Targa Resources

Commercial Optimization Analyst

Targa Resources$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 2 years' relevant experience in commercial operations or analysis
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong capabilities in managing data across various stakeholders
  • Ability to present complex financial analysis to executives
  • Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex concepts

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain supply forecasts across multiple business units
  • Analyze product supply trends throughout the portfolio
  • Manage critical commercial and asset databases for downstream units
  • Support development of detailed forecasting and financial models
  • Track new deals and ensure accurate application of contracts
  • Understand existing contract portfolio to aid commercial decisions
  • Conduct financial analysis on proposed contracts and assets
  • Prepare clear presentation materials for stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work closely with various cross-functional teams
  • Potential for involvement in strategic decision-making across domestic and international markets
  • Exposure to advanced financial and forecasting models
  • Career growth within a dynamically expanding midstream and export platform
  • Occasional flexibility in work hours to meet business needs
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

Targa Resources is seeking a Commercial Optimization Analyst to support our growing Natural Gas Liquids (NGL), natural gas, and midstream commercial operations. This role provides market analysis, commercial insights, and optimization support that help maximize value across Targa's integrated gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, export, and logistics assets.

Working closely with commercial, marketing, scheduling, trading, and business development teams, the successful candidate will analyze market fundamentals, monitor regional and global supply and demand trends, identify optimization opportunities, develop forecasting and analytical models, and provide actionable insights that support commercial decision-making and value creation across Targa's domestic and international value chains. This role will contribute to evaluating market opportunities, optimizing asset utilization, and enhancing profitability across Targa's expanding midstream and export platform.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage and maintain supply forecasts across multiple business units
• Analysis of product supply across the portfolio, including providing thoughtful analysis of trends
• Manage and maintain critical commercial and asset databases used across downstream commercial business units
• Support and build extensive forecast and financial models to support the current business and any future ad hoc projects
• Tracking and confirmation of new deals and assistance in ensuring correct application of complex contractual terms
• Detailed understanding of existing contract portfolio to support commercial decision making.
• Financial analysis of proposed contracts and assets
• Preparation of clear and accurate presentation materials for customers and executives
• Analysis of rejection and recovery across multiple G&P assets
• Regularly produces accurate and concise work product

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, engineering or related field or additional equivalent experience
• 2 years' related experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong ability to manage and align data across multiple stakeholders and external parties
• Ability to effectively present financial and commercial analysis to executive management
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Able to clearly communicate complex concepts in concise terms
• This position occasionally necessitates working before/after regular office hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 2 years of experience in NGL or related industry
• 2-5 years of experience in financial modeling
• Experience with RightAngle

About Targa Resources

Targa is a leading provider of midstream services and is one of the largest independent midstream energy companies in North America. They own, operate, acquire, and develop a diversified portfolio of complementary midstream energy assets. They are primarily engaged in the business of: - gathering, compressing, treating, processing, and selling natural gas - storing, fractionating, treating, transporting, and selling NGLs and NGL products, including services to LPG exporters - gathering, storing, and terminaling crude oil - storing, terminaling, and selling refined petroleum products. They believe their growth will be driven by continued organic growth investments across their diversified asset footprint. Their assets are not easily replicated and are strategically located in some of the most attractive basins in the U.S., and interconnected with key NGL markets and logistics centers. Their gathering and processing assets are across multiple shale and natural resource plays, including the Permian Basin, Barnett Shale, Bakken Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Anadarko Basin, Arkoma Basin, onshore Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico. They have a leading position at Mont Belvieu, the NGL hub of North America. They have the second largest fractionation ownership position at Mont Belvieu and world class LPG export facilities on the Gulf Coast at their Galena Park Marine Terminal, which is interconnected to Mont Belvieu.

Targa Resources Careers

Join the dynamic team at Targa Resources, a leader in the energy sector, where innovation, leadership, and growth are at the heart of our operations. As one of the most prominent midstream energy operators, Targa Resources offers unparalleled job opportunities for professionals eager to advance their careers in a thriving and supportive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Targa Resources, you will engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the energy landscape. Our team is committed to excellence and seeks to innovate and lead in every project. With a focus on sustainable and efficient energy solutions, your role will help shape the future of energy.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you're looking for a full-time position or an internship, Targa Resources provides a platform for professional growth and development. Our diverse range of job opportunities in engineering, business development, and project management allows you to find the perfect match for your skills and career ambitions.

Innovate and Lead

Join a company where innovation is the status quo. At Targa Resources, we encourage our team to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the table. Leadership is cultivated at every level, and we provide the necessary tools and diversity training to ensure you can lead successfully, regardless of your role.

Develop Your Career

Targa Resources is deeply invested in the professional growth of our employees. With comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and opportunities for advancement, we support your career journey from the start. Our leadership programs and professional development courses ensure that you have access to the best resources to succeed.

Be Part of Our Team

Our company culture is built on collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence. We value diversity and believe it enhances our team’s performance. Targa Resources is not just a company—it’s a community where you can build lasting relationships through networking and team collaboration.

Join Us

If you are driven, curious, and passionate about the energy industry, Targa Resources is the place for you. Explore our current openings and find out how your skills and interests align with our needs. We are actively hiring and looking forward to adding innovative and driven individuals to our team.

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Learn more about Targa Resources
Market Cap
$16.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.5 billion
Founded
2006
5 Year Trend
+20.4%
Revenue
$8.2 billion
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