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Business Development Advisor – Business Development & Portfolio Strategy-MPLX

Marathon Petroleum Corporation
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Mar 2026

About the role

An exciting career awaits you


At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Business Development Advisor will report to the Business Development Director and be based out of MPC's Findlay, Ohio campus. The Advisor role is charged with supporting the long-term strategy development, conducting industry analyses, and contributing to the strategic playbooks for assigned areas within the MPLX Business Development & Portfolio Strategy team with emphasis on Crude Oil and Products Logistics segment, natural gas & natural gas liquids, and US shale basins value chain. 

The ideal candidate will evaluate organic and in-organic growth opportunities, build strong external relationships, and collaborate with assigned leaders to align organizational strategies.   

Additionally, the individual will be responsible for managing existing strategic joint ventures. 

This position is based in Findlay, OH. 

This position is part of a job family with multiple career levels Final title and compensation will be based on the successful candidate’s overall experience level and qualifications.   

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Supports the long-term (5 years+) strategy development for their assigned region, and/or value-chain. 

  • Supports strategic reviews including industry trends, competitive assessments, and scenario planning. 

  • Collaborates across the enterprise to support the development & enhancement of strategic playbooks, including industry benchmarking, market fundamentals, and outlook. 

  • Supports the review and development of large-scale organic growth projects. 

  • Participates in front-end financial and strategic fit evaluations of inorganic growth opportunities. 

  • Establishes productive and effective relationships with key external companies and contacts. 

  • Drives collaboration between Strategy & Business Development and other internal organizations and stakeholders. 

  • Collaborates with assigned leadership across the organization to align on long-term strategic plans as assigned.   

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

  • Bachelor's Degree is required; MBA preferred 

  • Major Discipline: Business or Engineering preferred 

  • Minimum of 7- years of relevant experience 

  • Experience in the oil & gas industry experience preferred 

  • Strong written/verbal communication and experience collaborating with senior leaders required 

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

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