Payment Analytics Manager

Job Opportunity at CITGO Petroleum Corporation

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry. At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

This position will be located on-site at our Corporate Headquarters in Houston, Texas. Analysis is concerned with three primary areas: (1) Optimization Solutions, such as measurement of competitive performance and its drivers, customer/product mix, sales lift studies, price elasticities, etc., (2) Predictive & Exploratory Analytics, such as demand forecasting, prioritization of trends, market potential for new business models, (3) Thought Leadership, such as applying augmented decision making with ML/AI, creative use of internal and external data sources with pragmatic curiosity. Individual will act as an individual contributor within a group of technical personnel. Individual will function as an analytical translator/facilitator between the operational business units and technical personnel. Individual will develop key modelling and manage analytical projects to optimize profitability. Individual will work with and educate the operational business units on key analytical needs to help establish sustainable innovations within the business units. Requires strong understanding of the functions and foundations of both the business and of analytics. Requires application of well-developed technical knowledge in data modelling/architecture, conducting and coordinating difficult, responsible assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of data analytics required
• High degree of knowledge on Power BI/DAX/M required
• Strong knowledge of general data visualization/business intelligence/automation tools (Power BI, Tableau, Power Platform, etc.) preferred
• Knowledge of downstream oil & gas business strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business preferred
• Proficiency in data analytics tools such as R, Python, SQL a plus
• Experience with SAP and Azure platforms a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills preferred
• Ability to simplify complex information
• Desire and willingness to continuously expand knowledge and skills
• Passionate and creative about solving complex and difficult problems, both in group and individual settings
• Applicants must be self-starter and comfortable with situations where solutions are not always clear or obvious

Job Duties

1. Collaborate across departments (IT, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service) to develop and implement complex analytics models to drive data-driven insights and optimizations within Payment Card. Develop and deliver data-driven presentations and reports to internal stakeholders, including business leaders and senior management. Support ad-hoc data analysis and reporting requests as needed.
2. Lead research and development projects to advance the Payment Card capabilities of the company. Participate in the design and implementation of new data systems and infrastructure to support advanced analytics.
3. Contribute to the development and implementation of data governance, data management and data quality control processes. Develop and/or maintain data architecture (including design, implementation & governance of deployment) and data dictionaries to ensure data consistency. Oversee data quality & governance to ensure accuracy and consistency of data for analytics purposes.
4. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies and apply them to improve the company's analytics capabilities. Requires a commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to continuously expand expertise.
5. Provide training and support to business stakeholders on the use of data and analytics tools.

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Performance Incentive
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Requisition ID - 1800