Job Opening: Cost Analyst

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and certified Cloud Cost Analyst to join our multi-million dollar National Intelligence program supporting the Cloud Investment Multi-Cloud Management (CIMM) program. As a contributor to the Intelligence Community’s first multi-cloud initiative, you will be at the epicenter of emergent cloud computing technologies, establishing a foundation that will evolve to include all agencies within the IC. The ideal candidate for the Cloud Cost Analyst role 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 and promote 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 poly clearance

• Bachelors degree.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a cloud financial management or cloud cost optimization role

• 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.

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