Natural Gas/Fuels Portfolio Analyst

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports Front Office Trading, Middle Office Risk, and Back Office Settlements teams by providing fundamental and technical analyses and research of commodity markets. The analyst will evaluate the supply portfolio and asset position in relation to the regional market and recommend trading strategies and optimization opportunities. The primary focus will be on natural gas (spot and forward, physical, and financial), coal, diesel, and propane markets. The work contributes to supplying safe, reliable energy and achieving the Sustainable Energy Plan.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in either a business-related field (e.g., Economics, Finance, Accounting), Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Engineering, or Information Technology.
Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Effective written and oral communication skills, including strong presentation skills and the ability to listen and respond effectively and influence others.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree in a quantitative field is valued.
Hands-on work experience in energy commodities (e.g., natural gas, power, oil) is valued.
Knowledge of financial concepts (e.g., portfolio management, valuation, opportunity costs) and electric and gas utility operations is valued.
Experience using ETRM systems, analytical software products, and/or coding languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R, VBA) is valued.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with the Front Office energy trading team to assist with short-term trading decisions, optimize contracts and physical assets, develop the gas supply portfolio plan, and improve forecast accuracy and variance analysis.
Analyzing trading strategies, evaluating transaction effectiveness, identifying market and operational opportunities to add value, and communicating strategies and findings to the Front Office and other impacted personnel.
Performing ad-hoc sensitivity and risk analyses around our gas portfolio and proposed energy transactions, focusing on local market pricing, demand forecasts, regional liquidity, transportation, and basis risk.
Analyzing and reporting fundamental and technical Western US, North American, and global natural gas market trends, including historical prices and data, structural industry changes, and supply/demand balances.
Interfacing with personnel across the organization in regards to natural gas and generation fuel market information and our organization's operations and performance in these markets.

Benefits

Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave – 3 days per year
Paid Holidays – 12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness