Manager, Gas Supply

Tract•Mercer Island, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tract is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Manager, Gas Supply to support the execution of natural gas procurement across Tract's data center portfolio — including both behind-the-meter (BTM) power generation and grid-facing power projects. Reporting directly to the VP of Energy Procurement, this role sits at the center of unlocking Tract’s power strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operational and commercial activities that turn strategy into reality across multiple sites, while also helping shape how Tract builds its gas supply platform over time. The Manager will coordinate pipeline interconnection processes, manage counterparty engagement, support commercial negotiations, and ensure internal stakeholders have clear visibility into gas supply costs, timelines, and risks. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role with a clear path to increased strategic responsibility as Tract’s portfolio scales. The ideal candidate is hungry to build, comfortable operating across multiple projects at once, and excited to help design the playbooks and processes for a growing gas supply function.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Energy Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in natural gas trading, scheduling, natural gas origination, business development, or related gas operations experience
Established network of contacts across gas marketers, producers, and pipeline companies
Experience negotiating and executing commercial agreements with gas suppliers, marketers, and pipeline operators
Familiarity with gas trading practices, pipeline transportation, storage structures, and contract mechanisms (ICAs, OBAs, commodity agreements)
Strong understanding of natural gas pipelines, nominations, and scheduling processes
Experience working with or alongside energy marketers or trading organizations
Familiarity with pipeline systems, EBBs, and gas management tools
Ability to navigate pipeline informational postings to identify and interpret applicable tariffs, general terms and conditions, capacity offers, open season processes, and interconnection agreements
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent commercial and operational workflows and drive them to completion

Nice To Haves

Exposure to ERCOT, PJM, or other organized wholesale markets
Basic technical understanding of natural gas-fired generation (gas turbines, reciprocating engines, fuel cells) and gas infrastructure
Knowledge of regulatory and environmental issues related to the development of natural gas infrastructure projects
Experience managing complex process workflows across multiple concurrent projects
MBA or advanced degree

Responsibilities

Proactively establish and maintain relationships with gas marketers, producers, and pipeline operators — including initial outreach, identifying the right contacts, and coordinating NDAs
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact with gas suppliers and pipeline counterparties, escalating strategic or complex matters to the VP of Energy Procurement
Maintain an organized tracker of counterparty relationships, agreements, and key contacts across the portfolio
Help shape Tract’s long-term counterparty relationship strategy by identifying high-value partners, potential portfolio gaps, and opportunities for new commercial structures
Navigate pipeline EBBs and informational postings to identify applicable tariffs, capacity offers, and open season postings
Manage end-to-end open season participation — coordinating internal inputs, preparing and submitting responses, and shepherding approvals through the organization
Track pipeline open seasons timelines, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple pipeline systems
Work directly with intra- and interstate pipeline companies to submit and track interconnect requests
Support negotiation of natural gas commercial transactions including NAESB special provisions, gas supply agreements, precedent agreements, and transportation agreements
Prepare analysis and documentation to support contract negotiations, including risk identification and proposed solutions
Coordinate execution of ICAs, OBAs, and commodity agreements, ensuring all internal reviews and approvals are completed on schedule
Partner closely with the VP of Energy Procurement to stress-test commercial options and recommend paths forward across multiple projects
Evaluate natural gas infrastructure options to support data center siting and development needs
Utilize internal GIS mapping tools to identify and analyze interconnection options, engaging pipeline counterparties for cost and timeline estimates
Summarize findings and recommendations for the VP of Energy Procurement and cross-functional teams
Contribute to the development of repeatable frameworks for comparing gas infrastructure options across markets and sites
Translate gas supply requirements into clear cost inputs, delivery timelines, and risk assessments for internal stakeholders (development, engineering, power, finance)
Partner with engineering and power teams to align on heat rates, equipment specifications, future growth needs, and gas ramp schedules
Determine appropriate gas gate station sizing and commodity purchase quantities in coordination with engineering
Monitor gas market conditions and maintain up-to-date intelligence on pricing, supply availability, and operational risks
Track regional pipeline infrastructure, capacity dynamics, and constraints
Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on market trends and relevant developments
Identify emerging opportunities and risks in gas markets and infrastructure that could influence Tract’s strategy, and surface them with clear recommendations