Business Development Lead

. Originate s, evaluate s, and advance s a disciplined pipeline of M&A, partnership, and portfolio optimization opportunities aligned with core growth objectives, demonstrating strong business judgment and attention to detail .

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeTulsa • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Originate s, evaluate s, and advance s a disciplined pipeline of M&A, partnership, and portfolio optimization opportunities aligned with core growth objectives, demonstrating strong business judgment and attention to detail
Appl ies strong financial acumen, including financial modeling, valuation, forecasting, and analysis of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives to inform decision-making
Partner s cross-functionally with legal, finance, operations, financial sponsors, advisors, and external counterparties to progress strategic transactions from initial screening through execution
Lead s negotiation, diligence, and execution of standard M&A definitive agreements (including purchase and sale agreements and related transaction documents), and evaluate commercial revenue contracts for customer terms, risk allocation, and value durability
Synthesize s large volumes of qualitative and quantitative information into clear, actionable recommendations, advancing opportunities on condensed and competitive timelines
Communicate s effectively through clear, compelling written and verbal presentations for senior leadership and boards, translating complex financial and strategic concepts for non-technical audiences
Manage s strategic initiatives end-to-end, including planning, prioritization, and execution, while approaching work with creativity and innovation to solve problems, improve processes, and create value in fast-paced, high-visibility environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field
Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ related experience
Knowledge of upstream, midstream or downstream assets
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of energy market fundamentals and economics including commodity pricing, basin market fundamentals and competitor strategies and actions
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of commercial aspects of the energy industry
Experience with asset development
Considered a specialist regarding deal structure, contract terms, financial issues and other aspects of project development
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingvaluationforecastingM&Aportfolio optimizationcontract negotiationdiligencecommercial revenue contractsasset developmentproject development

Soft Skills

business judgmentattention to detailcommunicationcreativityinnovationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingpresentation skillsstrategic thinking