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SalaryMicrosoft 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 demonstrated 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. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond
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
- Monitor and manage associated payments in accordance with contract terms and company policies
- Develop and track purchase orders
- Support the management of portfolio data
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
- Support the development and implementation of relevant tooling and systems to enable scale of invoicing and attribute management
- Develop analytics and management processes to optimize the operations Renewable Energy portfolio
- Work collaboratively across internal teams to support operations functions such as supplier management
- Support the reporting and auditing of Microsoft’s Renewable Energy performance
Embody our culture and values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, manufacturing, or relevant sales-related roles, including internship experience
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- OR equivalent experience.
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 upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in the energy sector with exposure to wholesale energy markets.
- Experience with Renewable Energy registries such as PJM-GATS, NAR, WRIGIS, and European GoO tracking.
- Familiarity with any of the following: SQL or other querying language, large scale data management, or data system / platform architecture.
- Proficiency with MS Excel and other MS Office suite products.
- Analytical capabilities and exceptional attention to detail to support the operations of the Renewable Energy portfolio.
Sourcing Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $76,400 - $151,800 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 $100,300 - $165,400 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
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until April 18, 2024
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
