Carbon-Free Energy: Portfolio Analyst

Microsoft•Washington, DC

About The Position

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, spanning site selection, development, and operations. Our global footprint includes more than 400 datacenters in 34 countries. These facilities form the backbone of Microsoft Cloud and AI products and are central to our commitment to deliver reliable, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. As part of the CO+I Carbon-Free Energy Team, you will join a team of professionals responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and executing contracts for strategic carbon-free energy projects. The candidate will join the team delivering impactful results for Microsoft’s global carbon-free energy and datacenter growth strategy. Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation seeks a new Carbon-Free Energy: Portfolio Analyst, focused on delivering Microsoft's global carbon-free energy strategy. This role is primarily focused on the AMER region with additional EMEA and APAC market engagement. The candidate will support procurement of physical and financial carbon-free energy contract negotiations, including integration into direct datacenter energy supply. This role requires industry experience (which may include development, origination, asset management, trading, etc) in carbon-free energy markets. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage internal and external relationships and knowledge of current energy development requirements, to achieve impactful and timely results. The role will work closely with the leadership team to deliver Microsoft’s global carbon-free strategy. The candidate will have a advance interest in carbon-free energy projects and energy markets. The candidate will need to understand Microsoft’s unique position and goals in the energy sector. This necessitates that the candidate brings an innovative, collaborative presence to support delivery of major initiatives to realize business goals, lower costs, and meet sustainability targets. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Requirements

Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles OR Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 2+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles OR equivalent experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, engineering disciplines, business, or sustainability.
1-3 years of experience in renewable/carbon-free energy development, energy markets, trading, origination, or policy.
Experience in AMER energy markets.
Advance commercial and technical analysis capabilities to support review of energy models, forward price curves, utility green/clean tariffs, and regulatory impacts.
Possess an entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit and proven track record of project execution.
Team player capable of adapting to ambiguous environments with cross-group collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
Effective interpersonal and communications (verbal and written) skills.
Growth mindset with high attention to detail.
Experience in energy project development.
General understanding of data centers energy and capacity needs.
Post-graduate degree in relevant fields a plus.

Responsibilities

Advance Microsoft's global carbon-free energy strategy as part of a collaborative and results-focused team.
Support the identification, negotiation and execution of carbon-free energy contracts in key markets to advance Microsoft's strategic priorities. Primary markets include: WECC, PJM, MISO, ERCOT, LATAM, Canada and secondary market exposure in EMEA and APAC.
Support and manage supplier relationships and strategic partnerships.
Collaborate with teammates across the Microsoft Energy and Sustainability team, internal and external stakeholders to meet sustainability goals.
Support and manage approval process with team to present deals to internal business units for approval, clearly communicating the strategy, economics, and impact of each transaction.
Business travel required (0% - 25%).

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