Business Development Advisor - BD & Portfolio Strategy - MPLX

Exciting Career Awaits You

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

The Business Development Advisor will report to the Business Development Director and be based out of MPC's Findlay, Ohio campus. The Advisor role is charged with supporting the long-term strategy development, conducting industry analyses, and contributing to the strategic playbooks for assigned areas within the MPLX Business Development & Portfolio Strategy team with emphasis on the Permian Basin, including a focus on crude transmission & crude value chains, natural gas & natural gas liquids, and LPG value chains.

The ideal candidate will evaluate growth opportunities, build strong external relationships, and collaborate with assigned leaders to align organizational strategies.

This position is based in Findlay, OH. It is part of a job progression with multiple career levels. The final title and compensation will be based on the successful candidate’s overall experience level and qualifications.

• Support long-term (5+ years) strategy development for their assigned region and/or value chain.
• Support strategic reviews including industry trends, competitive assessments, and scenario planning.
• Collaborate across the enterprise to support the development & enhancement of strategic playbooks, including industry benchmarking, market fundamentals, and outlook.
• Support the review and development of large‑scale organic growth projects.
• Participate in front‑end financial and strategic fit evaluations of inorganic growth opportunities.
• Establish productive and effective relationships with key external companies and contacts.
• Drive collaboration between Strategy & Business Development and other internal organizations and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with assigned leadership across the organization to align on long‑term strategic plans.

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred.
• Major discipline:
  Business or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the oil & gas industry preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and experience collaborating with senior leaders required.

Findlay, Ohio

Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at  The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, reproductive health decision‑making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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