOK–Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

Job Profile Summary

The Commercial Business Analyst – Crude Optimization provides analytical insight, commercial decision support, and performance visibility to help optimize ONEOK’s crude oil portfolio, improve asset utilization, and drive enterprise value. This role develops and maintains models, reporting tools, and business intelligence resources that evaluate crude oil movements, system constraints, market dynamics, quality considerations, and financial impacts across the crude value chain.

Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, the analyst identifies opportunities to reduce risk, enhance operational execution, and support strategic commercial decisions. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capabilities, business acumen, and communication skills to translate complex data into actionable recommendations that improve planning, strengthen commercial execution, and support continuous performance improvement.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

_Commercial Analysis and System Optimization_

+ Develop and maintain analytical tools and models used to evaluate crude oil movements, inventory positions, quality considerations, pricing dynamics, and operational constraints.

+ Analyze system performance and identify opportunities to improve asset utilization and commercial value across the crude portfolio.

+ Perform economic analysis and scenario modeling to quantify risk, opportunities, and financial impacts associated with commercial and operational decisions.

+ Support optimization initiatives through data-driven recommendations and business insights.

_Data Analytics and Business Intelligence_

+ Aggregate, validate, reconcile, and analyze data from multiple commercial and operational systems to support decision making.

+ Ensure data integrity and maintain accurate, reliable analytical outputs for stakeholders and leadership teams.

+ Identify opportunities to automate workflows and improve analytical processes through technology and process enhancements.

_Commercial and Cross-Functional Support_

+ Provide analytical support to Commercial, Scheduling, Operations, Quality, and other internal stakeholders.

+ Evaluate commercial opportunities, operational changes, and market trends to support business objectives.

+ Assess the financial and operational impact of changing market conditions, asset constraints, and system performance drivers.

+ Collaborate across business functions to ensure recommendations are practical, executable, and aligned with commercial objectives.

_Reporting and Decision Support_

+ Prepare recurring analyses, presentations, forecasts, and business performance reporting for stakeholders and leadership teams.

+ Clearly communicate assumptions, economic impacts, risks, and recommendations to support informed decision making.

+ Monitor performance trends and proactively communicate emerging risks and opportunities.

_Continuous Improvement_

+ Identify and implement improvements to models, workflows, reporting processes, and analytical methodologies.

+ Document processes, assumptions, and business logic to improve consistency, scalability, and organizational knowledge.

+ Support a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

Education

+ Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical or business discipline required.

Work Experience

+ Minimum 3 years of experience in the oil and gas industry preferred.

+ Experience developing analytical models, reporting solutions, and decision-support tools preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Knowledge of crude oil markets, logistics, and quality considerations

+ Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills, including experience with large, complex datasets

+ Ability to translate analysis into clear recommendations that support commercial decisions

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment

+ Strong communication skills, including the ability to present recommendations to leadership

+ Experience reading, interpreting, and understanding contracts

+ Strong initiative, organization, and time management skills

+ Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel

+ Experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL, VBA, Python, or other analytical tools preferred

Licenses and Certifications

+ None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

+ Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

+ Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)

+ Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

+ Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)

+ Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)

+ Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)

+ Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)

+ Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)

+ Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)

+ Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

+ Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)

+ Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)

+ Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)

+ Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)

+ Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)

+ Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)

+ Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)

+ Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)

+ Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)

+ Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)

+ Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)

+ Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)

+ Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)

+ Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)

+ Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

+ Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

+ Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)

+ Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

+ CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

+ Travel to other office locations required

Driving

+ Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

_ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law._

_The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK._

_ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547._

Expected Salary Range

$74,000.00 - $110,000.00

At ONEOK (NYSE: OKE), we deliver energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We are a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage and marine export services. Through our approximately 60,000-mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude oil that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future. As one of the largest integrated energy infrastructure companies in North America, ONEOK is delivering energy that makes a difference in the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world.

Commercial Business Analyst

ONEOK, Inc

Tulsa, OK

About the Company

ONEOK, Inc

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