Marketing Analyst

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Job Summary

The role of the Marketing Analyst involves a multifaceted approach to managing and analyzing financial data related to oil and natural gas purchase contracts. The primary responsibilities include ensuring accurate oil and gas differentials, identifying automation opportunities, and optimizing the flow of data within the organization. Additionally, the position requires conducting basic financial analysis concerning contracts and pricing, which may involve reviewing historical data on natural gas prices.

This role is also responsible for the upkeep and management of contract databases, including updating information in the gas contracts database and the ION system. Creating Business Intelligence reports and metrics is another critical function, requiring the analysis of data and the provision of comprehensive summaries or reports to management.

Performs a wide variety of tasks; contributes to process improvements. Leads the work of small project teams; may formally train less experienced team members. Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental theories, principles, and practices in the area of specialization. Identifies possible solutions for problems/issues of diverse scope using existing solutions. Works under general supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathers information from database management system(s) and provides analysis.

• Builds models to verify & forecast oil & gas settlement statements.

• Responsible for origination of automation opportunities within marketing organization

• Handles maintenance and administration of oil & gas contracts necessary to report differentials.

• Prepares gas price accruals for prior month production. Provides analysis and explanations for the variances between accruals and actuals.

• Personal commitment to inclusion and diversity

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office

• Proven team player

• Versed in oil and gas terminology.

• Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

• Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

• Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

• Situational adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

• Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or similar field

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience

• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced with business intelligence tools (Spotfire, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)

• Data warehouse experience and understanding of data structure across multiple data sources/databases

• Understanding of relational databases

• Oil and gas database experience (Aries, ProCount, SAP, etc.)

• Basic to intermediate coding (SQL preferred skills)

• Advanced Excel skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.