# Principal Analyst – Upstream Digital Technologies

**Company**: S&P Global
**Location**: Virtual
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Research
**Industry**: Energy

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## Description

Join 451 Research’s Digital Industries & Energy practice as a Principal Analyst – Upstream Digital Technologies. You will own and develop a differentiated research agenda covering the application of AI, digital twins, cloud, edge computing, IoT, industrial data platforms, and automation in upstream oil and gas.

Responsibilities and Impact:

- Own and develop a research agenda covering AI, digital twins, cloud, edge computing, IoT, industrial data platforms, and automation in upstream oil and gas.

- Conduct primary research with oil and gas operators, technology vendors, and industry experts.

- Produce timely, independent research on technology trends, vendor strategies, and adoption patterns.

- Assess how digital technologies support exploration, field development, drilling, production optimization, asset reliability, and remote operations.

- Analyze practical requirements for deployment, including legacy-system integration, IT/OT convergence, data availability, connectivity, cybersecurity, and operational resilience.

- Build and maintain relationships with industry executives and technology providers.

- Deliver actionable insights through published reports, client advisory sessions, presentations, and industry events.

- Collaborate with analysts across 451 Research and S&P Global’s energy research teams.

- Support commercial growth through research-led client engagement and collaboration with sales teams.

What We’re Looking For:

- 7+ years of relevant experience in the oil and gas sector.

- Background in engineering, computer science, energy studies, business, economics, journalism, or a related discipline.

- Strong understanding of upstream oil and gas workflows and digital technologies.

- Demonstrated ability to conduct interviews, evaluate evidence, and develop independent conclusions.

- Strong writing and communication skills.

- Ability to independently develop a research agenda and manage multiple deadlines.

Benefits:

- Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

- Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

- Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

- Invest in Your Future: Competitive pay, retirement planning, and financial wellness programs.

- Family Friendly Perks: Best-in-class benefits for families.

## Skills

### Required
- AI
- digital twins
- cloud
- edge computing
- IoT
- industrial data platforms
- automation
- upstream oil and gas

### Nice to have
- experience evaluating digital technology deployments in oil and gas
- established network of relationships with oil and gas operators
- portfolio of published research
- experience presenting at industry conferences

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