Manager-Business Development (Low Carbon)

Tallgrass MLP Operations, LLC in; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallgrass MLP Operations, LLC is seeking a Manager-Business Development (Low Carbon) to drive growth in its low-carbon portfolio. The role focuses on identifying new commercial opportunities, evaluating projects, and advancing initiatives tied to the company's asset footprint.

You will perform advanced financial analysis, build proprietary models, and advise senior leadership on monetization of tax credits and carbon market strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of five years in energy operations, business development, commercial development, project development, or a related field.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, which may include Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities in the low-carbon space.
• Conduct market analysis, financial modeling, and ROI/DCFs.
• Support tax credit monetization and carbon market initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to evaluate projects and strategic partnerships.

Skills

Financial analysis

DCF modeling

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Market knowledge

Team collaboration

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Job description

Manager-Business Development (Low Carbon) (Finance)

Job Description

Primary purpose:

The Manager-Business Development (Low Carbon) supports the growth of Tallgrass's low-carbon business through new commercial opportunities, business ventures, and initiatives connected to the company's existing asset footprint. This role supports opportunities related to tax credit monetization and strategy, voluntary carbon markets, low-carbon market development, project development, and commercial evaluation.

The position is responsible for conducting detailed market, fundamentals, and financial analysis, including advanced financial modeling, profitability analysis, return on investment and discounted cash flow analysis, competitor and customer intelligence, market analysis, and the development and maintenance of proprietary business models.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Minimum of five years of experience in energy operations, business development, commercial development, project development, or a related field.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, which may include Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Highly motivated and able to accomplish goals with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills, including the ability to speak clearly in person and by telephone.
• Solid understanding of business fundamentals and how market, operational, and commercial changes may impact expected earnings and cash flow.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain client, customer, and partner relationships.
• Proven conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to use creative communication and problem-solving skills while demonstrating leadership.
• Ability to present ideas, proposals, analysis, and results to senior management, customers, and partners.
• Effective team contributor with the ability to draw on expertise across relevant groups to structure, negotiate, and implement commercial opportunities.
• Innovative in conceptualizing new solutions while appropriately managing risk.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the clean energy industry.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proficient accounting and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities and working knowledge of discounted cash flow principles.
• Ability to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work effectively.
• Job level will be commensurate with experience and skill set. The position will be filled based on the qualifications, experience, and capabilities of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional overnight travel may be required