Sr. Analyst, Portfolio Optimization

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION

Next Decade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower‑carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project.

Next Decade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” Next Decade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit

The Sr. Analyst, Portfolio Optimization supports the optimization and valuation of an LNG portfolio by analyzing supply and sales contracts, shipping assets, and market opportunities to maximize portfolio value. The role partners closely with commercial, trading, and operations teams to evaluate cargo allocation, shipping strategies, contract optionality, and new business opportunities, while providing scenario analysis, risk assessments, and actionable insights that support commercial decision‑making and profitability.

Candidates should have LNG industry experience, strong analytical and optimization skills, and the ability to translate complex quantitative results into clear business recommendations.

• Run LNG portfolio optimization model, including:
  • Long‑term supply and sales contracts (FOB, DES, SPA optionality)
  • LNG assets (liquefaction, shipping)
  • Market access, pricing indices, and temporal flexibility
• Optimize decisions across:
  • Cargo allocation and destination selection
  • Contract nominations, deferrals, and diversions
  • Shipping deployment and fleet utilization
• Quantify and value contractual and operational optionality embedded in the portfolio

• Support LNG commercial teams with:
  • Portfolio‑level pricing and valuation
  • Incremental value analysis for new deals and amendments
  • Scenario planning and stress testing under price, demand, freight, and operational scenarios
• Work closely with trading, shipping, and commercial operations teams to understand value drivers and constraints, and proactively provide forward‑looking insights on portfolio exposure, value drivers, and trade‑offs
• Evaluate portfolio impacts of:
  • New assets or contracts
  • Market dislocations and basis shifts
  • Regulatory or operational constraints
  • Translate complex optimization results into actionable commercial recommendations

• Strong understanding of LNG value chains, including contracts, shipping, and physical operations
• 5+ years in LNG portfolio optimization, LNG shipping, trading support, or analytics
• Ability to communicate complex results clearly to non‑technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with risk metrics, scenario analysis, and valuation frameworks
• Degree in operations research, applied mathematics, economics, or similar.
• Experience working with integrated LNG portfolios or merchant LNG businesses
• Knowledge in optimization techniques (LP / MILP; stochastic optimization a plus)
• Proficiency in Python, optimization solvers, and data analytics tools

This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA‑recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift…