Cloud Analytics & FinOps Specialist

MAXIMUS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MAXIMUS is seeking a skilled Cloud & IT Operations Analyst to analyze AWS/Azure environments, support governance, and develop dashboards to drive data-driven decisions. You will collaborate with Cloud Engineers and Architects to align systems with enterprise standards and support DR planning and ITSM/ITOM integration.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The role emphasizes cost optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive performance monitoring across hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience in business process analysis, cloud analysis, IT operations analysis, or related roles.
• Experience analyzing cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure), including performance, availability, and operational metrics.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Proven ability to analyze cloud cost and consumption data and provide actionable insights for optimization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze AWS and Azure cloud environments for provisioning, operations, lifecycle management, and performance monitoring.
• Evaluate cloud systems for alignment with enterprise architecture and governance standards.
• Develop reports and dashboards to provide visibility into cloud performance, availability, cost, and consumption metrics.
• Assist in coordinating testing activities related to production deployments and DR planning.

Skills

Cloud analysis

Business analysis

Data visualization

ITSM/ITOM

Cost optimization

Enterprise architecture

AWS & Azure

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

MAXIMUS is seeking a skilled Cloud & IT Operations Analyst to analyze AWS/Azure environments, support governance, and develop dashboards to drive data-driven decisions. You will collaborate with Cloud Engineers and Architects to align systems with enterprise standards and support DR planning and ITSM/ITOM integration.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The role emphasizes cost optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive performance monitoring across hybrid