Strategic Planning & Economics Executive

NextDecade; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade is seeking a Vice President, Strategic Planning & Economics to lead the company’s long-range strategic planning, financial modeling, and capital allocation analyses. You will support project development, financing activities, and major commercial decisions, communicating complex economics to executive leadership and investors.

You will partner with CFO, CEO, and cross-functional teams to build rigorous financial models, evaluate strategic opportunities, and provide decision-support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or Business.
• 10+ years in corporate/strategic planning, project finance, or related field.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with large capital projects, financing, and commercial decisions.
• MBA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of an integrated long-range corporate planning model for cash flow and forecasts.
• Provide analyses supporting strategic growth, capital allocation, and financing decisions.
• Prepare board and executive materials with clear financial insights.
• Collaborate across Finance, Commercial, Development, Engineering, and Operations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Capital allocation

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or Business

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Project finance software

Job description

NextDecade is seeking a Vice President, Strategic Planning & Economics to lead the company’s long-range strategic planning, financial modeling, and capital allocation analyses. You will support project development, financing activities, and major commercial decisions, communicating complex economics to executive leadership and investors.

You will partner with CFO, CEO, and cross-functional teams to build rigorous financial models, evaluate strategic opportunities, and provide decision-support