Principal, Business & Financial Analyst - Energy and Utility

Quality Technology Services•Ashburn, VA

1d•$141,131 - $215,827

About The Position

QTS is seeking a Principal, Business & Financial Analyst - Energy and Utility to join its investments team and help manage and guide energy and utility initiatives. The role supports growth and value creation by providing data-driven analysis and recommendations to QTS stakeholders. It partners with internal and external stakeholders to deliver complex analyses, risk assessments, and recommendations that inform strategic decisions. The position evaluates project value and risk within the broader portfolio, builds cost and cash-flow models for power-related opportunities, and supports investment analysis. It also works with legal, engineering, development, finance, real estate, and origination teams; prepares reports and presentations for senior management; and produces analysis of power procurement opportunities, risks, and trends. The successful candidate brings extensive business and financial experience, knowledge of energy markets and data center energy solutions, strong analytical and strategic skills, and the ability to lead through influence in a collaborative, matrixed organization. The role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity. The posted Virginia compensation range is $141,131.25–$215,827.31; pay for candidates hired elsewhere will align with location and will be determined using permissible, nondiscriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Financial Analytics, or a related field is preferred; another section accepts a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, architecture, business, law, finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 10 years of business analyst or other relevant professional experience.
At least 10 years of work experience in a collaborative financial environment, such as banking or real estate, focused on strategic, time-sensitive bottom-line 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; demonstrated proficiency in Excel.
Experience building 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 organizational levels.
Strong strategic, analytical, and negotiation skills, including the ability to build relationships with 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; 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, willingness to learn, and dedication to excellence.
Entrepreneurial spirit, comfort with ambiguity, sound judgment, and diplomacy.
Team-oriented approach and impeccable ethics and integrity.

Nice To Haves

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.
Create complex, detailed cost models to assess opportunities related to power requirements.
Perform 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 approval processes, and strategy sessions.
Write detailed reports on power procurement opportunities, risks, and trends to support origination efforts.
Lead company-wide energy contracting initiatives.
Work directly with senior executives and collaborate across organizational levels.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with Roth and Traditional matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Flexible spending and HSA accounts.
Paid holidays, paid time off, paid volunteer days, and floating holidays.
Bonus eligibility; every employee is bonus or commission eligible.
Potential equity eligibility.
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).
Pet and legal insurance.
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program.
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program.
Parental leave and military leave assistance/package.
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.
QTS Scholarship for employee dependents.
QTS Crisis Fund.
Wellness program.
Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement program.
Employee assistance program.