Director / Senior Director / Vice President of Origination (Irving, TX)

• Collaborates across functions to negotiate and finalize commercial contracts with third parties
• Lead all phases of transaction development, from opportunity identification to deal execution
• Provides management with actionable market and competitive intelligence to guide decision-making
• Leads discussions with senior management and cross-functional teams
• Structures and negotiates high-value natural gas and energy management agreements and related contracts
• Builds and maintains strategic relationships with customers, counterparties, and industry partners
• Builds and maintains strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintains deep expertise in designated gas markets, including regulations, natural gas transportation and generation fundamentals, and supply–demand dynamics
• Evaluates broader market fundamentals, including policy drivers, financial incentives, business strategies, and industry trends
• Gathers and analyzes market feedback to assess competitive positioning and inform strategy
• Leverage market insights to identify trends, gaps, and new business opportunities in natural gas products
• Manages projects independently and drives results
• Represents Tenaska at industry events to cultivate and strengthen business opportunities

Tenaska Marketing Ventures (TMV) is seeking a dynamic results-driven energy leader for our Origination team in Irving, TX. The position title - Director, Senior Director, or Vice President - will reflect the candidate’s expertise and experience. This role leads the identification, structuring, and execution of high-value natural gas transactions, drives business growth by cultivating strategic customer and industry relationships, and leverages deep expertise in gas markets and regulatory frameworks to provide actionable market insights that guide organizational strategy. Success in this role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to navigate complex deals in rapidly changing market conditions.

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.

• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Dependable, reliable, and predictable attendance
• Thrives under pressure and meets critical deadlines
• Financially savvy with expertise in complex financial models
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong leadership, organizational, negotiation, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Engineering, Business (Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Economics), or a related field; equivalent experience considered
• Analytical and detail oriented with a strong problem-solving mindset
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate
• Adaptable to rapidly changing markets, policies, and business priorities
• Travel: Up to 50%
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and resolving challenges
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the energy industry
• Demonstrates high standards of performance, accountability, and integrity

At Tenaska we care about the wellbeing of our employees and their families. That’s why we offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package.

• Health/dependent care flex accounts
• Charitable giving program
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Wellness programs
• Excellent 401(k) plan
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Long-term disability coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Generous sick leave
• Adoption benefits
• Incentive-based, competitive salary packages