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Sustainability Analyst jobs qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the role requires a bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or a related field. Employers sponsor H-1B status for up to three years, with extensions to six, to fill growing demand for professionals who can translate ESG frameworks and emissions data into business strategy.
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Realty Income aims to be a globally recognized leader in the S&P 100, committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These stakeholders include our dedicated team members, who embody our purpose: building enduring relationships and brighter financial futures. This guiding principle serves as a beacon for our team, influencing every action we take.
Our employees consistently invest their time, commitment, and dedication into the company, and in turn, they receive investment returns in the form of purpose, belonging, and opportunities for advancement.
We are committed to best-in-class corporate responsibility practices through environmental initiatives, governance programs, and community outreach projects. From the boardroom to the breakroom, our team members make a difference every day.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Realty Income is seeking a Senior Sustainability, Energy, and Compliance Analyst to support sustainability and energy management across its real estate portfolio. This highly analytical, execution-focused role will turn large and complex utility, benchmarking, and third-party datasets into reliable insights, compliance-ready documentation, and transaction-level diligence materials.
The analyst will use Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, and agentic AI workflows to improve data quality, reporting consistency, and operational efficiency while partnering with internal teams and external consultants.
Responsibilities
- Aggregate, clean, validate, normalize, and analyze complex energy datasets across the real estate portfolio, including utility, benchmarking, property, and third-party sources.
- Perform detailed quality control and reconciliation of energy consumption and cost data to support accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
- Maintain documented data structures, methodologies, assumptions, controls, data definitions, and exception-handling procedures.
- Develop and maintain Power BI data models, dashboards, visuals, and analytical outputs that support portfolio-level energy performance analysis and decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement in sustainability data collection, integration, management, and reporting processes.
- Integrate multiple data sources into business intelligence workflows and help establish repeatable, scalable analytics processes.
- Use Microsoft Copilot and approved agentic AI tools to streamline analysis, reporting, documentation, and responses while maintaining appropriate validation, governance, and human review.
- Partner with internal teams to identify automation opportunities that improve efficiency, consistency, and insight generation.
- Track energy-related regulations and building performance standards across applicable jurisdictions and assess potential portfolio impacts.
- Prepare data inputs, analyses, evidence, and supporting documentation for energy benchmarking, disclosure, compliance, and audit requests.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants on compliance workflows, submissions, and data requests.
- Support acquisition and disposition due diligence by analyzing historical energy data and identifying gaps, anomalies, compliance exposure, and performance risks.
- Prepare concise energy diligence summaries, internal review materials, and transaction documentation using consistent assumptions and methodologies.
- Provide analytical support for internal sustainability reporting, third-party requests, ad-hoc analyses, and portfolio trend reviews.
- Translate technical energy and data findings into clear, actionable information for business stakeholders.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We would expect the successful candidate to have:
- At least 5 years of experience in a corporate sustainability, energy analytics, data analysis, real estate, or similarly analytical role.
- Strong expertise working with large datasets and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Hands-on Power BI experience, including data modeling, visualization, reporting, and the ability to communicate conclusions effectively.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to use hard data and metrics to test assumptions and evaluate outcomes.
- Familiarity with energy management concepts, utility and benchmarking data, and energy or building-performance compliance frameworks.
- High attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to create clear, audit-ready documentation.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain technical findings to broader stakeholder groups.
- Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, engineering, environmental science, data analytics, finance, or a related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other AI-enabled tools for data analysis, reporting, documentation, or workflow automation.
- Experience supporting a real estate portfolio or conducting transaction-level acquisition and disposition analysis.
- Exposure to sustainability or energy reporting, regulatory compliance, benchmarking disclosure, or audit-ready documentation.
- Experience integrating utility, property, compliance, and third-party datasets into scalable business intelligence workflows.
- Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs critically and apply appropriate data governance, validation, and documentation controls.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation preferred.
LOCATION
This position is based at Realty Income’s San Diego headquarters in Del Mar Heights, with in-office collaboration Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Friday.
COMPENSATION
The stated pay range is $75,994 - $93,537 - $118,608.
