Energy Strategy Data & Market Forwards Analyst

QTS Realty Trust; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust seeks an On Site Generation Analyst to support the Energy Strategy Team by building datasets and models for benchmarking, cost analysis, and procurement planning across power and energy infrastructure technologies. You will develop LCOE benchmarks and translate market signals into capital planning insights.

The role collaborates with Procurement, Finance, and Development to refine assumptions, track pricing, and support long-term campus siting and vendor negotiations.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in cost analysis, procurement, energy markets, or equipment benchmarking.
• Strong quantitative skills; advanced Excel required; Power BI or similar preferred.
• Familiarity with utility-scale generation and energy infrastructure technologies preferred.
• Experience supporting RFQs/RFPs, EPC cost estimation, or large-scale vendor engagement a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect pricing, performance, and technical data for generation and energy infrastructure equipment into a Total Cost to Own (TCO) view.
• Build and maintain cost benchmarks across generation technologies to support energy decisions.
• Monitor forward markets for natural gas and power; translate signals into escalation assumptions.
• Maintain structured databases of vendor pricing, capital cost benchmarks, and procurement history.
• Partner with Energy Strategy, Utility Engagement, Procurement, Finance, and Development teams to validate inputs.
• Produce recurring OSG transaction analyses, benchmarking reports and cost indices; develop visualizations for planning and executive reviews.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Cost analysis

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or related field

Job description

QTS Realty Trust seeks an On Site Generation Analyst to support the Energy Strategy Team by building datasets and models for benchmarking, cost analysis, and procurement planning across power and energy infrastructure technologies. You will develop LCOE benchmarks and translate market signals into capital planning insights.

The role collaborates with Procurement, Finance, and Development to refine assumptions, track pricing, and support long-term campus siting and vendor negotiations.