Origination Analyst

Tenaska•Irving, TX

About The Position

Tenaska is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, an organization that’s adept in natural gas and power marketing, power management, development and acquisition of generation assets, operation of power plants and more. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Company is not able to take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this position or commit to doing so in the future for individuals with current authorization to work via, for example, CPT or OPT, and would need sponsorship in the future. Position Summary: The Origination Analyst provides support and assistance to the Origination and Commercial Operations teams in their effort to grow and maintain the business. This position involves maintaining market and origination data in collaboration with team members and other TPS business units, performing data analysis, and providing executive-level reporting on business results. The analyst also supports various front office activities and projects, aiding both current customers and new business opportunities. Additionally, the role includes developing and managing projects related to business unit and TPS’s enterprise systems to support the maintenance and integration of business activity and market data.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering, Business (Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Economics), or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Strong data analysis and visualization (Power BI, Excel, etc.) skills
Experience with data models and low code development applications (Power Apps, etc.)
Capable of participating in and leading discussions with senior and executive-level management
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members, internal customers, and external parties
Advanced MS Excel skills
Financial acumen and ability to understand complex financial models
Able to manage projects with limited guidance
Openness to change and ability to adapt to rapidly changing markets, policies, and business directions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented, analytical mindset, and questioning attitude
Proactive approach toward identifying and solving problems
Strong work ethic, team attitude, and willingness to work extended hours
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including the MS Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, LLMs, or AI agents to support market and asset research, summarize findings, and streamline recurring analysis and reporting, with sound judgment and independent verification is strongly preferred
Energy industry experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain and analyze data to generate comprehensive informational reports related to TPS’s current and prospective customers, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
Develop and maintain Power Platform data models, reports, and applications using Power Apps and Power BI to support business operations and decision-making.
Expertise in designing agentic workflows and crafting high-context structured prompts to automate complex tasks and enhance team productivity.
Create and distribute detailed reports for internal and external customers, covering business activity, market trends, and operational performance.
Design and create AI agentic workflows and crafting high-context structured prompts to automate complex tasks and enhance team productivity
Assist the origination team in preparing both solicited and unsolicited bids and proposals for potential customers, ensuring thoroughness and competitiveness.
Provide exceptional support services to customers for commercial and operational tasks, including after-hours support when necessary to meet customer needs.
Facilitate procurement, logistics, and accounting tasks related to customers' operational activities, including working with third-party vendors and service providers.
Work with large data sets to produce insightful information reports for the Origination team, aiding in strategic planning and decision-making.
Contribute to new business development efforts and project opportunities by providing analytical support and market insights.
Coordinate the communication of TPS’s services by preparing detailed proposals, presentations, and marketing materials for prospective and existing customers.
Gather and analyze current power market feedback, conduct market analyses, and evaluate competitive market landscapes to inform business strategies.
Examine broader market fundamentals, including policy drivers, financial incentives, business strategies, and industry trends, to provide strategic insights.
Ensure dependable, reliable, and predictable attendance to maintain consistent support and collaboration with the team.