Senior Lease Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

This Senior Lease Analyst is responsible for leading and managing all Lease Analyst functions, including the summarization, verification, and setup of oil and gas leases, surface agreements, and contracts within the lease data system. The role collaborates with the GIS team to create maps and visual tools using lease data. It also performs title curative work to address title opinion requirements and maintains reserve report inputs and supporting narratives for both producing and non-producing properties. Additional responsibilities include coordinating and tracking AFEs, well elections, and partner communications. The position manages land records and leads the transition from physical files to a digital records system. The Senior Lease Analyst reports to the Vice President – Land in the Denver office.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage lease commitments, contract obligations, and all related payments including rentals, extensions, minimum royalties, shut-in payments, and surface payments.
• Monitor lease expiration calendars and minimum royalty requirements; track monthly obligations and expirations.
• Provide input into calculations and ensure timely, accurate payment of extensions, rentals, shut-in payments, minimum royalties, and other lease obligations.
• Generate lease ownership reports detailing depth, legal descriptions, expiration dates, acreage (gross/net), and payment obligations.
• Manage bonding processes for new acquisitions and renewals.
• Coordinate ownership updates within Division Order and Joint Interest Billing (JIB) systems.
• Maintain accurate records of mineral, royalty, and working interest ownership.
• Create and verify inputs for reserve reports.
• Oversee recording of legal documents and maintain organized lease, contract, and mineral ownership records.
• Prepare well proposals to meet regulatory compliance requirements in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with land, drilling, regulatory teams, and partners to prepare and distribute non-operated working interest elections and AFEs; communicate results for accurate billing and revenue distribution.
• Analyze title opinions and legal documents to determine ownership and resolve title issues.
• Collaborate with third-party brokers to manage title curative processes and prioritize requirements with land negotiators.
• Assist with due diligence activities and property assimilation.
• Partner with land, division orders, accounting, and business development teams to ensure efficient workflows and support special projects.
• Respond to inquiries from mineral owners, attorneys, third parties, and internal stakeholders regarding leasehold interests.
• Prepare and process land-related financial transactions, including check requests, invoices, wire transfers, and cost entries in WellView.
• Perform routine data management and administrative tasks within Quorum.
• Collaborate with IT to resolve system issues and implement necessary fixes in Quorum.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and company processes.
• Maintain respectful, collaborative working relationships across teams.
• Foster a work environment aligned with the company’s Purpose, Vision, and Core Values.

OTHER DUTIES

• Resolve administrative and technical issues as they arise.
• Perform other duties and projects assigned to support the success of the department and company.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None