As part of the dynamic commercial team responsible for the execution of transportation, storage, park and loan transactions, and natural gas purchase/sales, the candidate will be responsible for data accumulation and analysis, deal processing and evaluation, communication and execution of complex commercial strategies and initiatives within Kinder Morgan's East Region interstate natural gas pipelines group, with a specific focus on the gas markets in the eastern U.S. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for managing customer relationships. This position will report to the Manager or Director of Marketing and Asset Optimization. Essential duties and responsibilities: Develop and execute commercial strategies, including performing due diligence and price discovery in support of maximizing revenue and mitigating price risk relating to short- and long-term firm transportation and storage sales. Prepare and review contracts related to transportation and storage agreements, and park and loan transactions. Develop and manage customer relationships to drive long-term revenue goals. Proactively communicate with customers to identify commercial opportunities and risks in order to drive long-term revenue goals. Develop working knowledge of pipeline tariffs. Proactively interact with internal departments including Commercial Operations, Contract Services, Information Technology, Scheduling, Account Services, Business Development, Capacity Planning, Legal, Regulatory, Gas Accounting, and other departments within the organization to remain informed of issues that may impact customer service. Provide in-depth analysis to support commercial strategies. Present and support commercial strategies to senior management. Identify business opportunities and resolve contractual, administrative, and operational issues related to the customer group, which includes producers, gas marketers, gas processors, LDCs, power generators, other pipelines, and other end users. Job will commensurate with experience and knowledge.