Gas Portfolio Planner I

Utility Portfolio Planner I

At Peoples Gas, we work to make lives better throughout Florida with safe, resilient, clean and affordable natural gas solutions. Our diverse and inclusive team serves more than 520,000 customers across Florida through operations in 14 service areas and our corporate headquarters. We're an innovative and collaborative company focused on building engaged and empowered team members who are valued and celebrated to drive our success.

You'll find competitive pay, inclusive health and wellness programs, and wide-ranging training and professional development. Whether it's your first job or your next big move, Peoples Gas is a growing company with career opportunities that fit your future. Start here.

Launch Your Career in Energy Analytics & Natural Gas Planning Are you passionate about analytics, forecasting, data modeling, and solving complex business challenges? Do you enjoy turning data into insights that help organizations make smarter decisions? Peoples Gas is seeking a Gas Portfolio Planner I to join our team. In this role, you'll help support the planning, forecasting, and optimization of our natural gas portfolio while working alongside experienced professionals across engineering, business planning, operations, and energy markets.

You'll gain exposure to natural gas supply planning, forecasting, analytics, and portfolio management that directly supports safe, reliable, and affordable energy service across Florida. Whether you're early in your career or looking to expand your experience in energy analytics, economics, engineering, data analysis, or utility planning, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow professionally.

Open to other levels based on experience.

What You'll Do As a Gas Portfolio Planner I, you will perform analyses, develop reports, maintain critical business data, and support portfolio strategies that help optimize Peoples Gas' natural gas resources and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze Natural Gas Portfolio Assets
• Conduct studies and perform analyses related to natural gas supply contracts, transportation agreements, storage assets, gas costs, and capacity release agreements
• Support decision-making through financial and operational analysis
• Maintain Business-Critical Data & Models
• Gather, validate, and quality-check data from internal and external sources
• Update and maintain gas portfolio models
• Ensure accurate data is available for forecasting and planning activities
• Support Demand Forecasting
• Update forecasting models using weather trends, customer growth and attrition, and demand-side management information
• Help forecast future natural gas demand needs
• Perform Portfolio & Market Analytics
• Support monthly natural gas position reporting
• Analyze data used to evaluate portfolio performance
• Assist with daily portfolio optimization activities
• Collaborate with Trading & Planning Teams
• Provide analytical support for natural gas trading activities
• Participate in daily planning discussions and strategy development
• Help develop models that support trading and operational decisions

What Success Looks Like In this role, you'll be successful when you:

• Deliver accurate, timely analysis and reporting
• Develop strong analytical and forecasting skills
• Build trusted relationships across multiple departments
• Continuously improve models, data quality, and reporting processes
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited college or university, in one of the following fields:
  Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of one (1) year of system planning and modeling experience. Experience using analytical tools and data to solve business problems.
• Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
  Forecasting & Analytics, Basic knowledge of demand forecasting concepts. Understanding of statistical methods used to analyze historical trends and support future demand projections. Advanced Excel & Data Analysis Skills, Experience building spreadsheet models. Proficiency with:
  Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, Data indexing, Complex charting and reporting. Database & Reporting Skills, Basic knowledge of databases. Ability to retrieve, organize, and integrate data into models and reports. Professional Competencies, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing business needs.
  
  Natural Gas & Energy Market Knowledge, Basic understanding of interstate natural gas pipeline operations. Familiarity with:
  Transportation agreements, Gas supply contracts, Capacity release contracts, Storage agreements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Master's Degree or other advanced degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
  
  Three (3) or more years of…