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Do you have a robust combination of statistical modeling and programming experience? Does a flexible and collegial work environment where successful employees are given opportunities to improve and “own” processes appeal to you? Are you looking for a company with solid history of financial success that offers generous employee benefits and a work-life balance? If yes, come see what Washington Gas Energy Services, Inc. (WGES) can offer you as our Quantitative Analyst!

The Quantitative Analyst will maintain and improve gas and electric pricing models, analyze model forecasts against actual results, engage in day to day pricing analysis, risk analysis and hedging analysis and coordinate the daily closing process. The full position description for this opportunity may be found on our website at www.wges.com/page/careers.

To be successful in this role, you will need: a solid mathematical background with experience analyzing and manipulating data utilizing statistical models as well as keen programming knowledge; the ability to see the big picture while also focusing on the details; an aptitude for working collaboratively to understand the needs of others and with IT to implement solutions. In addition, WGES values candidates with a history of job stability.

Requirements:
• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Finance, Math, Statistics, Economics or other quantitative discipline; Masters degree is preferred
• 2+ years strong data analysis experience with the ability to work with large data sets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel modeling-based functions
• Proficiency with programming languages such as VBA or SQL

At WGES, we choose our employees carefully and believe that the integrity, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit of our people have and will continue to drive our company’s success and growth. In just over 16 years, WGES has become one of the largest and most experienced natural gas and electricity suppliers in the Mid-Atlantic region, with over 350,000 customers in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania. With over $1.3 billion in annual revenue, we are a significant part of a publicly held Fortune 500 organization.

Working at WGES

This position, located in Herndon, Virginia, is within our Operations Department. Employees within the department have described the culture as a friendly and supportive environment.
• “We are committed to doing a good job and try to help people succeed.”
• A recently hired employee stated: “People really take the time to explain things.”
• “The team is important. It is what keeps me here at WGES.”
• “The people are friendly and helpful, fostering a productive working environment. It’s exactly what I want.”

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package which includes a generous 401(k) match, 4+ weeks of vacation, up to 2 weeks of sick leave and 1 paid volunteer day per year! For more details on our benefits and the WGES employee experience, please go to the careers section of our website at www.wges.com/page/careers.

If you are the quantitative analyst we are looking for, please send a letter detailing how your qualifications match the requirements listed above, along with your resume to WGESJOBS@WGES.COM. Please include your salary history and specify Job Code “QA - HD”.

WGES is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace. EOE M/F/D/V