Renewable Energy Analyst Jobs

Microsoft is looking for a Renewable Energy Analyst to join the Renewable Energy Team within Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) organization. This position will support the management of renewable energy invoicing and attribute tracking to meet Microsoft’s 100% renewable energy goal by 2025 and support our carbon neutrality by 2030. This role is a unique opportunity to gain a wide range of exposure to corporate renewable energy through managing key sustainability and cost data while working to evolve systems needed to efficiently achieve our ambitious goals.
The successful candidate will have experience with renewable energy, ability to manage commercial relationships with effective communication, and demonstrate analytical skills through a proven ability to deliver results.  We operate in a fast-paced work environment so the right candidate will be able to take on a variety of tasks while maintaining work product quality and attention to detail.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
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Responsibilities
Settlements

• Manage the tracking and approval of renewable energy project invoices and data to ensure timely and accurate settlements with counterparties
• Leverage tools and renewable energy contractual knowledge to investigate and resolve discrepancies with supplier invoices
• Support the management of portfolio data
• Develop and track purchase orders
• Monitor and manage associated payments in accordance with contract terms and company policies

Attribute Management

• Manage the tracking and reconciliation of renewable energy attribute credits that support Microsoft’s environmental claims
• Work with counterparties and attribute registries to ensure full delivery of renewable energy credits across varied and complex contract structures

Tooling, Process & Reporting

• Develop analytics and management processes to optimize the operations renewable energy portfolio
• Support the development and implementation of relevant tooling and systems to enable scale of invoicing and attribute management
• Support the reporting and auditing of Microsoft’s renewable energy performance
• Work collaboratively across internal teams to support operations functions such as supplier management

Other

• Embody our culture and values

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• OR equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Operations, Business Administration, Engineering, Sustainability, or related field AND 1+ years experience in the energy or sustainability sector

Other Requirements
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 every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with renewable energy registries such as PJM-GATS, NAR, WRIGIS, and European GoO tracking.
• 2+ years of experience in the energy sector with exposure to wholesale energy markets.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and other MS Office suite products.
• Familiarity with any of the following: SQL or other querying language, large scale data management, or data system / platform architecture.
• Analytical capabilities and exceptional attention to detail to support the operations of the renewable energy portfolio.

Sourcing and Category Management IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $64,800 - $115,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $86,400 - $129,600 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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