Natural Gas Analyst

Alpha Generation LLC; MIDDLETOWN (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaGen, a leading energy company in the United States, seeks a Natural Gas Analyst to support commercial strategy by analyzing natural gas markets, fuel procurement, and generation margins. You will develop forecasts and actionable market intelligence to optimize procurement and risk management.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Operations, you will prepare reports and dashboards, evaluate fuel supply agreements, and collaborate with Risk to enhance profitability across AlphaGen's generation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Energy Management, or a related discipline.
• 4-7 years of experience in natural gas markets, energy analytics, commodity trading support, fuel procurement, market risk, or commercial operations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with large datasets and developing forecasting or financial models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex market information into actionable business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze natural gas market fundamentals, including supply, demand, storage, weather, LNG exports, pipeline infrastructure, and regulatory developments.
• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term forecasts for natural gas prices, basis differentials, transportation costs, and fuel supply conditions.
• Analyze historical market data, pricing trends, and economic indicators to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of regional developments and assess potential impacts on AlphaGen's fuel costs and generation margins.
• Support the development of AlphaGen's forward market view and fuel strategy recommendations.
• Prepare timely reports, presentations, and dashboards that communicate market trends, key findings, and actionable recommendations to management.
• Analyze fuel supply agreements, transportation contracts, storage arrangements, and other commercial agreements to identify value enhancement opportunities and contractual risks.
• Assess market, operational, and regulatory risks associated with fuel procurement and commodity price volatility.
• Develop recommendations to mitigate fuel-related financial and operational risks.
• Support fuel budgeting, hedge evaluations, and risk management activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

SQL

Python

VBA

Power BI

Tableau

R

Job description

Your ambition to be part of the evolving energy market will be fulfilled at Alpha
Generation, a company formed to help support the electrification of the energy supply mix.

With one of the largest domestic power portfolios in the U.S. and plans for further growth, in size, capabilities, and systems, we are focused on providing reliable, secure, safe, and sustainable access to power now and in the future.

POWER YOUR CAREER IN
A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT

AlphaGen offers attractive opportunities for career mobility and advancement. As we become an employer of choice within our industry, AlphaGen maintains the cultural cornerstones that have allowed us to attract, challenge, and retain the best talent:

A welcoming and inclusive environment

Competitive compensation and rewards packages

We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives and respect the range of experiences, skills, and knowledge each individual brings to our collective endeavor. This respect for all people is essential to our long-term success.

When you become a part of the AlphaGen team, you share in the responsibility of shaping our culture and propelling our performance as we reach towards the future.

FIND YOUR
BRIGHTER FUTURE

Do you want to be part of a unique and fast-paced company that is helping to power the future?
Opportunities within AlphaGen and our affiliated companies include full-time on-site positions at our corporate offices in Houston, Texas, Stamford and Connecticut, as well as in our operating locations in New York. AlphaGen offers competitive compensation packages and bonus opportunities for eligible roles*, and excellent benefit plan options.

Explore exciting career opportunities with us

Alpha Generation manages and operates power generation facilities that are well positioned to provide reliable, secure, safe, and sustainable power to meet increasing demand for electricity. Our diverse portfolio of assets is owned by ArcLight Capital Partners, a leading middle-market, value-added infrastructure investment firm that owns assets across the power, renewables, strategic gas, battery storage, and transformative infrastructure sectors. ArcLight has invested over $28 billion in equity capital across 125 transactions totaling approximately $80 billion in enterprise value.

ArcLight has assembled a best-in-class leadership team at AlphaGen to manage over 14,000 megawatts of power infrastructure across four RTO markets (PJM, NYISO, ISONE, and CAISO). This highly experienced senior management team has a proven track record of strategic, operational, and commercial success and is focused on value creation while managing risk.

AlphaGen oversees one of the largest domestic, independent power portfolios, with nearly $2 billion in annual revenue.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Operations, the Natural Gas Analyst supports AlphaGen's commercial strategy by analyzing natural gas markets, fuel supply agreements, and generation asset margins. This role develops forecasts, conducts quantitative analysis, and provides actionable market intelligence that supports fuel procurement, portfolio optimization, risk management, and trading activities.

The Natural Gas Analyst monitors natural gas market fundamentals, evaluates fuel-related opportunities and risks, and develops recommendations that enhance profitability across AlphaGen's generation portfolio. This position works closely with Commercial Operations and Risk to support strategic decision-making and optimize fuel-related outcomes.

Role and Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze natural gas market fundamentals, including supply, demand, storage, weather, LNG exports, pipeline infrastructure, and regulatory developments.
• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term forecasts for natural gas prices, basis differentials, transportation costs, and fuel supply conditions.
• Analyze historical market data, pricing trends, and economic indicators to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of regional developments and assess potential impacts on AlphaGen's fuel costs and generation margins.
• Support the development of AlphaGen's forward market view and fuel strategy recommendations.
• Prepare timely reports, presentations, and dashboards that communicate market trends, key findings, and actionable recommendations to management.
• Analyze fuel supply agreements, transportation contracts, storage arrangements, and other commercial agreements to identify value enhancement opportunities and contractual risks.
• Assess market, operational, and regulatory risks associated with fuel procurement and commodity price volatility.
• Develop recommendations to mitigate fuel-related financial and operational risks.
• Support fuel budgeting, hedge evaluations, and risk management activities.

Professional Requirements:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Energy Management, or a related discipline.
• 4-7 years of experience in natural gas markets, energy analytics, commodity trading support, fuel procurement, market risk, or commercial operations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with large datasets and developing forecasting or financial models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex market information into actionable business recommendations.

Preferred

• Experience within an Independent Power Producer (IPP), utility, energy marketer, pipeline company, commodity trading organization, or natural gas producer.
• Understanding of wholesale power markets and generation asset economics.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, VBA, Power BI, Tableau, R, or similar analytical tools.

Core Competencies Required:

• Analytical Rigor: Applies structured, data-driven thinking to commercial activity, market analysis and data analytics/management.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains a high standard of accuracy in all deliverables
• Proactive: Anticipatory Communication: Anticipates stakeholder information needs and communicates risks, deadlines, and findings clearly and in a timely manner.
• Adaptability: Manages shifting priorities and multiple workstreams effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Integrity & Accountability: Upholds the highest ethical standards in all activities and takes full ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks ways to streamline processes, enhance controls, and improve the quality and efficiency in the provision of data-driven analysis to assist in meeting and exceeding AlphaGen’s business objectives.

At this time, Alpha Generation does not engage in immigration sponsorship. This offer of employment is contingent on verification of your right to work in the United States without sponsorship by the Company.

AlphaGen is an equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable.

The AlphaGen wayof working

AlphaGen has assembled an industry-leading management team that has laid the foundations for a collaborative, accountable structure based on integrity and steeped in kindness. We are shaping a unifying vision which will place AlphaGen at the forefront of power generation for years to come. Within an environment that attracts and retains a talented, diverse workforce and offers the opportunity for growth, all team members have the opportunity to contribute to creating our culture and our success. Strong core principles