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SummaryMarathon Petroleum is looking for an economics director to join our team. The Economics team uses economic, petroleum and other energy data along with market fundamentals, economic and statistical modeling, and economic theory to provide original market insight and produce quantitative and qualitative short and long-term forecasts. The team communicates its insights, forecasts, and analysis to senior executives, business development, finance, commercial operations and other organizations to enhance strategic and tactical decision-making throughout the business.This role reports to the Chief Economist and may be based out of Findlay, OH or Houston, TX.Anticipated travel for this role is: 10% - 20%

• Manages and leads a team of high-performing economists.
• Oversees the day-to-day development and communication of corporate industry and macroeconomic forecasts from the Economics team.
• Provides market data, analytical assessment of current and future market dynamics, competitive activity assessments, optimization support and strategic counsel to business partners throughout the company.
• Works with compliance, government affairs, refining, business development, and other organizations to align corporate views on energy markets, regulatory policy, and new projects for capital investment.
• Evaluates statistically robust and scientifically rigorous economic models to forecast market demands, commodity prices, operational margins and other quantitative deliverables; recommends improvements to drive best practices.
• Coordinates corporate scenario planning efforts including critical risk identification, sensitivity analysis, and scenario evaluations.
• Strategically manages process documentation and internal efforts to enhance efficient working patterns.
• Recruits, develops and maintains team of lead economists, senior economists and economists via commanding knowledge of econometric theory, cross-functional organization, the energy industry and refining processes.
• Regularly engages with executive leadership team, other senior leaders, and external audiences on economic forecasts, industry analysis, market research and scenario planning.
• Anticipates future business challenges and key questions from internal decision makers and executive leaders and designs and oversees solutions to proactively address them.
• Researches and maintains commanding knowledge of the energy industry, including future trends, technologies and market shifts, to identify strategy opportunities and contribute to corporate leadership.

• Master's degree required in Economics, Energy Economics, Applied Economics, or comparable program (Ph.D. preferred).
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in a fast-paced environment applying insights from data to real-world problems.

• Authentic Communicator
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Critical Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Developing Partnerships
• Innovation
• Leadership & Mentoring
• Process Efficiency Improvements
• Results Driven
• Self-Starter
• Strategic Outlook
• Strategic Planning

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations:

Houston, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00024006

Location Address:

539 S Main St

Education:

Masters (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available athttps://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.