Senior Analyst – Oil & Gas Operator Intelligence & Forecasting

Fact Set creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.

At Fact Set, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.

Fact Set’s Deep Sector Oil & Gas team delivers critical fundamental analysis and sector-specific content to a diverse client base including investment banks, private equity firms, commodity traders, oil and gas producers, and midstream operators. We drive innovation and shape market-relevant analytics for current and future energy challenges, centered on the highest standards of customized solutions and insightful data products.

You will join a team of dedicated oil and gas production forecasting specialists committed to turning raw well-level data into actionable intelligence. Fact Set acquires oil and gas well data directly from US and Canadian regulatory agencies, then enhances these datasets using proprietary models to generate monthly production forecasts at multiple levels of detail (e.g. operator, basin, play, state, etc). Success in this role requires advanced SQL and Python skills, as well as a solid background in the Exploration & Production (E&P) sector to deliver insightful analysis that powers our research products.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of monthly well-level production and well metadata through regular reviews and quality checks.
• Create and refine type curves, generate short- and long-term production forecasts using industry-standard decline curve analysis.
• Calculate Estimated Ultimate Recovery (EUR) and other key performance metrics to evaluate well performance.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable production forecasting models.
• Stay current on North American E&P sector developments by regularly monitoring industry news and operator communications (e.g., press releases, investor presentations, regulatory filings, etc.).
• Collaborate on the development of comprehensive monthly reports, providing clear commentary on E&P trends, upstream activity, production trends, and forward-looking forecasts for a diverse professional audience.
• Provide subject matter expert support for data and software as a service development projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, Mineral & Energy Economics, Energy Management, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
• 3-5 years of experience in field development planning and/or production forecasting within an upstream operator or a consultancy specializing in upstream oil and gas analytics.
• Working knowledge of Decline Curve Analysis (DCA) and type curve matching, including practical application of exponential, hyperbolic, and harmonic declines (Arps or Modified Arps equations).
• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis and modeling.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience contributing to research reports or technical publications.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future

At Fact Set, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a Fact Setter means:

• The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for…