Advisor, Data Science - Land

Summary of Position:

This Data Science Advisor will play a key role in transforming and modernizing land-related processes and data quality through data analytics, automation, and cutting-edge technology solutions, including Artificial Intelligence ("AI"), Robotic Process Automation ("RPA"), and Machine Learning ("ML"). The Land Data Scientist will also interface with optimizing all land geospatial capabilities. You will use your expertise in data science, programming, and automation to streamline workflows, build web applications, automate reporting, and enhance the company's land data management. This role will focus on improving data quality, identifying exceptions for clean-up, and ensuring accuracy across land and geospatial datasets. Your work will directly impact the efficiency of land and geospatial reporting, regulatory compliance, and land records management while supporting key decision-making processes.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Data Analytics & Reporting:
• Develop, optimize, and automate land-related reports from the company's land enterprise system using SQL.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and insights that will improve land management processes, land acquisition analysis, and decision-making.
• Identify and mine reliable internal and external data sources for integration and analysis to support strategic land acquisition and management.
• Automation & RPA Implementation:
• Design and deploy solutions to streamline repetitive administrative tasks such as lease records management, payment processing and division order creation.
• Design custom tools to optimize data mining, transformation, analysis, and reporting tasks.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to reduce manual intervention and improve process efficiency.
• Leverage tools such as Flask, Streamlit, or Django to build intuitive interfaces that replace or enhance manual workflows.
• Collaborate with the Land and IT departments to integrate custom solutions with existing land management systems.
• Land Systems Management:
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of AI-powered document management systems to streamline the organization, classification, and retrieval of land-related documents, including leases, contracts, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure the integration of AI document software with existing land management systems, facilitating seamless workflows between departments.
• Optimize land acquisition analysis by integrating data from multiple sources, ensuring data quality and accuracy.
• Process Improvement & Optimization:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand current land-related processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Utilize data science and process automation to create scalable solutions that enhance workflow efficiency, reduce errors, and minimize administrative costs.
• Standardize and improve land record-keeping practices through automated data validation, quality assurance, and exception identification for clean-up.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Collaborate with Accounting, M&A, New Ventures, Transformation & Integration, Digital Transformation, land administration managers, legal teams, IT, GIS, and other departments to align data and technology solutions with business objectives.
• Communicate complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders and deliver data-driven insights through presentations and reports.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of relational databases and SQL querying.
• Good problem decomposition skills and autonomy when faced with solving data problems.
• A proven ability in process automation, workflow optimization, and RPA development.
• Familiarity with land management systems, lease data, and oil and gas regulatory compliance is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) for data storage and app deployment.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for presenting insights to stakeholders.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Advanced degree in data science or quantitative field.
• 8-10+ years of experience in data analytics, data science, or programming, preferably in the oil and gas or land administration sectors.
• Proven experience with SQL for report generation, data extraction, and database management.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R, including experience with data processing libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) and automation frameworks (e.g., RPA tools, Selenium).
• Experience building web applications using frameworks like Flask, Django, or Streamlit.

Travel & Additional Requirements:

• Work Location: Work is performed at both field and office locations.
• Schedule: Traditional 40-hour workweek or an alternative schedule of 9-hour workdays Monday through Thursday and 4-hour workdays on Friday, as business needs allow and with manager approval.
• Travel required to the Civitas field locations.

• Civitas is a drug free workplace. All offers to successful candidates will be subject to successful background check and drug screen.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Dental and Vision insurance premiums are at no cost to employees.
• Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 6% company match. 100% vest of employer contributions after the first month of employment.
• Company paid Life & AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Critical Illness plans.
• Vacation, sick, volunteer, and holiday pay.
• Health Saving Accounts (with an employer contribution) and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Fitness and tuition reimbursements.
• Opportunity for Short Term and Long-Term Incentives.
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Volunteer opportunities through The Civitas Community Foundation.
• Employee assistance program.
• Your choice of paid parking or an RTD EcoPass for Denver-based employees.

Please note that the following job posting does not guarantee or promise specific benefits offerings to potential employees. While we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages, the availability and details of these offerings are subject to change and are ultimately determined by company policies and budgetary considerations. We encourage all applicants to review our official employee benefits documentation and engage in discussions with our HR representatives during the interview process to gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits package available for the position.

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

AMOUNT OF TIME

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand


Walk


Sit




Use hands & fingers




Reach with hands & arms


Climb or balance (includes ladders)




Bending, kneel, squatting or crawling




Talk or hear




Wear personal protective equipment. (e.g. respirator, fire resistant clothing)




Weight Lifted

Up to 10 lbs.

Up to 25 lbs.

Up to 50 lbs.

Up to 100 lbs.

More than 100 lbs.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

AMOUNT OF TIME

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Work near moving mechanical parts




Work in high, precarious places




Fumes or airborne particles




Toxic or caustic chemicals




Outdoor weather conditions (heat & cold)


Loud Noise (conveyor systems, mechanical equip, etc.)




Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Civitas Resources offers of employment take into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market, and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.

Base Pay Range: $160,000 - $180,000

Civitas Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Application Deadline:

Application Deadline: January 17, 2025. Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Notice To Third Party Agencies:

Civitas does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to Civitas in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where Civitas has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of Civitas and Civitas will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.