Project Analyst (Upstream)

Independent Project Analysis; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Analyst for its Petroleum Exploration & Production division. This role involves leading evaluations and consulting for major energy companies, focusing on enhancing the effectiveness of capital projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a passion for problem-solving, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and analytical rigor, contributing to the success of leading organizations in the energy sector. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in upstream oil and gas projects.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct independent research.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with clients to collect project data and identify risks.
• Applying statistical analysis and writing reports for insights.
• Conducting research on project success and failure drivers.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Report Writing Skills

Problem Solving

Self-Motivation

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Statistical Analysis Software

Job description

Department: Petroleum Exploration & Production

Reports to: Business Area Director

Introduction

Are you interested in how the oil and gas Exploration & Production (E&P) world is transitioning? Do you love making connections and solving puzzles or problems? Are you detailed and focused yet you also have broad interests and ideas and excellent communication skills? Do you enjoy analytical research work while also being comfortable client-facing? Are you seeking mentorship and a clear career path in your professional growth?

If so, please apply as a Project Analyst – Petroleum Exploration & Production in IPA’s North America office! The Project Analyst will lead evaluations and consulting for major energy players to help them improve the effectiveness of their capital projects.

About the Role

Independent Project Analysis (IPA) has an opening in our North America office (located in Ashburn, VA) for a Project Analyst – Petroleum Exploration & Production. The candidate should have a proven track record working on capital projects or analyzing project feasibility in the upstream oil & gas market. Candidates are required to have strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to contribute as a thought leader. Aptitude for and demonstrated skills to be a successful analyst include your ability to connect real life with the data and vice versa, to know when to ask more questions and when to just listen, as well as to be self-motivated to learn and thrive.

IPA’s client portfolio includes world-leading companies in both the heavy and light industries around the world. IPA has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, Brazil, and Singapore; as such, major industry leaders globally rely on us to assess the health of their capital project systems and provide recommendations to improve their performance. IPA evaluates hundreds of capital projects every year, developing very complete technical, business, and people histories from their front-end through early operation. These histories become the data we use to find what works and what does not work in capital projects. The IPA project databases are unique and the most comprehensive sources of capital project experience in existence. IPA also takes a leading role in empirical research into the drivers of better projects and project systems, using our extensive databases of past project performance.

Day in the Life

Responsibilities of the Project Analyst – Petroleum Exploration & Production role include:

• Interfacing directly with clients in person to collect project data and uncover areas of risk
• Applying statistical analysis to quantify your findings
• Writing reports to provide insight and recommendations for clients
• Delivering verbal feedback and presentations to technical and business audiences
• Working directly with capital project teams and project organizations of major E&P companies to improve business competitiveness
• Conducting research on drivers of project success and failure using IPA’s proprietary databases and statistics

Skills and Qualities

Project Analysts – Petroleum Exploration & Production must have:

• Demonstrable English language oral and written communication skills; fluency in Spanish or French is an advantage
• Solid analytical skills
• Ability to demonstrate intellectual curiosity and organizational leadership
• Excellent listening, presentation, and report writing skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships at senior levels with client companies and liaise with people from other cultures
• Strong work ethic
• High self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Flexibility in taking on a variety of assignments

Travel

This position requires up to 30% of travel. Candidates are required to have proper documentation for necessary business travel.

Education and Experience

• A master’s degree (preferred) or bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, science (physics, chemistry, petroleum, geology), statistics, operations research, economics, or related fields
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with upstream oil and gas projects
• Proven record of carrying out independent research or using a variety of statistical methods to analyze large amounts of data

WHY IPA?

For over 35 years, IPA has delivered groundbreaking research and quantitative risk analyses to enhance the value generated by our clients’ capital project systems and meet their obligations for sustainable and safe performance. IPA guides capital‑intensive organizations to establish the right combination of people, work process, and governance to maximize performance across several measures: cost, schedule, safety, operability performance, and carbon reduction. We have a database of over 24,000 capital projects as the basis of our work. Our clients are leading companies in the energy, minerals, infrastructure, chemicals, pharmaceutical, and consumer products sectors. IPA is committed to social and ethical responsibility, and all global offices initiate or participate in local charity initiatives to support those in need. IPA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should complete the form at https://www.ipaglobal.com/careers/project-analyst-upstream/ and include a cover letter, resume, and salary requirement.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Analyst, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

Business Consulting and Services