Research Operations Analyst

Job Summary We are seeking a Research Operations Analyst to support a multi-year mineral title consolidation program for one of the largest royalty funds in the United States. This is a program-scale, long-term engagement that spans the full retitling pipeline- from title research through revenue recovery . The role begins with a strong focus on chain-of-title research , but is designed as an entry point into a broader operational career path across adjacent functions including curative resolution, owner communications, recording operations, and revenue administration . The ideal candidate combines the analytical rigor of a legal researcher , the precision of a data analyst , and the operational adaptability to learn and execute across evolving workflows. Key Responsibilities Conduct structured chain-of-title research for owner/fund pairs, tracing ownership histories from current ownership back to origin. Review and interpret legal documents including deeds, probate filings, court orders, affidavits, conveyance instruments, and powers of attorney . Cross-reference ownership data across multiple sources (county records, ownership registers, transfer histories) to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies. Identify and document title gaps, ownership defects, missing documents, inflated decimals, and chain breaks , and flag issues for review and resolution. Classify ownership records using the program's A/B classification framework (clean title vs. curative required). Enter res