Job Details

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower?carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost?effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48?MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. NextDecades common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol NEXT. NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic and detail?oriented Market Analyst / Commercial Analyst to support commercial and strategic decision?making across LNG, power, natural gas, shipping, and emissions markets. This role will be instrumental in providing market intelligence, trading insights, and analytical support to optimize portfolio performance, marketing strategies and hedging strategies and identify emerging opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and analyze global and regional market fundamentals across LNG, US gas, US power, shipping, and emissions
• Track supply?demand balances; infrastructure developments and regulatory changes
• Build and maintain models for pipeline flows, demand/supply balances, price forecasting and scenario planning
• Reconcile market analysis and various reports from different sources such as WoodMac, Platts etc. to form an internal view to guide origination, trading and project development activities
• Provide analytical support to trading desks and commercial teams for deal evaluation, hedging strategies, and asset optimization. Analyze price spreads, arbitrage opportunities, and trading signals across commodities and geographies
• Integrate third?party data sources and APIs to enrich internal analytics; leverage tools such as Python to automate workflows and enhance efficiency
• Track emissions pricing mechanisms and regulatory frameworks
• Create executive summary materials and presentations
• Prepare market reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and senior leadership
• Communicate complex market dynamics in a clear and actionable manner

EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES

• Bachelors or masters degree in Economics, Finance, Data Science, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in energy markets, trading analytics, or market research; 5+ years of experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of LNG, gas, power, shipping and emission markets and key drivers that impact market imbalances and price dynamics
• Proficiency in data analysis tools Excel/VBA, Python, SQL and capability to collect, analyze, explain and visualize the data
• Knowledge of various econometric forecast models such as ARIMA, GARCH, ECM and structural model etc.
• Knowledge of commercial tools such as Aurora and GPCM or other similar tools is a plus
• Experience with Marketview, Bloomberg, or similar platforms is a plus
• Excellent communication and problem?solving skills

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA?recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

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 bend, stand on a stool, or climb 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.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at ...@next-decade.com.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

*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

• Safety We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.
• 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 experiences and thoughts. It takes people with different strengths and 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.