Summer 2027 Internship: Analyst, Strategy & Operations

LE043 Quality Technology Services, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching

Generous PTO and floating holidays

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Educational support programs

Volunteer days

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust, LLC is seeking a Summer Analyst, Strategy & Operations to support the Development organization in evaluating opportunities, managing the development pipeline, and translating strategy into execution. You will gain exposure to portfolio analytics, market research, and executive reporting.

You will work with tools like Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and Palantir/Foundry, contributing to governance reviews and cross-functional projects across Development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the listed fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• US Citizenship Required.
• Preferred: enrollment in QTS partner institutions or Blackstone Launchpad affiliate schools.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis across the development portfolio, including pipeline activity and power availability.
• Support site screening and Buildability assessments to evaluate opportunities.
• Conduct market and industry research in data center development and related areas.
• Build and maintain dashboards and tools using Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Palantir/Foundry.
• Support executive reporting, portfolio reviews, and cross-functional presentations.
• Assist with governance and pipeline reviews, tracking milestones and actions.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Palantir/Foundry

Presentation skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, HR, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Palantir/Foundry

Excel

Job description

Who we are

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

The Summer Analyst, Strategy & Operations will work on a variety of strategic and operational initiatives supporting the broader Development organization. The Summer Analyst will gain first-hand experience in how QTS evaluates development opportunities, manages its development pipeline, prioritizes investments and resources, and translates strategy into execution.

Responsibilities

• Performing data analysis across the development portfolio, including pipeline activity, site readiness, power availability, development risks, capital and credit exposure, and other key factors


• Supporting site screening, Buildability assessments, and other analyses used to evaluate and prioritize development opportunities


• Conducting market and industry research across data center development, energy, infrastructure, labor, capital markets, and other relevant areas


• Building and maintaining dashboards, scorecards, and analytical tools using Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Palantir/Foundry, and other platforms


• Supporting executive reporting, portfolio reviews, presentations, and strategic analyses for Development leadership


• Supporting recurring Development governance and pipeline reviews, including tracking key decisions, action items, milestones, and deliverables


• Assisting with strategic projects focused on improving processes, data quality, information flow, reporting, and decision-making across Development


• Developing presentations and recommendations and participating in cross-functional meetings across Development and other areas of the organization

Basic Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.


• US Citizenship Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school: Auburn University Kansas State University Georgia State University Southern Adventist University Texas A&M University University of Kansas


• Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries.


• Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.


• Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, etc.


• Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment).

Benefits

• 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


• Military Benefits Package


• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program


• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents


• QTS Crisis Fund Wellness Program


• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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