Senior Commercial Support Analyst

• We are looking to hire someone to work in either our Columbus, Ohio or Merrillville, Indiana office on a hybrid schedule (2 days a week in office-moving to 3 days a week in office in September)

• We are open to hire at either the Analyst, Senior or Lead level, depending on experience (salary band listed is for senior level)

• team is looking for a self-motivated, organized individual that is open to change and has experience with negotiating contracts.

This role is responsible for participating in a goal-driven, team-oriented, high-performance department, and for promoting its culture throughout the broader organization. The Senior Operations Analyst will provide both technical and leadership support to internal business partners including the following departments: Energy Supply & Optimization, Forecasting, Regulatory/Rates, Legal, Financial Planning, and Strategic Planning. Strategies and recommendations offered will promote the corporate goal of providing safe, reliable, gas and electric service at the lowest cost reasonably possible to customers and identifying income opportunities for shareholders.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Partners with internal and external resources to support the fulfillment of the company’s near and long-term capacity/energy needs outlined in its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), Strategic Supply Plans and Your Energy, Your Future.

• Supports the on-boarding and incorporation of new assets to the portfolio including contract reviews and negotiations.

• Collaborates within and outside of Energy Supply & Optimization to develop strategies to address issues impacting supply and resource planning to provide reliable service to our customers.

• Witness and support duties as assigned by manager; lead testimony drafting and data request responses, including gas and/or electric rate case support.

• Performs in-depth analyses to evaluate NiSource’s portfolio of supply and capacity options to provide reliable and cost-effective service to its customers.

• Develops and performs ad hoc analysis and forecasting for: Generation, Gas Operations, Financial Planning, Rates/Regulatory, Environmental, and Energy Supply & Optimization departments.

• Provides projection of gas/energy unit and cost information utilized in Regulatory filings including gas and fuel cost adjustments and Rate Case proceedings.

• Analyzes data related to commodity price, weather, demand, purchases, pipeline rates and other related variables that influence supply and demand.

• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting as needed to support various regulatory processes and/or compliance filings, including emissions, FERC, MISO registrations, generating unit performance, and load analysis.

• Supports projects and process improvement initiatives.

• Provides coaching and guidance to Operations Analysts.

Required Qualifications for Position

• BS/BA in a quantitative discipline or equivalent experience

• Must be self-directed, have strong leadership skills, initiative, and the ability to perform duties effectively in a team-oriented environment

• Proven presentation skills, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving and time management skills

• Possess an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 (particularly Microsoft Excel - pivot tables, macro creation, and statistical analysis)

• Ability to collaborate in a hybrid working environment

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Master of Business Administration, Business Analytics, Accountancy, or equivalent business/data analytics graduate degree

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the utility industry specific to electric/natural gas markets, demand response, trading, and state/federal regulations

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Experience with process improvement, Six Sigma, and/or project management.

• Experience with wholesale electric generation contract negotiations (PPAs, BTAs, EPCs, Tolling Agreements, etc.)

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

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