Corporate Development Analyst

X4 Engineering; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A privately-backed oil and gas operator is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst in Fort Worth, Texas. In this mid-senior level position, you will partner with teams to evaluate investments and develop financial analyses. Candidates should have a Master’s in Accounting or Finance, with at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong Excel skills. This role offers the chance for hands-on experience in a dynamic environment and requires effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to quickly learn industry-specific financial and accounting systems.
• Demonstrated interest in the oil and gas or broader energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential investments and development opportunities.
• Integrate market, operational and public data into financial analysis.
• Create presentation materials for internal reviews and external stakeholders.
• Support FP&A initiatives through financial modeling and forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to improve analytical workflows and reporting tools.
• Assist with special projects and additional responsibilities.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong initiative

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

A privately backed oil and gas operator is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to join its team in Fort Worth, Texas. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who wants broad exposure across an energy company with a lean, collaborative structure. The analyst will work closely with teams across Finance, Accounting, Land, Engineering, and senior leadership, gaining hands‑on experience in strategic and operational decision‑making while strengthening analytical, financial modeling, and business skills and contributing directly to asset evaluation, planning and execution in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the acquisitions and divestitures team to evaluate potential investments and development opportunities
• Develop and enhance processes that integrate market, operational and public data into internal financial analysis
• Create presentation materials and supporting documentation for internal reviews, valuations and external stakeholders
• Support FP&A initiatives through financial modeling, forecasting and analysis using operational data and reserve information
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate and improve analytical workflows and reporting tools
• Assist with special projects and additional responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to quickly learn industry-specific financial and accounting systems
• Strong initiative, work ethic and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Demonstrated interest in the oil and gas or broader energy industry

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Analyst, Engineering, and Finance

Industries

• Oil and Gas