Director of Resource Analytics

Salary

$120, $165,000.00 Annually

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

DCE-OSTR MMR

Department

DCE-Department of Conservation and Energy

Division

Office of State Resources

Opening Date

11/18/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

C&E's Office of State Resources (OSTR) primary goal and purpose is to maximize the economic value of Louisiana's natural resources through responsible leasing, transparent royalty management and strategic resource development that supports long-term returns while promoting environmental stewardship and energy diversification. This office is comprised of four Divisions: Income, Land Administration, Resource Analytics, and Water Administration. Together, these divisions administer and oversee contracts for use and development of state-owned property for energy-related purposes, including mineral leases, gas storage and sequestration, alternative energy development, and rights-of-way.

The Director of Resource Analytics serves as the senior official responsible for the operational performance and strategic direction of the Resource Analytics Division within the Office of State Resources (OSTR). This division represents the proprietary and technical backbone of Louisiana's resource governance system, providing engineering, geological, geophysical, and analytical expertise in support of the State Mineral and Energy Board's fiduciary responsibilities over State-owned lands and energy resources.

This role will report directly to the Executive Director of the Office of State Resources and provide high-level oversight and leadership across two key subdivisions: the Resource Management Section, which oversees and monitors operator compliance with mineral leases other agreements for use and production of state-owned energy resources; and the Engineering Section, which administers the State's seismic permitting program and provides valuations, technical reviews, and spatial analysis for all proposals for energy-related uses of state-owned property. The position's mission is to ensure that Louisiana's State-owned resources are managed efficiently, transparently, and to the highest technical and economic standards.

Additionally, this position is central to maintaining public trust in OSTR's stewardship of State-owned resources and requires a high level of technical competency, regulatory experience, and organizational leadership.

• A bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, geology, geophysics, natural resource management, or a closely related technical field.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in the oil and gas exploration and production, energy policy, energy project development, or a closely related field, with at least three (3) years of supervisory experience leading technical teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following categories is preferred: geoscience, energy-related project development and due diligence, subsurface evaluations, lease administration and management, and state/federal mineral leasing regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with executive audiences, legal counsel, and external stakeholders. Professional licensure (e.g., Licensed Professional Geoscientist or Engineer) is strongly preferred.

In this role, the Director of Resource Analytics functions as both a division head and a subject matter expert. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees professional staff
• Directs operational policy
• Advises the Executive Director and the State Mineral and Energy Board on geoscientific, engineering, and valuation matters.
• Manages bid and lease sale evaluations
• Supports enforcement and compliance proceedings
• Creates policy and guidelines for acquisition and use of state-owned energy resources
• Regularly engages with private operators, attorneys, other state and federal agencies, and the regulated community.

POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS:

Appointment Type: Unclassified

Work Schedule: Work hours are flexible.

Compensation: $120,000 - $165,000 annually

The final salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Early submission is encouraged.

A cover letter and resume MUST be attached for consideration.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Human Resources

Department of Conservation and Energy

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge, LA

Email: _DCE-

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

BENEFITS

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

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Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

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Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ), among others

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.