Energy Portfolio Analyst - Natural Gas (Forecasting & Markets)

Title:

Utility Portfolio Planner I, II, or Senior Company:

Peoples Gas System State and City:

Florida•

Tampa Shift:

8 Hr. X 5 Days Shape the future of clean, reliable energy in Florida. Peoples Gas is hiring an Energy Portfolio Analyst / Natural Gas Analyst to support natural gas forecasting, energy market analysis, and portfolio optimization across our utility operations. This role combines energy analytics, demand forecasting, trading support, and data modeling to help drive critical business decisions that impact energy reliability, affordability, and growth . ✅ Multiple openings

• candidates will be aligned to Level I, II, or Senior based on experience Why This Role Stands Out Work at the intersection of energy markets, analytics, and strategy Build expertise in natural gas forecasting, portfolio optimization, and trading support Partner across engineering, business planning, and trading teams Clear growth path from analyst → strategist → senior leader What You'll Do (Across All Levels) Analyze natural gas supply, demand forecasting, and portfolio performance Build and maintain energy forecasting models (load, weather, demand trends) Support energy trading strategy and daily market analysis Evaluate gas supply contracts, pipeline capacity, storage, and pricing indices Develop data-driven insights to optimize the gas portfolio Partner cross-functionally with engineering, business planning, and operations Contribute to Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and long-term energy strategy Role Breakdown by Level Level I•Energy Analyst (Entry Level) Best for: Early-career candidates launching into energy analytics, data analysis, or forecasting Key Responsibilities Perform analysis on natural gas markets, supply contracts, and pipeline assets Maintain forecasting models (load profiles, weather impacts, customer growth) Support monthly portfolio reporting and daily trading insights Analyze data using Excel, databases, and basic modeling techniques Participate in trading calls and energy market discussions Qualifications 1+ year experience in data analysis, modeling, or forecasting Bachelor's in Economics, Engineering, Math, Statistics, or related Skills in Excel (pivot tables, lookups), data analysis, and reporting Nice to have: SQL, VBA, or statistical modeling exposure Level II•Energy Portfolio Analyst Best for: Experienced analysts with forecasting, modeling, and cross-functional experience Key Responsibilities Lead demand forecasting and energy modeling efforts Support development of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Analyze energy markets, pipeline tariffs, and gas supply economics Build advanced portfolio and forecasting models Support energy trading strategies with market insights Coordinate data and analytics across business units Qualifications 3+ years in energy analytics, forecasting, or modeling Strong experience with Excel modeling, VBA, or SQL Knowledge of natural gas markets, pricing indices, or regulatory environment Nice to have: MATLAB, hydraulic modeling, or advanced database experience Senior Energy Portfolio Analyst Best for: Subject matter experts in energy strategy, forecasting, and market analysis Key Responsibilities Lead Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and long-term energy strategy Develop advanced portfolio optimization and forecasting methodologies Evaluate complex business development and infrastructure projects Provide insight into natural gas markets, pricing, and regional trends Lead cross-functional analytics projects and mentor junior analysts Drive improvements in data modeling, dashboards, and reporting Qualifications 5+ years in natural gas analytics, energy markets, or portfolio strategy Deep expertise in forecasting, modeling, and energy market analysis Strong leadership, project ownership, and stakeholder alignment skills Nice to have: Advanced analytics tools, VBA, MATLAB, or system modeling expertise Why Peoples Gas?

Impactful Work:

Shape Florida's energy future through data-driven decisions

Career Growth:

Clearly defined progression from Analyst to

Senior Strategist Collaborative Culture:

Work across engineering, trading, and strategy teams

Innovation Focus:

Build models, improve forecasting, and enhance analytics Incident Response Assignment Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity. Peoples Gas depends on each team member to fulfill their primary and/or alternate roles and responsibilities during such incidents. As a Team Member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receive training related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios Natural Gas Portfolio ManagementEnergy Trading SupportDemand Forecasting & Load ModelingGas Supply & Transportation Agreements.pdf)Pipeline Capacity & Storage Optimization, Data Analysis (Excel, VBA, SQL, MATLAB).pdf), Statistical Modeling & ForecastingEnergy Markets & Regulatory Compliance, Integrated Resource Planning, energy analyst jobs Florida, natural gas analyst Tampa, Energy analytics, Natural gas distributionEnergy servicesUtility industry, Energy Analyst, Gas Supply Analyst, Energy Trading Analyst, Portfolio Analyst, Forecasting Analyst, Demand forecasting, Gas portfolio optimization, Energy trading support, Energy Analyst, Gas Supply Analyst, Energy Trading Analyst, Portfolio Analyst, Forecasting Analyst, Utility Analyst Energy forecasting & demand modeling Natural gas markets & trading analysis Portfolio optimization & strategy Energy analytics & quantitative modeling Advanced Excel (VBA), SQL, data analysis Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) Pipeline, storage, and gas supply analysis