JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Division Order Analyst is considered to be an advanced level position with superior knowledge and experience of division order responsibilities. The Sr. Division Order Analyst works closely with the Staff Division Order Analyst (Lead) to ensure the completion of division order responsibilities for an assigned geographical area of responsibility. This position will accurately and timely establish, maintain, and protect legal ownership of Continental Resources’ producing properties.  The Sr. Division Order Analyst will address and seek resolution of highly complex division order related issues. This position will also support Continental Resources’ growth initiative through proactively finding ways to create efficiencies, reduce waste and minimize risk. This position will mentor and provide training to junior level analysts across multiple geographical areas of responsibility. This position requires a highly motivated individual, capable of achieving results independently with minimal supervision.        

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for creating burdened division of interest (DOI) decks reflecting record title ownership of producing properties in a specific geographic area through detailed analysis of title opinions, leases, assignments, deeds, probates, farm-out agreements, operating agreements and other legal documents
• Determine ownership through laws of descent and distribution/intestate succession when appropriate
• Reviews new DOI setups and ownership transfers performed by junior division order analysts for accuracy
• Establishes and maintains joint interest billing decks
• Trains and mentors junior division order analysts regarding all aspects of division order work
• Shares technical expertise to aid in the creation of division order policies and procedures
• Initiate pay code changes and ownership transfers of advanced complexity within SAP
• Research and respond to phone calls, emails and written inquiries from interest owners
• Provides insight and analysis regarding weekly/monthly metrics
• Helps lead various projects to their successful completion
• Works closely internally with all land disciplines, Revenue Accounting, JIB Accounting, Legal, Marketing, and Reserves, and externally with contract landmen, brokers, title attorneys, WI partners and revenue interest owners to achieve company goals
• Promotes, cultivates and maintains good professional relationships with colleagues and external interest owners
• Assists division order management as needed

SKILLS

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Proven team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A general computer expertise is required with substantial word processing, spreadsheet experience and ability to accurately perform advanced math functions
• Must be attentive to detail with good organizational and time management skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher with major in Law, Energy Management or Business
• 8+ years of recent, relevant experience with an active oil and gas exploration company or a combination of education and relevant work experience required
• Requires advanced to expert level knowledge of land concepts and division order responsibilities
• Experienced with land data systems such as SAP, QLS, etc. required
• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.