Clearance Analyst (Job Family)

About the role

The Clearance Analyst supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the natural gas system by evaluating the operational impacts of planned and emergent work activities. This role partners closely with Gas Control, Engineering, System Planning, field operations, and project teams to assess operational risks, coordinate outage readiness, and support informed decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with operational knowledge to identify potential system impacts, facilitate stakeholder coordination, and help ensure successful project execution while maintaining system reliability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational impact assessments for planned and emergent work activities.
• Evaluate outages, isolation strategies, execution risks, stakeholder impacts, and mitigation requirements.
• Review engineering and operational documentation to identify risks, conflicts, and readiness concerns.
• Coordinate operational planning and outage readiness activities with Gas Control, Engineering, field operations, project teams, and external stakeholders.
• Support operational decision-making during abnormal operating conditions and emergent events.
• Review contingency plans, emergency isolation strategies, and operational preparedness activities.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and stakeholder alignment throughout project execution.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to planning, training, tools, and operational processes.
• Provide guidance and support to analysts and coordinators on impact analysis and work-readiness practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Understanding of natural gas operations and system fundamentals.
• Knowledge of outage coordination, isolation planning, and operational constraints.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering studies, operational data, GIS information, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and effectively coordinate across multiple functional teams.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Qualifications

• Preferred fields of study include Engineering, Engineering Technology, Data Analytics, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Operations Management, GIS, Business, or related disciplines.
• Equivalent utility, military technical, industrial operations, or energy-industry experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in utility operations, natural gas operations, Gas Control, engineering support, field operations, project coordination, emergency response, or related technical environments.
• Experience evaluating operational impacts, risks, or outage planning activities preferred.

Physical Demands

As a public utility, NiSource provides essential services to customers 24/7. Emergency needs can arise at various times throughout the year, including during storm season. Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts, which could include working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside of typical responsibilities.

Pay

Salary Range: $69,900.00 - $123,200.00. The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

Posting Start Date: 2026-10-19; Posting End Date: 2026-11-03 (job posting closes the day before the posting end date).