Renewable Energy Analyst

Overview

Microsoft is looking for a Renewable Energy Settlement Analyst to join the Renewable Settlement Analytics team within Microsofts Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) organization. The team supports Microsofts renewable energy portfolio through accurate settlements, renewable energy attribute tracking, and reliable portfolio data.

In this role, you will support settlement and attribute obligations for an assigned renewable energy portfolio using established processes and guidance from the team. You will apply contractual and energy-market knowledge to investigate discrepancies, work with counterparties and internal partners to resolve them, and contribute to improvements in controls and reporting.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment where all employees can positively impact our culture every day.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We work with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. We build on the values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture where everyone can thrive.

This role is targeting an immediate start date.

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Responsibilities

• Manages invoice validation and settlements for an assigned renewable energy portfolio using established controls and guidance from the team, applying contract terms and maintaining supporting evidence for approvals.
• Investigates discrepancies in invoices, generation data, market prices, and settlement calculations. Coordinates resolution with counterparties and internal teams, and escalate material risks.
• Tracks payments and purchase orders in accordance with contract terms, delegated approval authorities, and company policies.
• Tracks and reconciles renewable energy attributes, working with counterparties and registries to confirm delivery and support accurate environmental claims.
• Maintains reliable portfolio data and document assumptions, decisions, and supporting records for reporting and audit.
• Prepares analysis and reporting that explain settlement outcomes, exceptions, financial exposure, and attribute delivery, with guidance from the team.
• Contributes to improvements in settlement controls and workflows, and help document operational requirements for analytics and automation with technical partners.
• Shares domain knowledge and documented processes with teammates to support consistent execution and backup coverage.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles 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.

Additional/Preferred qualifications:

• Masters degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field OR Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 2+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles OR equivalent experience.
• Experience with renewable energy settlements, power purchase agreements, or wholesale energy markets.
• Experience with renewable energy attribute registries, such as PJM-GATS, NAR, WREGIS, or European Guarantee of Origin tracking.
• Experience investigating financial or operational discrepancies and communicating findings to counterparties and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience improving operational controls, data quality, documentation, or workflows; familiarity with cloud-based data management is a plus.

Sourcing Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,400 - $168,100 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 $111,100 - $183,700 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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.