State of Alaska · 3 weeks ago
Commercial Analyst (PCN 10-T006, 10-T007, 10-T081)
The State of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil & Gas is recruiting for multiple Commercial Analysts. This role involves evaluating options and formulating strategies to maximize the value of the state's oil and gas resources while advising on policy development.
ElectronicsGovernmentSecurity
Responsibilities
Examining the performance of existing and proposed royalty settlement agreements
Developing negotiating strategies for settlement reopeners
Analyzing proposed legislation and regulations to understand potential impacts on the oil and gas sector
Evaluating opportunities to sell royalty oil and gas in kind
Evaluating proposals to modify royalty terms in order to make an oil and gas project economic
Assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of proposed fiscal measures on oil and gas development incentives
Developing commercial terms for the state's periodic lease sales
Developing valuation regulations to clarify state royalty policy
Developing and negotiating appropriate bonding measures to ensure performance of lease obligations
Manage and mitigate commercial risks to the State
Qualification
Required
Negotiation, contracts, cash flow analysis, and economic modeling
The ability to analyze the commercial and market structure implications of laws, regulations, and contract provisions
A thorough knowledge of at least one of the following is required: economic modeling, upstream oil and gas processes, petroleum engineering, oil and gas accounting, or oil and gas law
Excellent analytical and communication skills; proven team leadership; demonstrated ability to achieve results; and proven ability to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities
A college degree(s) in a field related to the commercial behavior of firms in the oil and gas industry (e.g., Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or Natural Resource Management) and a minimum of three years of experience in the oil and gas industry is required
Those possessing an advanced degree and particularly strong quantitative skills but lacking the required experience may be considered
Those possessing a J.D. with significant experience in the commercial aspects of oil and gas may be considered
Cover letter – see instructions below
A list of three professional references, which includes daytime telephone numbers, at least one being from a current or former supervisor
A professional writing sample authored by the applicant
Resume
Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Company
State of Alaska
System for Secure Single Sign-on and Signature for Citizens.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.72MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Department of Agriculture
2023-10-23Grant· $0.5M
2023-05-22Grant· $0.22M
Recent News
Anchorage Daily News
2025-08-29
Anchorage Daily News
2025-07-17
Anchorage Daily News
2025-05-29
Company data provided by crunchbase