Cloud Analytics Lead (AWS & Azure, FinOps)

MAXIMUS; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking an experienced Cloud & IT Operations Analyst to support provisioning, monitoring, and optimization across AWS and Azure environments. You will develop dashboards, analyze cost and performance, and align cloud activities with enterprise governance and ITSM/ITOM processes.

The role requires 4+ years in cloud/ops analysis, strong data visualization skills, and the ability to partner with Cloud Engineers and Architects. Office-based in New Jersey with potential hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in business process analysis, cloud analysis, IT operations analysis, or related roles.
• Experience analyzing cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure).
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Experience supporting ITSM/ITOM processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze AWS and Azure cloud environments to support provisioning, operations, lifecycle management, and performance monitoring across enterprise platforms.
• Evaluate cloud systems for alignment with enterprise architecture and governance standards.
• Support operational analysis across cloud platforms, including monitoring trends, incident data, and reliability metrics.
• Develop reports and dashboards to provide visibility into cloud performance, availability, cost, and consumption metrics.
• Assist in coordinating testing activities related to production deployments.
• Support integration of cloud services into ITSM/ITOM processes, including incident, change, and service management reporting.
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning and testing across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Analyze cloud cost and usage trends to identify optimization opportunities and support FinOps reporting.
• Track and report on SLA performance for continuous service improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to document processes and maintain governance artifacts.

Skills

Cloud analysis

Business process analysis

Data visualization

IT operations analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Maximus is seeking an experienced Cloud & IT Operations Analyst to support provisioning, monitoring, and optimization across AWS and Azure environments. You will develop dashboards, analyze cost and performance, and align cloud activities with enterprise governance and ITSM/ITOM processes.

The role requires 4+ years in cloud/ops analysis, strong data visualization skills, and the ability to partner with Cloud Engineers and Architects. Office-based in New Jersey with potential hybrid work options.