Division Order Analyst

Land Team Division Order Analyst

Oversees and maintains a specific geographical area of responsibility for the Land team insofar as Division Orders. Responsible for reviewing title, title opinions, agreements, and curative to create ownership decks. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of tasks and will be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The position will report to the Division Order Manager and will be located in downtown Houston, TX. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with background and experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of record title ownership division of interest for both billing and revenue in the Enertia Land System
• Ensure the timely payment of royalties in accordance with state statutes
• Analyze title opinions, land contracts, operating agreements, oil and gas leases, broker reports, curative, well and regulatory documents, conveyances, probate and heirship data and other legal documents to determine ownership and lease burden relationships for production proceeds from oil and gas wells
• Work with Land staff to clear and cure title
• Process all probate information and transfer documents from interest owners in order to maintain a correct division of interest
• Maintain and correct divisions of interest as payouts and/or recompletions occur
• Review, discuss and provide area updates on a recurring basis for respective area and activity
• Coordinate with Accounting to ensure proper and timely distribution of revenues and processing of any prior period adjustments
• Research legal suspense items
• Review and interpret legal documents/transfers of title to perform mass changes in Enertia Land System
• Review and handle re-classes of interest, funds transfers, etc. in the Enertia Land System
• Verify GWI/NRI on non-operated division orders
• Familiar with working escheat
• Perform quarterly audits of suspense funds and SOX controls and/or assist with audit requests
• Perform routine data input and administration activities within the Enertia Land System
• Familiar with name and address data set-ups and maintenance
• Perform detailed analysis of title opinions and legal documents to determine title ownership and identify/resolve identified issues
• Research ownership through laws of descent and distribution and interest succession
• Respond to inquiries from mineral owners, title attorneys, other third parties, and internal staff regarding property interests

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Selected candidates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, or college degree
• 3+ years of experience as a Division Order Analyst
• Marcellus, Montana and North Dakota experience a major plus
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Well organized and flexible
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess the ability to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, copier, files, telephone, and fax; maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with Enertia Land System
• Experience working with state and federal leases

EEO Statement:

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.