Pricing Specialist

Pricing Specialist

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Job Summary: The Pricing Specialist will play a pivotal role as a key member of the Regional Operations team, taking primary responsibility for delivering precise and timely Natural Gas Cost of Gas (COGs) for all Local Distribution Companies (LDCs). This role extends to overseeing all facets of LDC markets, including those involving Pipeline and/or Storage Capacity assignments. The incumbent will collaborate with the Regional Natural Gas Pricing team to address pricing requests, ensuring seamless coordination of monthly activities with Wholesale Natural Gas Operations. Additionally, the Pricing Specialist will provide expertise across all LDCs within assigned territories, maintaining effective communication with business units associated with relevant rate schedules. Management reports will be generated as needed, and the incumbent will serve as the resident expert on all matters concerning LDC tariffs, systems, and processes related to capacity and non-capacity released markets.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain precise COG generation for Capacity Assigned LDCs.
• Provide expertise on LDC tariff provisions and rate classes.
• Manage monthly and forward load forecasts by LDC.
• Collaborate with business, utilities, and wholesale operations to optimize supply resources.
• Manage LDC True Ups & Cash outs.
• Verify and update all non-commodity adders as appropriate.
• Coordinate with Wholesale Operations on all basis blends and market dynamics related to each LDC.
• Verify the accuracy of aggregated load activity.
• Work collaboratively with Wholesale Operations, Product Control, and Risk to provide forward book, monthly forecast, and P&L data.
• Verify and maintain deal capture within all systems.
• Demonstrate expertise in capacity configurations and modeling.
• Communicate all conditions related to changes in programs, tariffs & market dynamics.

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment.
• Some overtime required for special projects.
• Minimal to no travel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent business experience with a demonstrated understanding of gas markets (a plus).
• Minimum of 2-4 years of business experience.
• Strong quantitative analytical, problem-solving, and research skills with quality decision-making ability.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Macros, and database management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of natural gas markets is preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The base salary range for this position is: $69,040 - $113,880. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts. NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at Official description on file with Talent.