Cloud Finops Analyst

Job Description

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and certified Cloud FinOps Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud financial management practices and principles, with a proven track record of optimizing cloud costs and investments.  

 Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting for cloud spending across multiple platforms (i.e., AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle, IBM) 

• leverage management tools to identify and act upon optimization opportunities 

• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to recommend cost-optimization practices 

• Provide insights and recommendations on cloud usage and cost trends to senior management 

• Lead the FinOps practice within the organization, promoting a culture of cost awareness in cloud 

• Work with internal stakeholders, providing visibility into cloud spend and cost avoidance 

• Engage with cloud service providers to ensure cost-efficient optimization 

• Stay abreast of the latest cloud FinOps tools, technologies, and best practices  

Qualifications

Required: 

• Active TS/SCI with FSP clearance

• Bachelors and eighteen (18) years or more experience; Masters and sixteen (16) years or more experience; PhD or JD and thirteen (13) years or more experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a cloud financial management or cloud cost optimization role 

• Strong understanding of cloud technologies and pricing models across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functional teams to achieve business objectives 

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about cloud cost management  

Desired:

• Certification in Cloud FinOps (e.g., FinOps Certified Practitioner) 

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.