Summer 2027 Corporate Development Intern

Diamondback Energy, Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Diamondback Energy is seeking a Corporate Development Intern for approximately 12 weeks (May – August 2027) in Dallas, TX. You will work on an assigned project and present the completed work to Diamondback's executive team.

You will gain knowledge of acquisitions and valuations in the oil and gas industry under the guidance of a senior mentor, and support deal screening, NAV, comps, and accretion/dilution analysis.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, or a similar discipline.
• Must have strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills, with a strong work ethic and high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be willing to work in Dallas, TX for the duration of the internship.
• Must be returning to school for the Fall 2027 semester.

Responsibilities

• Work on an assigned, individual Corporate Development project throughout the summer, culminating in a presentation of the completed project to Diamondback's executive team.
• Develop and increase knowledge of A&D, valuation, and deal evaluation within the oil and gas industry under the supervision and guidance of an assigned, experienced mentor.
• Support screening and evaluation of potential acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture opportunities, including comps, NAV, and accretion/dilution analysis.
• Assist in preparing deal-related and strategic deliverables for senior executives and the Board of Directors.
• Maintain knowledge of Permian Basin transaction activity, peer positioning, and industry trends.
• Interface with other departments (Finance, Land, Engineering, Legal) to understand the processes that drive deal evaluation and execution.
• Participate in on-site field visits to learn about field operations, including an active drilling rig and active completions spread.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Corporate Development Intern
Duration: Approximately 12 weeks (May – August 2027)

Job Responsibilities

• Work on an assigned, individual Corporate Development project throughout the summer, culminating in a presentation of the completed project to Diamondback's executive team
• Develop and increase knowledge of A&D, valuation, and deal evaluation within the oil and gas industry under the supervision and guidance of an assigned, experienced mentor
• Support screening and evaluation of potential acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture opportunities, including comps, NAV, and accretion/dilution analysis
• Assist in preparing deal-related and strategic deliverables for senior executives and the Board of Directors
• Maintain knowledge of Permian Basin transaction activity, peer positioning, and industry trends
• Interface with other departments (Finance, Land, Engineering, Legal) to understand the processes that drive deal evaluation and execution
• Participate in on-site field visits to learn about field operations, including an active drilling rig and active completions spread

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, or a similar discipline
• Must have strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills, with a strong work ethic and high attention to detail
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be willing to work in Dallas, TX for the duration of the internship
• Must be returning to school for the Fall 2027 semester

Preferred Qualifications

• GPA of 3.40 or higher
• Extracurricular achievements or prior work experience
• Familiarity with the upstream sector and oil and gas industry as a whole
• Prior internship experience within a financial or M&A setting

Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

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Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas.