Mgr Gas Acquisition

About the role

Manages Gas Acquisition Team personnel in the Gas Supply and Transportation unit responsible for analyzing gas requirements, purchasing short and long-term gas supplies, and scheduling gas for Market Based Rates (MBR) and Off System Sales (OSS) program customers. Oversees analyses of seasonal capacity plans and identifies excess capacity available for OSS or Capacity Release (CR) programs. Responsible for above the line revenue and margin growth in the Off System Sales program and/or Merchant Service Programs (MBR, OSS, CR) and/or achieving the Minority and Women owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) procurement percentage target. Assists the Manager, Gas Supply and Transportation with the preparation of testimony and data responses in the Case 9500 series MBR annual reviews and/or annual 1307(f) filing. Coordinates gas purchase reporting to ensure the proper journalizing of gas supply costs and margins by Accounting for the monthly close. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities of the Gas Acquisition Team using leadership skills and an in-depth working knowledge of the gas supply portfolio and contracted services on the interstate pipelines. Leads the team in achieving the annual Merchant Service Program Goal and MWBE procurement percentage for Gas Supply and Transportation. (60%)
• Manage the preparation and distribution of analyses related to short and long-term interstate gas pipeline capacity and gas supply planning. Advises on strategic decisions related to storage injection and withdrawal plans, storage asset management, and peak shaving utilization. (20%)
• Assist in the preparation of testimony and responses to data requests in regulatory proceedings. (10%)
• Fosters development and coaching for employees and provides timely feedback regarding groups and individual performance. Provide absence/vacation relief for unit manager. (10%)

Job Scope

Day to day supervisory responsibilities are direct, administrative, or functional in nature, and typically involves the management of the Gas Acquisition team consisting of Senior Gas Supply and Transportation Analyst(s) assisting with gas purchases and sales, Gas Supply Coordinator(s) nominating and scheduling daily, monthly and seasonal gas supplies. May also oversee a Senior Engineer involved in gas capacity planning and interstate gas supply analyses. Acts as the Gas Supply and Transportation unit's subject matter expert with respect to daily interstate gas pipeline services and operations impacting gas supply. Has and maintains an in-depth knowledge of gas commodity markets in our supply basins and physical trading techniques. Ensures that least cost MBR supply consistent with reliability is achieved to meet Merchant Service Program Goals. Work involves communicating with and influencing internal and external contacts, including contacts with senior managers, numerous internal departments, customers, suppliers, and interstate pipeline organizations, which require satisfactory disposition, ability to adjust, adroitness in selecting appropriate courses of action, and diplomacy. Cooperation, tact, excellent judgment, and persuasiveness are essential to assure a positive affect on the Company's image and/or business. Work is diversified and complex in nature. Work involves the understanding and application of overall Company policies and guidelines and a wide range of practices and procedures. Generally operates with certain degree of latitude for un-reviewed action and independent decision-making. Work is subject to occasional review.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA or BS degree and 7–10 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to direct the work activities of other personnel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs
• In lieu of degree, 9–12 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuit or completion of MBA
• Electric utility industry experience preferred
• Read, understand, and interpret policy and negotiating policy for company on FERC dockets, rate cases and Pipeline open season. Translate open season and must have an understanding of gas supply procurement and rate design and AMA agreement.
• Supervisory experience
• Preferred FERC and Utility Regulatory Certificate Programs
• EEI regulatory training
• Public Utility Law courses
• Supports interpretation of FERC filings, rate cases, tariffs, and regulatory proceedings.
• PJM Market Certification
• PMP Certification
• Advanced Power BI & SQL
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Regulatory FERC Rate Design Training
• Oracle CC&B (Customer Care & Billing) Retail Operations systems
• EDI transaction processing (814, 867, 810, etc.)
• Salesforce Case Management
• PJM eSuite
• PJM Tools
• Meter Data Management (MDM) systems
• CIS Billing platforms

Pay

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $125,600.00/Yr. – $172,700.00/Yr.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program