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The Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia is highly innovative and is the largest non-profit natural gas joint action agency in the US. We manage the operations of multiple entities aggregating $610 million in annual revenues and $13 billion in assets. The Gas Authority is a professional work environment that values team members who desire to grow with our organization. We have an outstanding culture, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.

Business Analyst I

Directly responsible for advising the management and staff of 10 to 15 municipal corporations (Member cities) on financial, market and regulatory matters pertinent to the successful operation of the Member cities’ natural gas distribution systems. Assigned duties shall include, but not be limited to financial and economic analysis, energy rate analysis, solutions development and implementation assistance, competitive situation assessments, formal report writing and presentations, conduct agency negotiations, conduct  feasibility studies, strategic planning, and conduct other special projects. This position reports to a Regional Manager or the Manager – Member Support West.

Principal Accountabilities

 (1) Financial & Economic Analysis – Prepare and present budget forecasts to Member cities. Monitor and advise Member cities regarding financial performance of the natural gas enterprise. Prepare and present retail rate studies and assist Member cities in matters of rate design. Maintain, analyze and report on volumes consumed, related costs and revenues, and advise Member cities of significant budget implications.

(2) Industrial Customer Support – Advise and assist Member city management in attracting, maintaining and retaining industrial customers. Provide economic analysis, competitive assessments, rate design assistance, risk management program information, monthly billing notification, contract negotiation and administration. Coordinate with Gas Authority Operations department, Member cities, and their industrial customers to manage industrial interruptions and daily gas purchases during periods of pipeline restriction.

(3) Communication – Responsible for communication with assigned Member cities through Annual Membership Meeting, Regional Meetings, individual city meetings, oral and written reporting requirements, and as-needed regulatory and other informational memorandums. Manage relationships between the Gas Authority and Member cities. Conduct city council/commission work sessions and make presentations to elected officials as necessary.

(4) Knowledge Resource – Keep abreast of regulatory proceedings, rate design philosophies, new services being offered in the industry, commodity price trends, pipeline capacity values, alternate energy values, and other competitive issues that could impact Member cities. Communicate such knowledge to others within and outside of the organization.

(5) Pipeline Rates & Regulatory Support – Assist in economic analysis of proposed regulatory changes affecting Member cities. Assist in the development of economic and financial exhibits, monthly reporting, and testimony for Member cities that may have customers regulated by the state or interventions in coordination with Washington legal counsel for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceedings. Assist in communication of proposed changes and impacts with Member cities.

(6) System Planning & Special Projects – Assist Member cities in developing strategic plans for their natural gas systems. Participate in the development, reporting and presentation of feasibility studies for system expansions and special projects including recruiting new Members. Assist Member cities with the economic evaluation of costs, benefits and risks of new business development.

(7) Travel – Requires 25-35% travel to assigned Member cities to support rate, marketing, regulatory and other communication activities.

Skills, Education and Experience Required

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree (business or engineering degree preferred, MBA a plus)
• One to three years of business experience with an emphasis in financial analysis; utility experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint (Database and/or Power Business Intelligence knowledge preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit your resume and references to jobs@gasauthority.com.