Senior Operations and Revenue Analyst - Peaks - Military veterans preferred

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

Peaks Renewables (Peaks) is a fast-growing renewable energy investment and operating platform that develops, owns, and operates renewable natural gas (RNG) and other sustainable infrastructure projects. Our primary focus is on RNG production from agricultural waste, food waste, and landfill waste, as well as on technologies that produce renewable fuels (e.g., hydrogen) and co-products (e.g., CO? liquefaction and sequestration, organic fertilizers, biochar) that advance a low-carbon future. Joining Peaks means embracing excellence, diversity, and innovation while serving each other, our customers, and the communities in which we live. Our operations and strategy team is expanding to support a growing portfolio of RNG facilities and our entry into new renewable fuel and carbon markets.

Peaks is a subsidiary of Summit Utilities, Inc., one of the largest dedicated natural gas utilities in the U.S., and a five-time recipient of the Best Places to Work in Maine award (2019–2023). Summit was also named one of Forbes' 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Operations and Revenue Analyst. This hybrid role is based out of our Portland, Maine office. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Operations and Revenue Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the development, acquisition, and operation of RNG facilities. This position is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting operational data to inform key business decisions and drive operational and financial optimization. Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, the role will also support budgeting, forecasting, compliance, commercial negotiations, and market analysis.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Revenue, Compliance & Commercial

• Collaborate with external consultants to prepare and submit applications for renewable fuel pathways.
• Collect and maintain data required for audits and renewable fuel program compliance.
• Ensure accurate billing for renewable credit transactions and manage revenue collection.
• Support RFP responses and offtake negotiations for renewable fuel sales.
• Maintain relationships with offtake counterparties and monitor contract compliance.
• Conduct market and policy research related to renewable fuels and carbon credit programs.
• Provide support for commercial and compliance activities as needed.

Project & Business Operations

• Maintain and update operational and financial KPI dashboards; communicate insights regularly.
• Identify and support value creation initiatives across Peaks’ facilities.
• Implement process improvements across the organization.
• Support budgeting and operations planning in coordination with facility and finance teams.
• Assist in rolling out best practices to new facilities added to the portfolio.

Reporting & Communication

• Develop Excel-based reports and PowerPoint presentations for internal leadership.
• Interface with internal stakeholders and facility teams to stay current on project operations.
• Communicate project status and needs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in consulting, operations, strategy, investment, or a related field.
• Experience in the energy or renewable energy sector strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with renewable fuels, RNG markets, and associated compliance programs is a plus.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to perform market analyses and support strategic decision-making.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience building management-level presentations in PowerPoint.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and advanced analytical skills
• Team player who is comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Passionate for sustainability, climate-related investing, and circular economy solutions
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset, an even-keeled approach and a commitment to meeting deadlines
• Comfortable conducting and interpreting quantitative and qualitative analyses with the proven ability to communicate and simplify complex data in an understandable manner for broad audiences
• High integrity, professionalism and accountability
• Exceptional Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. 

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.