Senior LNG Portfolio Optimizer

NextDecade Payroll Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade seeks a Sr. Analyst, Portfolio Optimization to optimize an LNG portfolio by analyzing contracts, shipping assets, and market opportunities for maximum value.

You will collaborate with commercial, trading, and operations teams to assess cargo allocation, shipping strategies, and contractual optionality, delivering insights for profitability. This role requires LNG industry experience, strong quantitative skills, and the ability to translate complex results into business

Qualifications

• Strong LNG value chain understanding including contracts, shipping, and operations.
• 5+ years in LNG portfolio optimization, shipping, trading support, or analytics.
• Ability to communicate complex results clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with risk metrics, scenario analysis, and valuation frameworks.
• Degree in operations research, applied mathematics, economics, or similar.
• Experience with integrated LNG portfolios or merchant LNG businesses.
• Proficiency in Python, optimization solvers, and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Run LNG portfolio optimization model, including long-term contracts, LNG assets, and market access.
• Optimize cargo allocation, nominations, deferrals, diversions, and shipping deployment.
• Provide portfolio pricing, valuation, and scenario planning with risk assessments.
• Translate complex optimization results into actionable commercial recommendations.

Skills

LNG portfolio optimization

Analytical skills

Python

Education

Operations research / Applied mathematics / Economics degree

Tools

Optimization solvers

Data analytics tools

Job description

NextDecade seeks a Sr. Analyst, Portfolio Optimization to optimize an LNG portfolio by analyzing contracts, shipping assets, and market opportunities for maximum value.

You will collaborate with commercial, trading, and operations teams to assess cargo allocation, shipping strategies, and contractual optionality, delivering insights for profitability. This role requires LNG industry experience, strong quantitative skills, and the ability to translate complex results into business