About the role#
The Summer Analyst for Strategy & Operations supports the Development organization at QTS. You will gain experience in how the company evaluates development opportunities, manages its pipeline, and prioritizes resources. This role involves turning high-level strategy into execution through data and research.
What you'll do#
- Perform data analysis on the development portfolio, including pipeline activity, site readiness, power availability, and capital exposure.
- Support site screening and buildability assessments to help prioritize new development opportunities.
- Conduct market research on data center development, energy, infrastructure, and capital markets.
- Build and maintain analytical tools, dashboards, and scorecards.
- Assist with executive reporting, portfolio reviews, and strategic presentations for leadership.
- Track key decisions, milestones, and action items during recurring governance and pipeline reviews.
- Work on projects to improve data quality, information flow, and decision-making processes.
- Develop recommendations and participate in cross-functional meetings.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, or Human Resources.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel for budgeting and data analysis and PowerPoint for presentations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- US citizenship.
- Preferred: Current enrollment in a QTS partner institution or Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school.
- Preferred: Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, or facilities engineering.
- Preferred: Experience with data tools like Tableau or Power BI and programming languages like Python or Java.
- Preferred: Involvement in community activities, clubs, or athletics.
Location & details#
- Location: Peach Tree, Georgia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
About QTS Data Centers
QTS Data Centers designs, builds, and operates digital infrastructure. The company focuses on hyperscale and hybrid colocation services. It serves large organizations across the United States and Europe. Founded in 2005, the firm maintains over 75 data centers. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and is based in Sterling, Virginia.
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