Cloud FinOps Advisor

SAIC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Cloud FinOps Advisor to lead financial management of cloud spending across multi-cloud platforms. The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph and a strong track record in optimizing cloud investments. You will drive cost-awareness and partner with engineering to implement cost-saving measures.

The candidate should have 3+ years in cloud FinOps or cost optimization, and hold FinOps certification. This position is based in Herndon, VA with security requirements noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of experience; Master’s 12+ years; PhD/JD 9+ years.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• Certification in Cloud FinOps (e.g., FinOps Certified Practitioner) is required.
• Minimum 3 years in cloud financial management or cost optimization.
• Strong understanding of cloud pricing across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting for cloud spending across platforms (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle).
• Leverage management tools to identify and act on optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to promote cost-optimization practices.
• Provide insights on cloud usage and cost trends to senior management.
• Lead the FinOps practice and drive cost-awareness across the organization.
• Engage with cloud providers to ensure cost-efficient optimization.

Skills

Cloud FinOps

Cost optimization

Financial analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Cloud pricing models

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and certified Cloud FinOps Advisor 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.

This position is located in Herndon, VA and requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph to be considered.

Responsibilities are included, but no limited to:

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

• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.
• TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Certification in Cloud FinOps (e.g., FinOps Certified Practitioner) is required.
• 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.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.