Data Analyst I (Supply & Risk Management)

Are you an innovative and adaptable self-starter who enjoys finding solutions to open-ended problems?  Do you enjoy analyzing big data and letting the data tell the story?  Are you resourceful – self-motivated and capable of sourcing and manipulating large data sets to inform business decisions and strategy?  Do you have a passion for process improvement through coding to simplify complex business processes    Are you a critical thinker who can balance an eye for detail with big-picture vision? Do you want to work for a growing energy company in a highly competitive energy market? 

Then the Gas South Data Analyst may be the job for you!

Core job responsibilities

The Data Analyst in Risk Management will develop and maintain models and scripts to optimize daily risk activities including price/volumetric exposure assessment, portfolio position management, and storage valuation, among others. The Data Analyst will engage with the Company’s core business units and external partners to address process inefficiencies that impact the Company’s enterprise risk management approach. The Data Analyst will interpret the details of large data, provide visualization, and provide effective assessment of Gas South’s portfolio risks and their effective mitigation.  The Data Analyst will further compile and summarize natural gas market intelligence applicable to the assessment of contract rate design, natural gas asset evaluation, weather risk management, and load. The Data Analyst will also be responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the data utilized by SRM. Becoming a Gas South Analyst offers exceptional growth opportunity with a four-level career path.  As Analysts grow and gain experience, they progress through the four levels (I, II, Senior, Lead) and take on greater responsibility as both contributors and leaders. New hires will come in at the level their experience dictates.

Are you a fit?

A successful candidate for this role is proactive, curious, and a strong critical thinker.  The Data Analyst resourcefully leverages business data to report on key business metrics, assess performance, and inform business direction in strategy.  Specific to the Risk Management organization, the Data Analyst provides insight, modeling, reporting, and visualization that guides asset management decisions, risk position assessment, price and volumetric exposure, and a broad array of market-based performance metrics.  The Data Analyst will leverage a variety of coding languages for data gathering, management, and analytics.  Process automation and design are core strengths.  The Data Analyst maintains strong analytic, and model building capabilities and is motivated by process efficiency and elegant system design.

Other stuff we like:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Data Science, Data Analytics, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Marketing or Business/Management-related preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and programing languages including SQL, Python, DAX, PowerQuery, Java, and/or VB, among others
• Proficient in Git and best practices for managing code repositories
• Certificate in Data Science like CAP, SDS, MCSE Data Management and Analytics is a plus
• Ability to web-scrape from different websites and clean/aggregate data for different business needs.
• Experience with scripting, data extraction, process automation, and data management are required.
• Experience in database administration and development (Access, Azure database, Oracle, MySQL, etc.)
• Experience in designing and developing data pipeline is a plus
• Experience in building forecasting models and machine-learning algorithms
• Strong ability to present information using data visualizations techniques to inform business decisions and strategy
• General understanding of the wholesale gas market, storage and asset optimization, pipeline and utility tariff structures, and the energy industry’s regulatory framework is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or BI tools is strongly preferred.

What we offer:

We made the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s list of 2018 Top Workplaces in Atlanta, and offer a great package of benefits, including:

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• Flex / Telecommuting
• Annual employer contributions of up to 12.5% to your 401k
• Flexible work arrangements
• Annual performance incentive up to 18%
• Paid four-week sabbatical every five years
• Opportunities to volunteer in the community
• Education assistance

Our Purpose and Culture

At Gas South, we approach each day knowing we have an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. That means helping our customers save money with everyday low rates and treating them with dignity, honesty and respect. It means supporting our employees in their personal and professional lives, and it means we want to make sure our success directly benefits the communities we serve by giving back 5% of profits to support children in need. Through partnerships with non-profits like United Way, Salvation Army, Junior Achievement, Bert’s Big Adventure and many others, we’re proud to help make a difference.  At Gas South our employees bring their boldest ideas and most authentic selves to work, no matter their title, position or background.  We understand that our people are our most valuable assets. So, we treat them that way, with competitive benefits, flexible schedule options, and a fun, casual atmosphere.

Gas South affirms that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer whose actions and practices are consistent with fair employment.  In this regard, Gas South will not discriminate against any employee or applicant with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, training, promotion, lay-offs, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and termination.

Gas South is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• Annual employer contributions of up to 12.5% to your 401k
• Remote work options available based on business needs
• Annual performance incentive is a % of annual benchmark based on position level
• Paid four-week sabbatical every five years
• Opportunities to volunteer in the community
• Education assistance up to $5250 per year