Development and Planning Engineering Analyst

Discovery Natural Resources LLC is a domestic, onshore exploration and production company with over 1,000 wells in operation in Texas.

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and the Discovery Core Values in all aspects of the job.
• Maintain and support forecasting tools to enable accurate planning of production, capital, and operational expenses
• Collaborate on annual budgets, long-term plans, and monthly forecasts, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Analyze actual vs. forecasted performance, providing insights, variance analysis, and recommendations to support informed decision-making
• Partner with engineering and technical teams to support economic evaluations, project lookbacks, and scenario planning
• Create and maintain dashboards and visual reports (e.g., Spotfire) to share data-driven insights with diverse audiences
• Contribute to the evaluation of acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic opportunities, including due diligence and data analysis
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activity, and internal performance to identify risks and opportunities
• Support continuous learning by staying current with industry tools, practices, and professional development opportunities

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in a technical, analytical, or quantitative field (e.g., Math, Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance), or equivalent practical experience through work, training, or self-directed learning
• Typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience, or a demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities through a combination of professional, academic, volunteer, or other applicable experiences
• Experience supporting or evaluating acquisition, divestiture, or strategic partnership opportunities in the energy sector or related industries
• Familiarity with the Permian Basin or similar resource is helpful but not required

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to Discovery Natural Resources’ core values and job expectations
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Proficient in creating visualizations and dashboards using tools like Spotfire, Power BI, or similar platforms
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, providing technical support and insights for strategic initiatives
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement
• Effective communicator, able to convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with forecasting, scenario planning, and financial modeling tools (e.g., Enersight or equivalents)
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced in managing, analyzing, and reporting on large datasets
• Comfortable using industry software and public data sources (e.g., ARIES, WellView, IHS, Enverus) to support decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and apply programming or automation tools (e.g., Python, SQL, VBA)

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated pay range: $120,000 – $140,000 (depending upon experience of the successful candidate)
• Eligible for short- and long-term incentives
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% company match.  100% vest of employer contributions immediately
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Hybrid work from home schedule available
• 9/80 work schedule

NOTE: This job description is NOT intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Company