Senior Lease Analyst

Job Details Location: Corporate Headquarters - Denver, CO 80202 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $89,000.00 - $101,000.00 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. QUALIFICATIONS Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong knowledge of land and lease management systems, with the ability to quickly adapt to new or updated software platforms used in oil and gas property management. Working expertise in calculating working interest, net revenue interest, royalty, and overriding royalty interests. Solid understanding of key provisions, obligations, and payment structures within oil & gas leases, contracts, and related legal documentation. Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, including proficiency with fractions, decimals, and division of interest calculations. Create, customize, and analyze ad‑hoc reports to support business needs. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to effectively engage with stakeholders across all organizational levels, including internal teams, customers, and external partners. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, data organization, and data analysis; strong working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications. Highly meticulous with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality in all deliverables. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities. Initiative‑taking to work independently as well as collaboratively in team environments. Strong professional integrity, accountability, and sound judgment. Independently solve complex problems and make informed decisions. Comfortable operating in a small‑company, direct environment; capable of leading and coordinating cross‑functional teams through transaction evaluation and execution phases. Thrive in fast‑paced, dynamic, and collaborative work environment. Flexible navigating changes of a growing organization. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent experience. Minimum 6 years working in a Lease Analyst capacity. Minimum of 10 years working in oil and gas upstream. Solid experience organizing, addressing, and curing title curative requirements. Required Certifications and Licenses: None. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Elevated level of Quorum experience. Expert experience with federal and fee oil and gas leases. Experience with meets and bounds legal descriptions and Jeffersonian legal descriptions. Preferred Education and Experience: None. Preferred Certifications and Licenses: Certified Professional Lease & Title Analyst (CPLTA) certification. POSITION SCOPE & IMPACT Individual contributor impacting department and companywide. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work in a climate‑controlled office and routinely use standard office equipment. TRAVEL Up to 5%, as business requires. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirements: Remain in a seated position – 80% of work time. Speak and hear clearly – 100% of work time. Lift office products and supplies, up to 20 lbs – 5% of work time. Stoop, kneel, bend and reach – 5% of work time. Dexterity to write and manipulate keyboard and mouse – 100% of work time. BENEFITS We offer a comprehensive benefit package including generous paid time off, 401(k) match and discretionary profit sharing, tuition assistance, professional development, and eligibility for short‑ and long‑term incentive programs. Eligible employees may enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment and elect from several voluntary group benefits. EEO STATEMENT Jonah Energy determines the salary level for potential new employees by considering a candidate’s experience, skills, and education, along with the position’s work location, external market conditions and internal pay equity. It has been and will continue to be the policy of Jonah Energy LLC not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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