Analyst, Real Estate Strategy

Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We’re crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability. Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure. About the Role: Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We are seeking an Analyst to join our Real Estate Acquisition / Development team. In this role, you will support feasibility analyses, site selection research, and maintain financial models for large-scale data center projects. You will play a foundational role in gathering data to evaluate infrastructure, capital structures, and entitlement pathways that enable Crusoe to expand globally. This is a highly cross-functional position requiring collaboration with finance, construction, engineering, policy, and external partners. This role is required to be in office 5 days per week in our San Francisco, CA, office. What You'll Be Working On:

• Conduct feasibility analyses for new data center development opportunities, assessing power availability, environmental/geotechnical considerations, substation proximity, fiber availability, latency constraints, and broader infrastructure requirements.
• Create and manage financial models for infrastructure-intensive developments, including analysis of capitalization structures utilizing both conventional and alternative financing sources.
• Evaluate site selection factors such as energy access, cooling infrastructure, and permitting requirements.
• Support capital raising efforts through preparation of development models, offering memoranda, investor outreach reports, and other marketing materials.
• Present acquisition opportunities and return scenarios to senior leadership, with a focus on land values, infrastructure recovery, and investor alignment.
• Collaborate with consultants, city officials, and community stakeholders on entitlement and zoning efforts.
• Prepare and manage RFP processes for general contractors and other vendors.
• Monitor market trends and provide regular analysis on interest rates and financing conditions.
• Asset-manage predevelopment sites to optimize interim revenue strategies.
• Partner with internal teams and external advisors to drive complex mixed-use and data center projects from inception through entitlement and pre-construction.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• You have 1–3 years of experience in real estate development, finance, or related fields (data center or large-scale infrastructure preferred).
• You are highly skilled in financial modeling, deal structuring, and evaluating capitalization strategies.
• You are comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams, government officials, and community stakeholders.
• You bring strong communication and presentation skills, able to influence senior leadership and external partners.
• You are adept at managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools; experience with Argus Enterprise is a plus.

Bonus Points

• You have experience with entitlements, permitting, and land development planning.
• IPP energy development experience.

Benefits:

• Industry competitive pay
• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
• Employer contributions to HSA accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Teladoc
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Subscription to the Calm app
• MetLife Legal
• Company paid commuter benefit; $300/month

Compensation

Range Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $112,000 -$132,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job