Lease Analyst

Eckard Energy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Eckard Energy seeks a Lease Analyst in Oklahoma City to manage land records, analyze leases and title documents, and ensure compliance with lease obligations. The role collaborates with Land, Division Order, Drilling, Regulatory, Legal, and Accounting teams to support drilling and development operations.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years in-house experience in lease administration, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of in-house experience as a Lease Analyst or Land Technician.
• Upstream oil and gas land and land administration knowledge.
• Experience supporting drilling operations and managing lease obligations.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface regularly with the Land, Division Order, Drilling, Regulatory, and Accounting teams to support operated asset development.
• Maintain accurate records of lease terms, obligations, and contractual provisions for operated and non-operated acreage.
• Evaluate and report on critical lease details, including working interests, burdens, and HBP status.
• Support drilling operations by confirming HBP status prior to spud.
• Track expirations, extensions, renewals, and drilling obligations for lease maintenance.
• Review title opinions, deeds, and agreements to confirm ownership and identify curative needs.
• Assist with title curative efforts and documentation to resolve ownership issues.
• Support AFE preparation by verifying ownership and burden information.
• Assist with asset acquisitions and integration into land systems.
• Prepare spreadsheets and ownership/lease obligation reports using Excel.
• Identify process improvements to enhance land administration efficiency.

Skills

Lease analysis

Land administration

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eckard Energy is seeking a Lease Analyst with a minimum of three years of in-house experience to join our Oklahoma City, Oklahoma office. The Lease Analyst will play a key role in supporting operated assets by managing and maintaining land and land administration records. This position is responsible for analyzing and interpreting leases, contracts, and title documents to ensure compliance with lease obligations and to support drilling and development operations. The role works closely with the Land, Division Order, Drilling, Regulatory, Legal, and Accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Interface regularly with the Land, Division Order, Drilling, Regulatory, and Accounting teams to support operated asset development and ensure proactive communication
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of lease terms, obligations, and contractual provisions for operated and non-operated acreage
• Evaluate and report on critical lease, tract, and unit information, including working interests, net revenue interests, burdens, continuous development obligations, drilling commitments, shut-in provisions, depth severances, and HBP status
• Support drilling operations by confirming HBP status prior to spud
• Track and manage lease expirations, extensions, renewals, and drilling obligations to ensure proper lease maintenance
• Monitor well production to ensure compliance with lease provisions and initiate internal discussions when leases may be at risk
• Review title opinions, deeds, assignments, and purchase and sale agreements to confirm ownership and identify curative requirements
• Assist with title curative efforts and coordinate documentation to resolve ownership issues
• Support AFE preparation by verifying ownership and burden information
• Assist with asset acquisitions and integration into the land system, including verification of conveyed interests and lease terms
• Prepare detailed spreadsheets, ownership reports, and lease obligation tracking reports using Excel
• Maintain accurate records of all research and communications within internal land systems
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance land administration efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of in-house experience in a Lease Analyst or Land Technician role
• Demonstrated knowledge of upstream oil and gas land and land administration practices related to operated assets
• Strong understanding of lease maintenance, title analysis, and working interest and net revenue interest calculations
• Experience supporting drilling operations and managing lease obligations
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience supporting acquisitions and integration of operated assets into land systems
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail