Land Analysis Professional

Devon Energy•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Land Analysis Professional works under general supervision and handles moderately complex matters in land and land administration. The role reviews and analyzes oil and gas leases, exploration and production contracts, and related title and ownership documents to support proper asset maintenance. It enters information into lease and contract systems, maintains land records and contractual obligations, and maintains related digital files. The position supports landmen with moderately complex matters, including contract preparation, lease processing, and correspondence. It also processes, routes, and monitors AFEs and associated ballots, communicates related interest calculations and changes, ensures compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements, and recommends solutions that improve land analysis processes. The role is responsible for reviewing lease and contract records, tracking obligations and expirations, maintaining documentation, preparing releases and various contracts, and monitoring proposals, AFE spending, acreage, and related costs. It also handles inquiries from brokers, partners, royalty and surface owners, and supports landmen with contracts, regulatory orders, lease purchases, and invoice review. The professional evaluates risks, prioritizes assignments, contributes to collaborative team efforts, communicates effectively with stakeholders, and identifies opportunities to improve data quality and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Business Administration, another related discipline, and/or commensurate work experience.
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Skills in contract and lease analysis, land records management systems, title and lease analysis, data integrity, process implementation, and data management.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Land, Land Administration, Title and Ownership Verification, or a related field.
Industry experience.
Membership in the National Association of Land & Title Analysts (NALTA).

Responsibilities

Review and analyze new leases and contracts for entry into the computer system; prepare and maintain lease and contract files, including updates and corrections.
Review and update records affected by well completions or well-status changes; analyze correspondence, title change documents, and title opinions; coordinate with land and division order departments regarding interest changes in leases and wells.
Review monthly lease obligations and expirations and maintain records containing original leases, contracts, documents, maps, receipts, and related correspondence.
Prepare releases of leases and other contracts, and use or assist in developing tools to improve data quality and efficiency.
Prepare form transmittals, check requests, oil and gas leases, assignments, rights of way, and other associated contracts; monitor proposals, AFE spending, lease acreage, and related bonus, brokerage, and other costs.
Research and respond to inquiries regarding broker billings and invoicing; respond to partner inquiries and royalty or surface owner matters; prepare and distribute proposal letters on well operations.
Assist landmen in preparing contracts and regulatory orders; support payment of drafts for new lease purchases; help review invoices and code them to the appropriate AFE.
Evaluate and recommend solutions independently, assess land analysis-specific risks, prioritize and complete assignments, and contribute to collaborative team efforts.
Develop business acumen, recommend modifications, communicate effectively, share knowledge, and identify opportunities to improve data quality.
Participate in change efforts and establish effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.