Federal Assurance Operations Analyst

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history—and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

About the role

The Federal Assurance Operations Analyst owns the design and continuous optimization of operational frameworks supporting the QTS Federal Assurance function, including workflows, reporting infrastructure, and system enablement. This role is accountable for translating business requirements into scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency, data visibility, and compliance readiness. The ideal candidate is highly analytical and operationally focused, with the ability to translate business needs into structured, efficient systems that enable effective decision-making. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role exercises independent judgment to identify gaps, prioritize initiatives, and implement process improvements that directly impact execution and decision-making across the function.

Responsibilities

• Design and continuously improve Federal Assurance operational frameworks, including documentation structures, tracking systems, and workflows, to enhance consistency, visibility, and audit readiness across the function.
• Lead the development and optimization of Microsoft 365–based solutions (SharePoint, Planner, Forms, Power Automate, Power BI), translating business needs into scalable systems that support data visibility, process efficiency, and informed decision-making.
• Own end-to-end operational planning and reporting infrastructure, ensuring leadership has accurate, real-time visibility into priorities, risks, workload distribution, and execution progress.
• Analyze operational gaps and proactively implement process improvements, applying judgment to streamline workflows, reduce manual dependencies, and enhance overall team effectiveness.
• Develop and refine executive-ready materials, including reports, presentations, and communications, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with business objectives.
• Drive cross-functional alignment by structuring stakeholder engagement strategies and ensuring execution against operational priorities.
• Lead the governance and validation of Federal Assurance requirements, ensuring rigorous initial compliance screening and establishing scalable audit mechanisms to support continuous compliance monitoring, documentation integrity, and alignment with federal regulatory requirements.
• Recommend and influence business decisions impacting Federal Assurance operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Four years or more of extensive Microsoft Office experience demonstrated expertise with Microsoft 365, particularly SharePoint, Planner, Forms, Power Automate, and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of IT/Project Management principles, Service Delivery or Customer Relationship Management experience.
• Experience with data analysis tools.
• Requires independent judgment and decision-making in designing operational solutions.
• Proven experience designing workflows and systems, not just following pre-existing processes.
• Strong organizational skills with a bias toward simplicity, usability, and clarity.
• Ability to operate effectively with minimal direction in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive internal information.
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in administrative and office support activities or related support role experiences preferred.
• One or more years of experience working in a data center, construction, or other critical facility environment.
• One or more years of experience working in a federal government-related position.

Pay

The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is $64,621.50 - $98,823.51. Compensation for candidates outside of Virginia aligns with their location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

Benefits

• 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 for primary and secondary caregivers.
• Military Benefits Package.
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents.
• QTS Crisis Fund.
• Wellness Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending savings account.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.