JOB SUMMARY
The Economic Research Analyst is responsible for managing ONEOK's portfolio of third-party market intelligence, data, and research subscriptions. This role serves as the primary point of contact for vendors, users, and internal stakeholders, overseeing contract renewals, user onboarding, vendor relationships, and portfolio optimization. The analyst works across commercial, research, information technology, legal, procurement, and finance teams to ensure market intelligence resources are fully utilized, integrated into internal systems, aligned with business needs, and delivering maximum value to the organization. This role also leads vendor engagement efforts, coordinates market outlook presentations and training sessions, gathers feedback from user groups, and identifies opportunities to improve utilization, eliminate duplication, and enhance access to critical market data. The objective of this position is not simply to manage subscriptions, but to maximize the value ONEOK receives from its investment in market intelligence, research, and data.
Job Profile Summary
The Energy Market Intelligence Analyst is responsible for managing and optimizing ONEOK's portfolio of market intelligence, research, analytics, and data subscriptions. The role serves as the central point of coordination for vendor relationships, contract administration, user engagement, data integration initiatives, and portfolio planning.
The analyst works closely with stakeholders across commodity market analysis, commercial, finance, procurement, legal, and information technology to ensure the company receives maximum value from its investment in third-party market intelligence services.
The position combines vendor management, data strategy, user support, subscription administration, and market intelligence program coordination into a single role focused on improving utilization, reducing duplication, and supporting informed business decisions.
Primary Responsibilities
Subscription Portfolio Management
Manage the lifecycle of market intelligence and data subscriptions from onboarding through renewal or retirement
Maintain inventory of all subscriptions, users, costs, contracts, renewal dates, and service offerings
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders
Coordinate contract renewals and support pricing and service reviews
Monitor subscription costs and support annual budgeting and forecasting activities
Track opportunities to consolidate, optimize, or retire subscriptions
Vendor Relationship Management
Develop and maintain relationships with data, research, and analytics providers
Coordinate vendor meetings, demonstrations, training sessions, and market outlook presentations
Monitor new product offerings and communicate relevant opportunities to stakeholders
Facilitate issue resolution, service requests, and account management activities
Support evaluation of new vendors and services
User Engagement and Support
Coordinate user onboarding, account provisioning, and access management
Maintain records of licensed users and subscription utilization
Gather feedback from business users regarding content quality, functionality, and future needs
Identify gaps in coverage and opportunities to improve the value received from subscriptions
Serve as a resource for questions related to available services and datasets
Data Integration and Accessibility
Coordinate with technology and data teams to improve access to market intelligence datasets
Support efforts to integrate vendor data into Databricks, Power BI, data catalog platforms, and other internal systems
Maintain awareness of available APIs, structured datasets, and automated delivery options
Help improve discoverability and use of market intelligence across the organization
Support efforts to move data from vendor platforms into broader enterprise workflows
Portfolio Optimization
Monitor usage trends and identify underutilized services
Analyze overlap between subscriptions and identify opportunities to reduce duplication
Support post-acquisition integration efforts involving market intelligence services
Develop recommendations for subscription additions, modifications, and retirements
Track realized and potential cost savings opportunities
Program Coordination and Reporting
Develop reports and updates for management regarding subscription utilization, costs, and opportunities
Support annual planning activities and budget development
Maintain documentation, processes, and institutional knowledge related to subscriptions and data services
Ensure continuity and visibility across the portfolio
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, data analytics, information management, engineering, or a related field
Experience working with market intelligence, research services, subscriptions, or data products
Strong organizational and project coordination skills
Understanding of data platforms, APIs, business intelligence tools, or data management concepts
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and make recommendations
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field required
Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field preferred
Work Experience
Knowledge of fundamental drivers of global energy markets, ideally with knowledge of multiple commodities, e.g. crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids
Experience researching, identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing problems and situations and providing appropriate actions, alternatives, and/or recommendations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Economic principles, macroeconomic indicators, and financial markets
Knowledge of: Budgeting and forecasting processes
Knowledge of: and understanding of industry trends and market drivers relevant to the organization
Skills in: Data analysis and modeling
Skills in: Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Skills in: Advanced proficiency in Excel
Skills in: Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Skills in: Communication and presentation skills
Ability to: Interpret data and connect it to business outcomes
Ability to: Independently manage complex analytical work and multiple priorities
Ability to: Influence decision-making through data-driven insight
Ability to: Communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner
Ability to: Collaborate across functions and adapt to changing business needs
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
Working Conditions/Environment
Working Conditions
Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)
Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
Travel
Driving
ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.
ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email [email protected] or call 1-855-663-6547.
Expected Salary Range
$91,000.00 - $137,000.00