Offers near the high end are uncommon but may be considered for candidates with exceptional experience and skills and are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. You may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and an annual discretionary stock award, to be discussed during the interview process. An annual pay rate and total compensation package is generally determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, education, skills, performance, and abilities, as well as internal equity, company performance, and alignment with market data.
We offer a best-in-class benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Our 401(k)-retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible compensation. Realty Income also offers other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits, along with a generous PTO accrual; in addition to 12 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. Realty Income’s purpose is to build enduring relationships and brighter financial futures, and this starts with you!
Realty Income is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require accessibility support to submit your application or other reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact talent@realtyincome.com, or call 800-375-6700. An employee will respond to your message to begin the interactive process. Please note that this phone number and email address are only for individuals seeking a disability accommodation when applying for a job.
INTRODUCTION
Realty Income aims to be a globally recognized leader in the S&P 100, committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These stakeholders include our dedicated team members, who embody our purpose: building enduring relationships and brighter financial futures. This guiding principle serves as a beacon for our team, influencing every action we take.
Our employees consistently invest their time, commitment, and dedication into the company, and in turn, they receive investment returns in the form of purpose, belonging, and opportunities for advancement.
We are committed to best-in-class corporate responsibility practices through environmental initiatives, governance programs, and community outreach projects. From the boardroom to the breakroom, our team members make a difference every day.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Realty Income is seeking a Senior Sustainability, Energy, and Compliance Analyst to support sustainability and energy management across its real estate portfolio. This highly analytical, execution-focused role will turn large and complex utility, benchmarking, and third-party datasets into reliable insights, compliance-ready documentation, and transaction-level diligence materials.
The analyst will use Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, and agentic AI workflows to improve data quality, reporting consistency, and operational efficiency while partnering with internal teams and external consultants.
Responsibilities
- Aggregate, clean, validate, normalize, and analyze complex energy datasets across the real estate portfolio, including utility, benchmarking, property, and third-party sources.
- Perform detailed quality control and reconciliation of energy consumption and cost data to support accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
- Maintain documented data structures, methodologies, assumptions, controls, data definitions, and exception-handling procedures.
- Develop and maintain Power BI data models, dashboards, visuals, and analytical outputs that support portfolio-level energy performance analysis and decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement in sustainability data collection, integration, management, and reporting processes.
- Integrate multiple data sources into business intelligence workflows and help establish repeatable, scalable analytics processes.
- Use Microsoft Copilot and approved agentic AI tools to streamline analysis, reporting, documentation, and responses while maintaining appropriate validation, governance, and human review.
- Partner with internal teams to identify automation opportunities that improve efficiency, consistency, and insight generation.
- Track energy-related regulations and building performance standards across applicable jurisdictions and assess potential portfolio impacts.
- Prepare data inputs, analyses, evidence, and supporting documentation for energy benchmarking, disclosure, compliance, and audit requests.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants on compliance workflows, submissions, and data requests.
- Support acquisition and disposition due diligence by analyzing historical energy data and identifying gaps, anomalies, compliance exposure, and performance risks.
- Prepare concise energy diligence summaries, internal review materials, and transaction documentation using consistent assumptions and methodologies.
- Provide analytical support for internal sustainability reporting, third-party requests, ad-hoc analyses, and portfolio trend reviews.
- Translate technical energy and data findings into clear, actionable information for business stakeholders.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We would expect the successful candidate to have:
- At least 5 years of experience in a corporate sustainability, energy analytics, data analysis, real estate, or similarly analytical role.
- Strong expertise working with large datasets and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Hands-on Power BI experience, including data modeling, visualization, reporting, and the ability to communicate conclusions effectively.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to use hard data and metrics to test assumptions and evaluate outcomes.
- Familiarity with energy management concepts, utility and benchmarking data, and energy or building-performance compliance frameworks.
- High attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to create clear, audit-ready documentation.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain technical findings to broader stakeholder groups.
- Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, engineering, environmental science, data analytics, finance, or a related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other AI-enabled tools for data analysis, reporting, documentation, or workflow automation.
- Experience supporting a real estate portfolio or conducting transaction-level acquisition and disposition analysis.
- Exposure to sustainability or energy reporting, regulatory compliance, benchmarking disclosure, or audit-ready documentation.
