Economic Consultant

Chevron • Houston, TX

70d

About The Position

The Economic Consultant performs strategic economic and decision analysis, including valuation of enterprise-wide assets across diverse fiscal regimes, in alignment with Chevron's Investment Manual guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, economics, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• Strong financial modeling skills, including expertise in Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis, combined with a deep understanding of industry-specific variables
• Solid understanding of the oil and gas value chain (upstream, midstream, downstream), including technical processes, regulatory environments, and market dynamics
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions (engineering, commercial, finance, legal, tax)
• Skilled at managing multiple projects and adapting to shifting priorities
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA)
• CFA or CPA certification
• Experience with international petroleum agreements (e.g., PSCs)
• Exposure to New Energy investments such as carbon sequestration, renewable gas, and low-carbon power (solar, wind, geothermal, hydro)

Responsibilities

• Supporting Corporate Business Development, Business Units, and Chevron New Energies with opportunity assessments and commercial evaluations.
• Conducting economic modeling, contract reviews, fiscal model development, and decision analysis.
• Leading and participating in project framing sessions for Business Development opportunities.
• Providing competitive and owner-perspective insights on potential deals.
• Participating in negotiation teams as needed.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with planning, finance, legal, tax, treasury, and negotiations teams to ensure optimal value realization.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees