Lease Analyst: Land & Title Expert for Drilling Ops

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 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.