Land Analysis Professional

Devon Energy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Energy Corp. is seeking a Senior Land Analysis Professional to handle complex land administration tasks, review leases and contracts, and maintain accurate land records.

You will support landmen on contract preparation, process AFEs and related ballots, and contribute to continuous improvements in data quality and workflows. The role requires 5+ years in land administration with a Bachelor's degree and CPLTA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Energy Management, Business Administration or related discipline or commensurate work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Land, Land Administration, Title and Ownership Verification or related field.
• CPLTA certification preferred (Certified Professional Lease and Title Analyst).

Responsibilities

• Analyze new leases and contracts and input data into the computer system and maintain lease and contract files.
• Review records affected by well completions or status changes and coordinate with land and division order on ownership changes.
• Manage monthly lease obligations and expirations and maintain original leases, contracts, documents and maps.
• Lead concurrent land analysis projects and mentor less-experienced professionals.
• Prepare releases of lease and other agreements and contribute to data quality improvements.
• Build effective relationships and influence land projects and peer groups.
• Oversee form transmittals, check requests, oil and gas leases, assignments and related contracts and monitor AFE spending.
• Research broker billings, respond to partner inquiries and royalty/surface owner matters.
• Assist Landmen in preparing contracts and regulatory orders and review invoices.
• Identify and recommend land administration solutions independently.

Skills

Land analysis

Title & lease analysis

Project management

Mentoring

Data integrity

Digital literacy

Stakeholder relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Energy Management or related discipline

Job description

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

Job Profile Summary

The Senior Land Analysis Professional, working under limited supervision, is responsible for handling complex matters in land and land administration. The role reviews and analyses oil and gas leases, exploration and production contracts, and related title and ownership documents to ensure proper maintenance of these assets, enters data into the company's lease and contract systems to maintain land records and contractual obligations, and maintains related digital files. The role supports landmen in complex matters including the preparation of oil and gas contracts, processing of oil and gas leases, and correspondence. The role is responsible for the processing, routing, and monitoring of AFEs and associated ballots, and communicating associated interest calculations and changes. The role actively contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying, diagnosing, and recommending solutions independently.

Job Description

• Conducts in-depth review and analysis of new leases and contracts for input in the computer system and prepares and maintains lease and contract files, including updating with any new information or corrections.
• Reviews and ensures records affected by well completions or well status changes are updated, analyzes correspondence, title change documents, and title opinions, and coordinates with land and division order departments on any interest changes in leases and wells.
• Reviews monthly lease obligations and expirations and facilitates record management of original leases, contracts, documents, maps, receipts, and related correspondence.
• Works under limited supervision, leads concurrent land analysis projects, mentors less-experienced professionals, and initiates change, driving improvements within the discipline.
• Prepares releases of lease and other agreements and contracts and actively contributes to the development of innovative tools to improve data quality and create efficiencies.
• Cultivates effective relationships, shares knowledge, and provides influence over land projects and peer groups, demonstrating understanding of industry best practices.
• Leads preparation of form transmittals, check requests, oil and gas leases, assignments, right of ways and other associated contracts and monitors proposals, AFE spending, lease acreage and related bonus, brokerage and other costs.
• Researches and corresponds to inquiries regarding broker billings and invoicing, responds to partner inquiries and royalty/surface owner matters, and prepares and distributes proposal letters on well operations.
• Assists Landmen in preparing contracts and regulatory orders, supports in paying off drafts for new lease purchases, and helps in reviewing invoices and coding to appropriate AFE.
• Identifies, diagnoses, and recommends land administration solutions independently, collaborates across disciplines, and demonstrates advanced project management skills, contributing to company performance and goals.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Energy Management, Business Administration or any other related discipline and/or commensurate work experience is required.

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in areas such as Land, Land Administration, Title and Ownership Verification, or a related field. Industry experience is preferred. Preferably a member of Member National Association of Land & Title Analysts (NALTA).

Certifications

Certified Professional Lease and Title Analyst (CPLTA) (preferred)

Competencies

• Stakeholder Relationships
• Oral & Written Communication
• Results Oriented
• Active Learning
• Digital Literacy
• Business Acumen
• Innovation Skills:
• Contract and Lease Analysis
• Land Records Management System Knowledge
• Title & Lease Analysis
• Data Integrity
• Process Implementation
• Data Management

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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