Principal, Business & Financial Analyst - Energy and Utility

QTS Data Centers•Ashburn, VA

3d•$141,131 - $215,827

About The Position

QTS is hiring a Principal, Business & Financial Analyst to support its investments team and guide energy and utility initiatives. The role uses data analytics, financial modeling, risk analysis, and technology to help stakeholders make informed decisions and contribute to growth and value creation. It partners with internal and external stakeholders, providing complex analysis, risk assessments, and recommendations. The analyst evaluates energy and utility opportunities in the context of QTS’s broader portfolio, models costs and cash flows, and supports investment decisions. The role also collaborates across legal, engineering, development, finance, real estate, and origination teams, and supports senior management with analysis, reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations. The position calls for extensive financial and energy-sector experience, strong cross-functional leadership, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.

Requirements

At least 10 years of business analyst or other relevant professional experience.
At least 10 years of experience in a collaborative financial environment, such as banking or real estate, focused on strategic, time-sensitive value creation.
At least five years of experience leading company-wide energy contracting initiatives.
Deep understanding of energy markets, grid operations, interconnection processes, and regulatory drivers.
Familiarity with emerging energy and data center technologies, including onsite power generation and data center energy solutions.
Advanced experience with complex modeling and analytics tools such as Excel, Tableau, and Power BI.
Experience creating financial models using WACC, NPV, IRR, and ROI.
Experience collaborating with legal teams and reviewing contracts.
Experience providing financial and analytical support to a development organization.
Demonstrated experience working directly with senior executives and collaborating effectively across all organizational levels.
Strong strategic, analytical, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships across utilities, developers, policymakers, and internal stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership and ability to drive results through others.
Advanced verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex energy concepts clearly and succinctly and to educate, persuade, and inspire others.
Exceptional project management and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to foster collaboration, influence, and build trust in a highly matrixed organization.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high-quality work within tight timeframes.
Self-starter with motivation, dedication to excellence, and willingness to learn.
Entrepreneurial spirit, comfort with ambiguity, sound judgment, and diplomacy.
Team player with strong ethics and integrity.
A bachelor's degree in science, engineering, architecture, business, law, finance, or a related field or discipline, or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with a major in Computer Science, Business Administration, or Financial Analytics.
Master of Business Administration or equivalent.
Experience in fast-paced, high-growth data center markets.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM®).
Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA).

Responsibilities

Conduct due diligence on projects to assess value and risk in the context of the broader portfolio.
Develop complex, detailed cost models to assess opportunities related to power requirements.
Conduct financial analysis using detailed cash flow models to assess investment opportunities.
Create a detailed cash flow model template for projects.
Collaborate with legal teams to review, draft, and maintain transaction documentation, including contracts and agreements.
Collaborate with engineering, development, finance, real estate, and origination teams to provide comprehensive solutions to internal and external clients.
Support senior management with reports, presentations, and detailed analysis for meetings, internal approvals, and strategy sessions.
Write detailed reports on power procurement opportunities, risks, and trends to support origination efforts.