- Experience integrating utility, property, compliance, and third-party datasets into scalable business intelligence workflows.
- Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs critically and apply appropriate data governance, validation, and documentation controls.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation preferred.
LOCATION
This position is based at Realty Income’s San Diego headquarters in Del Mar Heights, with in-office collaboration Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Friday.
COMPENSATION
The stated pay range is $75,994 - $93,537 - $118,608.
Offers near the high end are uncommon but may be considered for candidates with exceptional experience and skills and are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. You may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and an annual discretionary stock award, to be discussed during the interview process. An annual pay rate and total compensation package is generally determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, education, skills, performance, and abilities, as well as internal equity, company performance, and alignment with market data.
We offer a best-in-class benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Our 401(k)-retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible compensation. Realty Income also offers other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits, along with a generous PTO accrual; in addition to 12 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. Realty Income’s purpose is to build enduring relationships and brighter financial futures, and this starts with you!
Realty Income is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require accessibility support to submit your application or other reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact talent@realtyincome.com, or call 800-375-6700. An employee will respond to your message to begin the interactive process. Please note that this phone number and email address are only for individuals seeking a disability accommodation when applying for a job.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Sustainability Analyst
Align your degree to the role
Your H-1B petition succeeds when your degree field directly maps to sustainability analysis duties. A degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or sustainability studies strengthens the specialty occupation argument more than a general business degree paired with self-taught ESG skills.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL prevailing wage for Sustainability Analyst roles in your target city before accepting any offer. Your employer's LCA must certify they'll pay at least that wage, so knowing the floor protects you during salary conversations.
Target employers with ESG reporting mandates
Publicly traded companies filing SEC climate disclosures and large federal contractors under sustainability executive orders have recurring, documented needs for Sustainability Analysts. These structural requirements make H-1B sponsorship a business necessity, not a favor, which strengthens your negotiating position.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsors
Filter your job search to employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in sustainability and environmental roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL data so you spend your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring this visa category, not ones guessing at the process.
Clarify worksite plans before the LCA is filed
If the role involves field audits, client sites, or hybrid arrangements across multiple locations, each primary worksite needs its own certified LCA before you work there. Confirm with your employer whether remote or multi-site work is factored into the petition before USCIS receives the I-129.
Document your ESG credentials in USCIS terms
Certifications like GRI, LEED, or CDP are valuable on a resume but don't substitute for a degree in USCIS's specialty occupation analysis. Gather your official transcripts, degree certificates, and any equivalency evaluations early so your employer's attorney can build the strongest possible petition.
H-1B Visa Sustainability Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sustainability Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, environmental engineering, or a closely related field. Roles centered on ESG reporting, emissions accounting, or regulatory compliance analysis consistently meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Positions framed around general project coordination without degree-specific requirements may face more scrutiny during adjudication.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Sustainability Analyst positions?
Large corporations with public sustainability commitments, consulting firms serving Fortune 500 ESG programs, utilities undergoing decarbonization, and federal contractors with environmental compliance requirements are the most active sponsors. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B LCA filings in sustainability and environmental roles, so you can target companies with a documented track record rather than guessing from job postings.
How does the prevailing wage requirement work for Sustainability Analysts on H-1B?
Before filing an LCA with DOL, your employer must certify they'll pay you at least the prevailing wage for your job title, experience level, and work location. DOL sets four wage levels based on complexity and supervision. You can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer, which helps you spot whether a salary offer meets the legal minimum for your city and job classification.
Can I work at multiple office or field locations on a single H-1B?
No. Each primary worksite requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL before you begin work there. If your sustainability role involves regular client site visits, field audits across different cities, or a hybrid arrangement with a secondary office, your employer needs to account for each location in the petition. Short-term placements under 60 days may qualify for a posting exception, but routine multi-site work requires separate LCA coverage.
How long does H-1B status last for a Sustainability Analyst role?
USCIS grants H-1B status in an initial period of up to three years, with one extension available for up to three additional years, reaching a six-year maximum under standard rules. If your employer files a PERM labor certification or an I-140 immigrant petition before your six years expire, you may qualify for further extensions beyond that ceiling while your green card case progresses.