Land Analyst

Crescent Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Energy is seeking a Land Analyst to capture and maintain material Land Agreements in the land management system and support the Land and asset teams in day-to-day activities. The role reports to a Land Administration Supervisor and focuses on accurate data capture, records management, and data-driven decision support.

You will work with Leases, Contracts, Deeds, and Titles while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely processing of AFEs and payments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Energy Commerce, PLM, or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in upstream land administration or similar roles.
• Knowledge of land agreements, lease provisions, and regulatory requirements in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with large data sets and land management systems (Quorum, Enverus, LandVantage, or similar).
• Prior experience with SUAs and ROWs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain records in the land management system for Leases, Contracts, Deeds, Title, and Surface agreements.
• Analyze, interpret, and accurately capture key land provisions.
• Assist in processing AFEs and payment requests for the assigned area.
• Facilitate balloting of partners and tracking of non-consenting parties.
• Support Land with ad hoc projects and research requests as required.
• Ensure critical obligations, expirations, and future payments are captured on the eCalendar.
• Record documents in counties and store digital copies in the Land DMS.
• Analyze leasehold, ownership, contract, and surface data to support decisions.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within land data and communicate findings.
• Support compliance and regulatory reporting as requested.
• Ensure data accuracy across land management and enterprise systems.

Skills

Land administration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Energy Commerce, PLM, or related field

Tools

Quorum

Enverus

LandVantage

Job description

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines significant cash flow from stable production with a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and a scaled operator in each of the Permian and Uinta basins. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.

The Land Analyst is responsible for capturing and maintaining all material Land Agreements in the company’s land management system, as well supporting Crescent’s Land team and the broader asset team in day-to-day activities throughout the normal course of business. This position reports to a Land Administration Supervisor

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain records in company’s land management system for Leases, Contracts, Deeds, Title, and Surface agreements.
• Analyze, interpret, and accurately capture key land provisions.
• Assist in the processing of AFEs and payment requests as directed by Landman/Land Manager for assigned area of responsibility.
• Facilitate balloting of partners and tracking of non-consenting parties.
• Support Land with ad hoc projects and research requests as required.
• Ensure critical obligations, expirations, and future payments are accurately captured on company eCalendar.
• Ensure documents are recorded appropriately in relevant counties and that digital copies of documents are accurately housed in the Land DMS for future retrieval.
• Analyze leasehold, ownership, contract, and surface data to support strategic decisions and operational planning.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within land data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support compliance and regulatory reporting as requested.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality of data across multiple land management and enterprise systems.

Required Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Energy Commerce, PLM, or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in upstream land administration or similar roles.
• Knowledge of land agreements, lease provisions, and regulatory requirements in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience working with large data sets and land management systems (Quorum, Enverus, LandVantage, or similar).
• Prior experience with SUAs and ROWs a plus.

Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].