Develops, updates and modifies technical analytical approaches, methodologies, and computer models to ensure consistency in applications by regional and headquarters personnel in performing all aspects of the RE Program activities. Special topics include:

	Tract Evaluation
	Resource Estimation
	Reserves Inventory and Appreciation
	Production Profiles and Projections

Designs and conducts analyses, independently or with regional participation, of geologic issues, evaluation / assessment techniques, methodologies, computer models, public or private databases, or similar topics which impact the MMS RE Program functions, efficiencies, or results.
 

Develops and conducts on-going training for regional and headquarters applications of new or modified analytical approaches, methodologies, and models associated with the RE Program, as well as providing direct support to international program activities which focus upon RE functions.
 

Collects data and information on OCS industry practices, costs, operating efficiencies, etc., which may impact Bureau resource estimation, tract evaluation, and/or other activities.
 

Performs cooperative analyses and modeling in support of other organizational entities such as other departmental Bureaus, Federal Agencies, State Agencies, Industry Organizations.