At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities
to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and
positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think
differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and
compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life
and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.
The Land Analysis Professional, working under general supervision, is
responsible for handling moderately complex matters in land and land
administration. The role reviews and analyzes oil and gas leases, exploration
and production contracts, and related title and ownership documents to ensure
proper maintenance of these assets, enters data into the company's lease and
contract systems to maintain land records and contractual obligations, and
maintains related digital files. The role supports landmen in complex matters
including the preparation of oil and gas contracts, processing of oil and gas
leases, and correspondence. The role is responsible for the processing, routing,
and monitoring of AFEs and associated ballots, and communicating associated
interest calculations and changes. The specific scope of responsibility will be
determined based on the selected candidate’s experience.
* Reviews and analyzes new leases and contracts for input in the computer
system and prepares and maintains lease and contract files, including
updating with any new information or corrections.
* Reviews and ensures records affected by well completions or well status
changes are updated, analyzes correspondence, title change documents, and
title opinions, and coordinates with land and division order departments on
any interest changes in leases and wells.
* Reviews monthly lease obligations and expirations and facilitates record
management of original leases, contracts, documents, maps, receipts, and
related correspondence.
* Works under general to limited supervision (commensurate with level), and
initiates change, driving improvements within the discipline.
* Prepares releases of lease and other agreements and contracts and actively
contributes to the development of innovative tools to improve data quality
and create efficiencies.
* Cultivates effective relationships, shares knowledge, and provides influence
over land projects and peer groups, demonstrating understanding of industry
best practices.
* Prepares form transmittals, check requests, oil and gas leases, assignments,
right of ways and other associated contracts and monitors proposals, AFE
spending, lease acreage and related bonus, brokerage and other costs.
* Researches and corresponds to inquiries regarding broker billings and
invoicing, responds to partner inquiries and royalty/surface owner matters,
and prepares and distributes proposal letters on well operations.
* Assists Landmen in preparing contracts and regulatory orders, supports in
paying off drafts for new lease purchases, and helps in reviewing invoices
and coding to appropriate AFE.
* Evaluates and recommends land administration solutions independently,
assesses land analysis-specific risks, and demonstrates the ability to
prioritize and complete assignments, contributing to collaborative,
goal-oriented team efforts.
Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in Energy Management, Business Administration or any other
related discipline and/or commensurate work experience is required.
Experience:
• 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in areas such as Leasing, Land,
Land Administration, including Lease Records or Division Orders, Land
Management, Title and Ownership Verification, or a related field. Industry
experience is preferred. Preferably a member of Member National Association of
Land & Title Analysts (NALTA).
Competencies:
• Oral & Written Communication
• Results Oriented
• Active Learning
• Digital Literacy
• Business Acumen
• Innovation
Skills:
• Contract and Lease Analysis
• Land Records Management System Knowledge
• Title & Lease Analysis
• Data Integrity
• Process Implementation
• Data Management
Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability,
status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
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EEO is the Law
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