Senior Lease and Land Analyst

Administer a portfolio of federal, state, tribal, and private geothermal, mineral, and surface leases from acquisition through commercial operations. Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer leases, options, amendments, assignments, ratifications, easements, rights-of-way, surface use agreements, and other land contracts. Track and ensure compliance with lease obligations, including bonus payments, rentals, royalties, primary terms, extension options, drilling commitments, continuous operations provisions, and contractual notice requirements. Perform title analysis, ownership verification, and due diligence by reviewing deeds, leases, title opinions, probate records, ownership reports, and county land records. Coordinate title curative activities with attorneys, landmen, title companies, and regulatory agencies to resolve ownership issues and maintain marketable title. Support acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, financing transactions, and project development by conducting land and lease due diligence. Maintain accurate land records, ownership databases, GIS mapping, and lease administration systems while ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with internal teams to secure site control, support permitting activities, manage rights-of-way, and facilitate project development schedules. Prepare executive reports summarizing lease status, acreage position, contractual obligations, title risks, and project readiness. Identify commercial, legal, and operational risks affecting land assets and recommend practical solutions that support business objectives.