Summer 2027 Viper BD Landman Intern

Job Responsibilities

• Work on an assigned, individual Business Development Land project throughout the summer, culminating in a presentation of the completed project to Diamondback’s executive team
• Develop and increase knowledge in all phases of mineral and royalty acquisitions and divestitures under the direction of an assigned, experienced mentor
• Research and analyze leases, deeds, conveyances, purchase and sale agreements, and other instruments to determine ownership, burdens, and acquisition value
• Confirm mineral and royalty ownership through courthouse, county records, and division order research to support offers on acquisition targets
• Assist in negotiations with mineral and royalty owners, prepare offer packages and letters of intent, and support due diligence and title curative on pending transactions
• Build and maintain acquisition target lists and track competitor, operator, and transaction activity across the Permian Basin
• Support underwriting of acquisition opportunities by gathering production, activity, and ownership data used in valuation models
• Directly work with teams across other disciplines to experience what working in an Oil & Gas Exploration and Production company is like
• Participate in on-site field visits to learn about field operations, including an active drilling rig and active completions spread
• Participate in intern events and philanthropic endeavors that support the Midland-Odessa community

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Energy Management/Energy Commerce, Finance, or a related business discipline
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
• Willingness to work in Midland, TX for the duration of the internship
• Returning to school for the Fall 2027 semester

Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher
• Extracurricular achievements or prior work experience
• Coursework or experience in mineral/royalty ownership, title research, or transaction analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Membership in the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL)