Gas Transportation Analyst II [214383]

Position Highlights & Non-Negotiables:

• Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site in Houston, TX (Local candidates only; no remote/hybrid option, no relocation assistance).

• Employment Type: 6-Month assignment | W2 Only (Strictly no Corp-to-Corp / C2C / 1099).

• Compensation: $41.56 – $46.18 per hour (W2).

• Natural Gas Experience: Minimum 3+ years analyzing natural gas transportation, pipeline operations, or physical gas flows.

• Contractual Acumen: Demonstrated familiarity with energy contract language, pipeline tariffs, and transportation agreements.

• Systems & Tools: Proficient in MS Office Suite (strong Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint (workflows); familiarity with Quorum, SAP, or GTS is a strong plus

In partnership with Aquent, a leading energy organization is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to drive the success of their transportation services and supply operations. In this dynamic role, you will play a pivotal part in optimizing profitability, ensuring regulatory compliance, and streamlining critical processes that keep energy flowing seamlessly. This is an incredible opportunity to leverage your analytical expertise to influence business decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute directly to large-scale utility expansion projects.

The Opportunity

In this essential position, you will conduct vital studies analyzing how internal and external factors influence profitability and operational efficiency. You will act as a key collaborator across multiple departments, ensuring robust internal controls and highly efficient reporting processes. By translating complex data into actionable insights, you will directly support territory growth, market analysis, and business cases for exciting new expansion initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive ad hoc, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including margin and expense analysis, productivity measurements, and delivery point modeling.
• Monitor and review regional territories to provide timely analysis on profitability, market conditions, physical flow reports, and emerging growth opportunities.
• Assist in developing and evaluating business cases, projections, and financial models for upcoming expansion projects.
• Collaborate on the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective internal controls to ensure full compliance with policies and standardized processes.
• Interface with cross-functional teams, including supply, billing, and regulatory departments, to ensure accurate and timely data flow.
• Serve as a skilled technical resource for key enterprise systems such as SAP, Quorum, FileNet, and SharePoint.
• Support the continuous improvement of business processes, specifically focusing on pipeline and receipt point verification.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Business, Economics, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in analytical roles within the energy or utility sector.
• Strong understanding of natural gas markets, pipeline operations, and transportation regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe, along with familiarity with energy trading or scheduling systems.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to interpret complex contracts and regulatory documents.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with SAP and SharePoint workflows.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience assisting with the project management of contractors.

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