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Energy Strategy & Operations Manager

QTS Data Centers269 open roles

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Ashburn VA
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8.2% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. QTS Data Centers postings stay open a median of 31 days.

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  4. 15.2%14 days
  5. 34.1%30 days
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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 Consultant, Energy Strategy & Operations acts as a senior extension to the Director, Energy Strategy & Operations, helping operationalize QTS’ energy strategy and maintain a single, trusted, forward-looking view of power availability, interconnection status, load growth, infrastructure readiness, costs, risks, and constraints. Reporting to the Director, the Consultant – Energy Strategy owns and governs assigned energy datasets, leads cross-functional validation of energy inputs, and produces the executive-, board-, and Blackstone-ready reporting and scenario analysis that inform growth, development sequencing, customer commitments, and capital allocation in a rapidly scaling environment.

What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities)

Energy Data Ownership & Governance

· Own enterprise definitions, standards, and controls for assigned energy- and power-related data — utility capacity, interconnection milestones, load forecasts, energy costs, contracts, constraints, and risks.

· Help maintain the single source of truth for energy metrics used in executive, board, and Blackstone reporting.

Cross-Functional Energy Operations Review

· Review and validate energy inputs from Energy, Development, Operations, and Finance, ensuring site-level realities align with enterprise planning assumptions.

· Surface delivery risks, timing mismatches, and tradeoffs early to the Director.

Energy Strategy Execution & Reporting

· Operationalize the strategy through clear metrics, dashboards, and reporting that track power availability versus demand, development sequencing, and execution risk.

· Produce and own assigned energy-related executive, board, and Blackstone materials.

Forward-Looking Scenario & Capacity Planning

· Drive scenario analysis around load growth, market expansion, utility timelines, alternative energy solutions, and policy changes.

· Provide leadership with decision-ready tradeoffs and risk assessments that inform development sequencing, customer commitments, and capital allocation.

Governance & Capability Building

· Establish and improve repeatable governance and review processes that reduce late-stage surprises and ad hoc data reconciliation; guide analysts and raise the quality bar.

· Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics or a field related with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s degree (MA/MS/MBA) with 5+ years of relevant experience in energy/utilities, strategy, analytics, or business operations.
  • Hands-on experience owning datasets, dashboards, and executive / investor reporting.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong analytical and modeling skills.
  • Proven ability to coordinate and influence cross-functional stakeholders and produce executive-ready materials.

Nice to Have: (Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)

  • Master’s degree (MA/MS/MBA) is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of power markets, utility interconnection, load forecasting, energy costs, or generation / infrastructure technologies.
  • Power BI or similar BI / visualization tools; experience with structured data governance and management.
  • Program/portfolio management or data-governance experience.
  • Experience in energy, utilities, power, infrastructure, or large-scale data center / service-provider environments; strategy & operations or chief-of-staff exposure.

Other Key Skills: (KSAs)

  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Strong ability to translate energy data and strategy into structured, decision-ready insights.
  • Working command of data governance, dashboards, scenario analysis, and executive / investor reporting.
  • Ability to coordinate and influence across a matrixed, cross-functional organization.
  • Comfort operating in a fast-growing, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment.
  • Unwavering commitment to customer service and QTS core values (Integrity, Character, Trust; Action, Innovation, Accountability; Team).

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is:

$106,125.00 - 162,293.43

Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

  • 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

QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

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The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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