Junior Data Center Analyst

Junior Data Center Analyst

Company: IronHorn Enterprises

Location: East Syracuse, NY — On-Site

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: SVP of Development and Entitlements

Compensation: $50,000–$70,000 annually, commensurate with experience

About IronHorn Enterprises

IronHorn Enterprises is a growing, family-owned commercial real estate investment and development firm specializing in industrial properties. Our in-house teams span acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, finance, legal, construction, facilities, and asset management, providing exposure to the full real estate investment lifecycle.

Position Overview

We’re seeking an analytical, curious, and motivated Junior Data Center Analyst to support our data center development efforts. Working directly with the SVP of Development and Entitlements, you’ll help research potential sites, evaluate development opportunities, and coordinate information needed to move projects forward.

This is an opportunity for someone interested in commercial real estate, data centers, and the zoning and approval processes that shape development. Prior data center experience is not required. We’re looking for someone eager to learn, comfortable asking questions, and willing to pick up the phone to find answers.

We’ll provide onboarding, hands-on training, and ongoing guidance to help you learn our processes and the fundamentals of data center development. You’re not expected to be an expert on day one. We do expect you to ask questions, take initiative, follow through, and take on greater responsibility as your knowledge and confidence grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Research potential data center sites, including property characteristics, ownership, market conditions, and surrounding infrastructure.
• Gather information on electrical capacity, utility service, fiber connectivity, and other site requirements.
• Research zoning, permitted uses, entitlement requirements, and local approval processes.
• Contact utilities, municipalities, brokers, property owners, and consultants to obtain information and follow up on outstanding items.
• Support financial analysis, preliminary feasibility assessments, and comparisons of potential development opportunities.
• Prepare clear research summaries, spreadsheets, presentations, and recommendations for leadership.
• Maintain project trackers, organize due diligence materials, and coordinate with internal teams and outside professionals.
• Participate in property visits and project meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills, with close attention to detail.
• Interest in commercial real estate and data center development.
• Interest in or familiarity with entitlements, zoning, land use, or development approvals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort organizing and interpreting data.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including confidence making calls and asking follow-up questions.
• Willingness to speak up, share ideas, and flag concerns when something doesn’t add up.
• Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work full-time, on-site in East Syracuse, NY.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary of $50,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Retirement plan with a 3% company match.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Hands-on learning and opportunities for professional growth.

IronHorn Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer.