Midterm Planning and Projects Analyst – Midwest (MW)
BP
Chicago, IL · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
Job Family Group: Strategic Planning & Business Development Group
Job Description:
About Us
Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company
About the Role
The Midterm Planning and Projects Analyst role is accountable for managing overall development of the 1-10 year integrated midterm plans (MTP) for the Midwest Region. This includes developing, integrating, and communicating midterm insights and strategies across the MW value chains. Coordinating overall MTP activities which recommend strategic objectives for the region to close delivery gaps. Additionally, the MTP leads are responsible for delivery of Integrated Midterm Forums (IMF) across ST&S, Refining, M&C and Aviation to ensure midterm plans stay “living” and activities are progressing per strategic implementation plans.
Key Accountabilities
Develops and coordinates overall midterm plan, start to finish for the MW Value Chain
Support the development of the MW strategy, driving analytics, gathering stakeholder perspectives, and infrastructure considerations across the MW value chain
Assess value chain developments (pipelines, expansions, new infrastructure, channel of trade strategies) and their implications for feedstock and product flows from areas to demand centers in the MW
Support the generation of supply–demand outlooks (with the SA&I strategist) and scenario analytics that support midterm and long‑term strategic decision‑making
Inform advocacy positions related to industry infrastructure developments
Works with stakeholders across the business to align and analysis data across different businesses to identify sources of integrated value across the MW region
Analyze key bp Downstream Strategy themes for the US and distill them to provide a consistent story for the MW Value Chain
Support cross‑business alignment on strategies across ST&S, Refining, M&C and Aviation
Manages workstream leads – sets vision, prepares tools/templates, holds leads accountable to deliverables
Strategy Leadership
Coordinating cross‑functional collaboration between Refining, Trading, Commercial Logistics & Midstream, Supply, Aviation and Mobility & Convenience.
Generates deliverables to support recommendations to present at governance forums
Qualifications
At least 4 years of commercial experience within the refining, trading, midstream, or customer-facing businesses.
Understanding of how value is derived throughout the value chain (crude through refining to finished products to our end customers)
Ability to digest data and develop compelling stories that define the strategy for the MW
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient at PowerPoint, Excel and AI Strategies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Why join us
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits ( https://exploreyourbenefits.com/landing.html) to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
How much do we pay (Base)? (INSERT BASE PAY RANGE ($129,000 - $184,000)) *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.
This position is eligible for US Benefits Select. This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at Select SPD Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more by visiting Select SPD .
We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program. These benefits include a pension for eligible employee. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Select SPD .
As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Select SPD
Travel Requirement: Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills: Acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and divestments, Agreements and negotiations, Analytics, Commercial Acumen, Commercial Business Development, Communication, Contractual risk management, customer and competitor understanding, Data visualization and interpretation, Deal structuring, Decision Making, Developing and implementing strategy, Economic evaluation methodology, Economic modelling, Financial Analysis, Financial Modelling, Influencing, Investment appraisal, Joint Venture Structuring, Managing change, market, Market Analysis, Project and programme management, Risk Management {+ 4 more} .
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us .
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