Analyst, Energy Strategy & Operations

QTS Data Centers; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching

Bonus or commission eligible

Generous PTO and volunteer days

Stock Purchase Plan

11 paid holidays annually

Pet and legal insurance

Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

Q-Anniversary Service Award

Parental Leave

Military Benefits Package

Charitable matching gift

Scholarship for dependents

Crisis Fund

Wellness Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is hiring an Analyst, Energy Strategy & Operations to support the Energy Strategy organization’s planning and reporting cadence. You will maintain OKR/KPI trackers, prepare leadership materials, validate data, and align cross-functional teams to keep initiatives on track in a fast-growing environment.

You will work with Finance, Procurement, Analytics, and Development teams to translate data into actionable insights, supporting capital planning and cost benchmarking while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of experience in analytics, business operations, program coordination, strategy support, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to organize data and build clear, executive-ready materials.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Run the operating cadence—planning cycles, business reviews, and monthly/quarterly performance check-ins—and keep them on schedule.
• Prepare agendas, pre-reads, and materials; capture decisions, actions, and follow-ups and track them to closure.
• Maintain OKR and KPI trackers and dashboards; collect status inputs from workstream owners and keep them current.
• Build and update business-review decks, strategy updates, and standard reporting for a consistent leadership reporting layer.
• Translate inputs into clear visualizations and summaries for planning, forecasting, and executive presentations.
• Gather, organize, validate, and normalize data from cross-functional teams; support data quality and version control.
• Track initiative intake, status, risks, and dependencies across the Energy portfolio and keep trackers current.
• Help improve planning tools, templates, and processes to increase speed, transparency, and accountability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

The Analyst, Energy Strategy & Operations supports the operating rhythm of QTS’ Energy Strategy organization — helping turn leadership’s priorities into disciplined plans and clear, measurable reporting. Reporting to the Director, Energy Strategy & Operations, the Analyst maintains the OKR/KPI trackers, prepares business-review and leadership materials, organizes and validates source data, and coordinates the logistics of the planning cadence so the most important work stays sequenced, on track, and transparently reported in a rapidly scaling environment.

Operating Cadence & Planning Support

• Help run the operating cadence — planning cycles, business reviews, and monthly/quarterly performance check-ins — and keep them on schedule.
• Prepare agendas, pre-reads, and materials; capture decisions, actions, and follow-ups and track them to closure.

OKR & KPI Tracking

• Maintain OKR and KPI trackers and dashboards; collect status inputs from workstream owners and keep them current.
• Flag slipping items, risks, and dependencies early so they can be addressed.

Reporting & Leadership Materials

• Build and update business-review decks, strategy updates, and standard reporting for a consistent, accurate leadership reporting layer.
• Translate inputs into clear visualizations and summaries for planning, forecasting, and executive presentations.

Data & Analysis

• Gather, organize, validate, and normalize data from cross-functional teams; support data quality and version control.
• Build models and analyses that support energy strategy, capital planning, and cost/benchmarking decisions.

Program Management & Coordination

• Track initiative intake, status, risks, and dependencies across the Energy portfolio and keep trackers current.
• Partner with Energy Strategy, Analytics, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Development teams to collect inputs and align on timelines.

Continuous Improvement

• Help improve planning tools, templates, and processes to increase speed, transparency, and accountability.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of experience in analytics, business operations, program coordination, strategy support, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to organize data and build clear, executive-ready materials.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Nice to Have: (Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)

• Experience supporting OKRs/KPIs, business reviews, or planning cadences.
• Power BI or similar data-visualization / BI tools.
• Exposure to energy, utilities, power, infrastructure, or large-scale data center / service-provider environments.

Other Key Skills: (KSAs)

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-growing, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment.
• Unwavering commitment to customer service and QTS core values (Integrity, Character, Trust; Action, Innovation, Accountability; Team).

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