Support LNG commercial teams with
Portfolio‑level pricing and valuation
Incremental value analysis for new deals and amendments
Scenario planning and stress testing under price, demand, freight, and operational scenarios
Work closely with trading, shipping, and commercial operations teams to understand value drivers and constraints, and proactively provide forward‑looking insights on portfolio exposure, value drivers, and trade‑offs
Evaluate portfolio impacts of
New assets or contracts
Market dislocations and basis shifts
Regulatory or operational constraints
Translate complex optimization results into actionable commercial recommendations
EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES
Basic Requirements
Strong understanding of LNG value chains, including contracts, shipping, and physical operations
5+ years in LNG portfolio optimization, LNG 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 working with integrated LNG portfolios or merchant LNG businesses
Knowledge in optimization techniques (LP / MILP; stochastic optimization a plus)
Proficiency in Python, optimization solvers, and data analytics tools
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.
Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.
The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.
Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
NEXTDECADE VALUES
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Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.
Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.
Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.
Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.
NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
