Planning Economist
ConocoPhillips
Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.
Who We Are
We are one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
We're grounded by our SPIRIT Values - safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business - but not at all costs. We believe it's not just what we do - it's how we do it - that sets us apart.
Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment
To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.
Job Summary
As a Planning Economist, you will provide accurate and actionable economic evaluations that guide critical decisions across ConocoPhillips. This role works within a multidisciplinary team and offers exposure to the Permian Leadership Team and Executive Leadership Team (ELT). It is ideal for professionals seeking to build on a financial background while gaining experience in strategy and economic analysis.
Position Overview
Success Profile:
Your responsibilities may include:
Basic/Required:
Preferred:
Apply By:
Apr 7, 2026
Sponsorship:
ConocoPhillips' sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.
Benefits Overview
ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:
Why ConocoPhillips
At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We're committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow-professionally and personally.
We don't just offer jobs-we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.
EEO:
In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Who We Are
We are one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
We're grounded by our SPIRIT Values - safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business - but not at all costs. We believe it's not just what we do - it's how we do it - that sets us apart.
Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment
To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.
Job Summary
As a Planning Economist, you will provide accurate and actionable economic evaluations that guide critical decisions across ConocoPhillips. This role works within a multidisciplinary team and offers exposure to the Permian Leadership Team and Executive Leadership Team (ELT). It is ideal for professionals seeking to build on a financial background while gaining experience in strategy and economic analysis.
Position Overview
Success Profile:
- Takes Accountability: Takes ownership of commitments and holds self and others accountable for ethical, timely results
- Drives Performance: Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
- Communicates Effectively: Listens actively and invites new ideas for shared understanding, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
Your responsibilities may include:
- Coordinate with asset teams to produce Long Range Plans (LRP), Budget, and Outlook forecasts, ensuring timely delivery for management review
- Deliver clear, well-structured economic analysis that supports portfolio evaluations and enables informed decisions
- Develop, maintain, and run economic models, primarily using Excel
- Refine and update financial planning variables such as shrink/yield, realizations, and transportation & processing costs
- Respond to inquiries and support management in understanding business results and projections
- Assist with reserve economic modeling in collaboration with the Chief Reservoir Engineering team
Basic/Required:
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Geology, related field, or foreign equivalent
- 3 or more years of experience in the oil and gas industry
- Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Teams)
- Basic level of proficiency knowledge of how key financial and quantitative indicators impact business performance
- Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 10% of the time on a yearly basis
Preferred:
- 1 or more years of experience preparing and delivering presentations to leadership
- 1 or more years of experience applying economic modeling tools
- 1or more years of experience facilitating multidisciplinary teams in problem-solving sessions
- Basic level of proficiency in upstream project cash flow construction, economic measures of merit, and related financial metrics
- Intermediate level of knowledge of decision and risk analysis processes and methods
- Strong focus on quality control and ability to complete tasks independently
- Highly motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong team orientation and collaboration skills
- Self-starter with the ability to manage responsibility and handle periods of high workload
Apply By:
Apr 7, 2026
Sponsorship:
ConocoPhillips' sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.
Benefits Overview
ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:
- Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
- Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
- Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
- Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
- Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.
Why ConocoPhillips
At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We're committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow-professionally and personally.
We don't just offer jobs-we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.
EEO:
In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
JOB SUMMARY
Planning Economist
ConocoPhillips
Midland
9 hours ago
N/A
Full-time
Planning Economist