Midstream Commercial Analyst

Bison Oil & Gas IV, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

HSA

FSA

Dental Plan

Disability & Life

401k Match

Job summary

Bison Oil & Gas IV, LLC in Denver seeks a Midstream Commercial Analyst to analyze and optimize midstream contracts, oversee economic analyses of gathering and transport agreements, and support budgeting and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in midstream oil & gas, strong Excel modeling skills, and the ability to communicate complex commercial terms across teams in our Denver location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Energy Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of midstream oil and gas experience with exposure to commercial agreements and contract terms.
• Working knowledge of natural gas, crude oil, and/or NGL gathering, processing, and transportation.
• Ability to interpret commercial agreements and understand rate structures, dedications, commitments, and other key contractual provisions.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret gathering, processing, transportation, and other midstream commercial agreements.
• Track key commercial terms, including rates, escalators, acreage dedications, minimum volume commitments, capacity commitments, and contract expirations.
• Monitor volumes, throughput, capacity, fees, and other commercial metrics to evaluate midstream performance.
• Support the Director of Midstream in evaluating commercial opportunities, contract negotiations, amendments, renewals, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform economic and commercial analyses related to existing and prospective midstream arrangements.
• Coordinate with Operations, Land, Legal, and Accounting to ensure commercial terms are understood and appropriately implemented.
• Maintain contract summaries and provide visibility into key contractual rights, obligations, and upcoming milestones.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning related to midstream assets and commercial arrangements.
• Identify commercial risks, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost savings or improved contract terms.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and analysis to support midstream leadership decision-making.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Business Judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Energy Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Bison Oil & Gas is a Denver-based upstream oil and gas exploration and production company committed to pursuing value through responsible oil and gas development that ensures maximum benefits to both shareholders and stakeholders by operating intelligently, ethically, responsibly, and on the cutting edge of technology.

Bison Oil & Gas IV operates in the DJ Basin of Colorado and Wyoming. Bison has operated in the DJ since 2015 and currently operates over 315,000 net acres, 700 wells, and ~50,000 BOE of production per day. Bison is a leading modern operator that strives to operate with the least possible impact on the environment and our surrounding communities. Bison is the largest private operator in the DJ Basin.

Why this role matters to our organization:

The Midstream Commercial Analyst helps ensure our midstream assets and commercial agreements are effectively understood, monitored, and optimized. This role provides the analysis and visibility needed to support contract management, operational planning, and commercial decision-making.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a practical understanding of midstream operations and contracts. The ideal candidate can interpret commercial terms, analyze operational and financial data, identify risks or opportunities, and communicate findings clearly across the organization.

Summary

The Midstream Commercial Analyst supports the company’s midstream operations through commercial analysis, contract administration, and operational reporting. This role requires a strong understanding of midstream operations and agreements, with the ability to analyze contractual terms, volumes, rates, and commercial performance to support informed business decisions.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Analyze and interpret gathering, processing, transportation, and other midstream commercial agreements.
• Track key commercial terms, including rates, escalators, acreage dedications, minimum volume commitments, capacity commitments, and contract expirations.
• Monitor volumes, throughput, capacity, fees, and other commercial metrics to evaluate midstream performance.
• Support the Director of Midstream in evaluating commercial opportunities, contract negotiations, amendments, renewals, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform economic and commercial analyses related to existing and prospective midstream arrangements.
• Coordinate with Operations, Land, Legal, and Accounting to ensure commercial terms are understood and appropriately implemented.
• Maintain contract summaries and provide visibility into key contractual rights, obligations, and upcoming milestones.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning related to midstream assets and commercial arrangements.
• Identify commercial risks, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost savings or improved contract terms.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and analysis to support midstream leadership decision-making.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Business Judgment

Education and Experience (required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Energy Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of midstream oil and gas experience, with demonstrated exposure to commercial agreements and contract terms.
• Working knowledge of natural gas, crude oil, and/or NGL gathering, processing, and transportation.
• Ability to interpret commercial agreements and understand rate structures, dedications, commitments, and other key contractual provisions.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel.

Education and Experience (preferred):

• Experience in midstream commercial analysis, contract administration, business development, or asset management.
• Experience evaluating gathering and processing economics and commercial opportunities.
• Familiarity with upstream/midstream interfaces and producer relationships.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screening
• Ability to legally work in the US without sponsorship

Compensation

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $95,200 - $152,300 annually in this location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above.

As a member of Bison, you’ll enjoy an impressive benefits package:

• Medical Plan: Bison offers multiple medical plans to choose from.
  • Lowest level plan premiums are covered at 100% for employee and dependents
  • Additional buy-up plan options available with premiums covered at 75% for employee and dependents
• HSA with Bison per pay period contribution.
• FSA across multiple medical plans.
• Dental Plan: Bison covers premiums for dental plans for employees and dependents.
  • Additional buy-up plan option available with premiums covered at 75% for employee and dependents
• Long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D covered by Bison.
• 401k plan: Bison matches 100% of employee contributions up to the first 4% of compensation.

Location

This position is located Denver, Colorado. Candidates currently residing in locations outside of daily commuting distance will be considered, however, it is the expectation that the selected individual will be available at the work location. No relocation or travel assistance will be provided by the Company for this position.

Physical Demands

In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time. While at work sites, the employee will be expected to walk and stand. Individuals might be asked to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or crawl. Individuals might be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. in the performance of this position.

Position Type and Working Hours

This is a full-time position. We operate on a 9/80 work schedule. Typical work hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on working Fridays. Employee must be capable and willing to work overtime as required and to participate in occasional meetings, events, seminars, conferences, or other activities outside of typical work hours. Employees responsible for project operations are expected to monitor and, in some cases, respond to emails, calls, or texts outside of business hours.

Travel

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training, seminars, field visits, or visits to onsite locations.

Disclaimer

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The Company reserves the right to change or assign additional duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.

Hiring Practices

Bison is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR at [e-mail]. Final candidates may be required to pass pre-employment screenings including but not limited to background checks and drug screens.