Director of Corporate Development & Planning
USA Compression Partners, LP, (NYSE: USAC) provides mission-critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. We are an operations-centric, technology-driven employer with 800+ employees in 18 states across the US. We owe our success to the quality of our employees, our strong commitment to safety, and our superior service to our customers.
Position Summary
The Director of Corporate Development & Planning plays a key role in supporting USA Compression’s long‑term growth strategy. This position leads strategic planning, corporate development initiatives, and enterprise‑level financial analysis that guide decisions across our fleet, operations, and commercial organization. The role partners closely with Executive Leadership to evaluate market opportunities, assess capital deployment, and ensure the company is positioned for sustainable, disciplined growth. The ideal candidate brings strong financial and analytical capability, a deep understanding of the compression services business, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Business Insights
- Lead the annual strategic planning process, including market outlooks, competitive assessments, and long‑range financial modeling.
- Monitor industry trends, customer activity, and regulatory developments that impact compression demand and fleet strategy.
- Provide data‑driven insights to support decisions around fleet mix, horsepower deployment, refurbishment programs, and capital allocation.
- Partner with Operations and Commercial leadership to align strategic priorities with field realities and customer needs.
Corporate Development & M&A
- Identify and evaluate acquisition, divestiture, and partnership opportunities that support USA Compression’s strategic objectives.
- Lead financial modeling, valuation work, due diligence, and integration planning for potential transactions.
- Prepare investment cases and recommendations for Executive Leadership and the Board.
- Maintain relationships with advisors, banks, and external stakeholders involved in transaction processes.
Capital Planning & Portfolio Optimization
- Support capital planning efforts, including new unit purchases, rebuild programs, and customer‑specific project economics.
- Develop ROI analyses, utilization forecasts, and scenario models to optimize fleet performance and capital efficiency.
- Partner with Operations to evaluate asset deployment strategies that maximize uptime, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Commercial Support & Market Analysis
- Provide analytical support to the Commercial team on pricing, contract structures, and customer profitability.
- Evaluate new market segments, geographic expansion opportunities, and service line adjacencies.
- Support strategic customer discussions with clear, data‑driven insights.
Executive Reporting & Communication
- Prepare Board materials, strategic updates, and investment proposals that clearly communicate key insights and recommendations.
- Present complex financial and operational data in a concise, executive‑ready format.
- Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, CFO, COO, and Commercial leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in corporate development, strategic planning, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance.
- Experience in energy services, midstream, or compression strongly preferred.
- Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills.
- Strong understanding of capital‑intensive, fleet‑based service models.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with experience preparing materials for senior leadership and Boards.
Competencies
- Strategic Mindset — Anticipates market shifts and identifies long‑term opportunities.
- Financial & Analytical Strength — Builds accurate, insightful models and analyses.
- Operational Understanding — Appreciates the realities of field operations, customer expectations, and fleet performance.
- Executive Communication — Delivers clear, concise, and actionable insights.
- Collaboration — Works effectively across Operations, Finance, Commercial, and Executive teams.
- Sound Judgment — Makes recommendations grounded in data, industry context, and disciplined decision‑making.
Work Environment
- Corporate office–based role with periodic travel to field locations, customer sites, or acquisition targets.
- High‑visibility position with regular interaction with Executive Leadership and cross‑functional teams.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.