Senior Division Order Analyst

About the role

Senior Division Order Analyst – This role requires occasional overnight travel and involves a combination of standard office-based work and field exposure in industrial environments. The position is primarily office-based and classified as light physical work. Bring your Division Order expertise to a growing upstream organization with operations across East Texas and North Louisiana. You will take ownership of complex title, ownership, and Division of Interest matters while partnering across Land Administration, E&P, Accounting, Marketing, Legal, and other functions.

Responsibilities

• Independently analyze and interpret deeds, probate documentation, trust agreements, assignments, title opinions, and related instruments to determine mineral and revenue ownership.
• Research and resolve complex ownership and title matters, including obtaining and interpreting curative documentation necessary to address title defects.
• Calculate, establish, validate, and maintain Divisions of Interest to support accurate and timely royalty payments.
• Prepare Division Orders and supplemental Division Orders involving new and changing ownership interests.
• Review outside-operated Division Orders and independently validate decimal interests and supporting ownership information.
• Research and resolve discrepancies involving ownership interests, decimal calculations, title documentation, and related records.
• Maintain and correct Divisions of Interest resulting from payouts, recompletions, transfers, and other ownership changes.
• Monitor and update UMIs to reflect changes in ownership, lease agreements, and unit designations.
• Manage complex cross-unit ownership and allocation-well ownership matters.
• Maintain and update Joint Interest Billing decks based on ownership and supporting information.
• Research and resolve suspense items in support of the escheat process.
• Manage and respond to complex inquiries from interest owners, researching underlying ownership matters and coordinating with appropriate internal teams to drive resolution.
• Serve as a liaison between interest owners and Accounting, Lease Records, Marketing, and other functions when ownership or payment matters require cross-functional coordination.
• Maintain accurate and well-supported ownership records and documentation.
• Support special projects and other Land Administration initiatives as business needs evolve.
• Serve as SME on Division Order administration, ownership, title interpretation, and related Land Administration matters.
• Provide guidance and technical support to less experienced Division Order Analysts when complex ownership or title questions arise.
• Assist with the training, mentoring, and development of junior and less experienced team members.
• Exercise sound independent judgment when evaluating complex ownership matters and determining appropriate paths to resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy, consistency, and efficiency of Division Order and Land Administration processes.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy, responsiveness, professionalism, and ownership when working with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of progressive Division Order experience preferred.
• East Texas title experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of Division Order administration, title analysis, mineral and revenue ownership, Divisions of Interest, and related Land Administration processes.
• Demonstrated experience independently researching and resolving complex title, ownership, and decimal-interest issues.
• Experience with ownership changes involving payouts, recompletions, cross-unit ownership, and/or allocation wells.
• Strong analytical and technical judgment with the ability to independently manage complex assignments through resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, timely, and well-supported work with limited supervision.
• Ability to effectively interpret deeds, probate documents, trust agreements, assignments, title opinions, and other ownership documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex ownership matters to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, or provide technical guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, and related Land Administration applications.
• Quorum experience preferred.
• CDOA certification preferred.