THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION Primary Duties 1. Assists with model design and development of the standard forecasting methodology utilized throughout the enterprise. 2. Coordinates with outside consultants on the development and evaluation of forecasting methodology changes, reviewing the consultants' analysis and providing recommendations to management to improve the standard forecasting methodology. 3. Compares actual volumes to forecasted volumes to determine variance and further analyze variance by component (i.e. resulting from weather difference, number of customers, etc.) annually for peak/design day and monthly forecasts. 4. Modifies forecasts as necessary and communicates those revisions to appropriate personnel to be utilized in revising supply purchase and storage plans. 5. Provides each business division regulatory support including processing data requests, preparing testimony and testifying before state commissions. 6. Evaluates transportation and storage capacity to ensure ability to meet peak days. 7. Evaluates and optimizes transportation portfolio considering, alternative transportation options, upstream pipeline capacity and market change that could affect the portfolio. 8. Works with engineering and operations to evaluate local production opportunities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Educational/Experience Level: Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, business, or related field and a minimum of five years of related experience; or equivalent. Communication Skills: Requires the ability to communicate, persuade and/or influence internal and/or external customers at a high level such as senior management on matters of a technical and/or complex nature. Numeric Skills: Requires strong mathematical background with the ability to perform analyses involving ratios, percentages, statistical methods, and regression analysis. Computer Skills: Requires extensive knowledge of various software applications to create complex documents, reports, spreadsheets, and graphics. Work Conditions: Works in an office environment. Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting. Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Job Family: Gas Supply