Lease & Contracts Analyst: Land Records & Compliance

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation seeks a Land Administration professional to analyze lease data, prepare assignment documents, and manage monthly lease calendars. You will determine rental obligations and process payments related to ownership changes, with collaboration across Land Operations and Land Administration teams.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 0–4 years of relevant experience, or 8+ years in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional systems and applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of land principles, lease obligations, and land records management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and input lease and contract data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across land systems.
• Prepare full releases and Exhibit A documents for assignments and contracts.
• Manage and maintain monthly lease calendars to track rentals, shut-ins, minimum royalties, expirations, and other payment obligations.
• Determine rental payments, obligations, and expirations necessary to maintain leases in good standing.
• Conduct lease and unit reviews for shut-in wells and process related payments, subject to review and approval.
• Process payments and billing records resulting from ownership changes, including assignments, deeds, probate, and related transactions.
• Review lease obligations monthly and make recommendations regarding rentals, shut-ins, minimum royalty payments, and associated expirations.
• Identify and resolve routine anomalies independently and refer more complex issues to senior staff as appropriate.
• Input lease extensions for non-producing properties in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Maintain and update land records, including payments, amendments, and supporting documentation.
• Research private and public records using online resources to support lease administration and issue resolution.
• Respond to landowner inquiries and work collaboratively with Land Operations and Land Administration team members to resolve issues effectively.
• Assist Land Operations with preparation of agreements as requested, including pooling, communitization, and exhibit documentation.
• Provide support to Land Operations and the Lease and Contracts team on special projects and initiatives as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 0–4 years of relevant experience

8+ years experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Quorum Land System

SAP

Job description

Occidental Petroleum Corporation seeks a Land Administration professional to analyze lease data, prepare assignment documents, and manage monthly lease calendars. You will determine rental obligations and process payments related to ownership changes, with collaboration across Land Operations and Land Administration teams.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.