Summer 2027 Corporate Development Intern

Duration: Approximately 12 weeks (May – August 2027) 

Job Responsibilities: 

Include, but are not limited to: 

• Work on an assigned, individual Corporate Development project throughout the summer, culminating in a presentation of the completed project to Diamondback’s executive team 
• Develop and increase knowledge of A&D, valuation, and deal evaluation within the oil and gas industry under the supervision and guidance of an assigned, experienced mentor 
• Support screening and evaluation of potential acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture opportunities, including comps, NAV, and accretion/dilution analysis 
• Assist in preparing deal-related and strategic deliverables for senior executives and the Board of Directors 
• Maintain knowledge of Permian Basin transaction activity, peer positioning, and industry trends 
• Interface with other departments (Finance, Land, Engineering, Legal) to understand the processes that drive deal evaluation and execution 
• Participate in on-site field visits to learn about field operations, including an active drilling rig and active completions spread 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, or a similar discipline 
• Must have strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills, with a strong work ethic and high attention to detail 
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint 
• Must be willing to work in Dallas, TX for the duration of the internship 
• Must be returning to school for the Fall 2027 semester 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• GPA of 3.40 or higher 
• Extracurricular achievements or prior work experience 
• Familiarity with the upstream sector and oil and gas industry as a whole 
• Prior internship experience within a financial or M&A setting