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 for our Herndon, VA team. The role requires active TS/SCI with polygraph and a proven track record in cloud financial management to optimize cloud costs and investments.

Responsibilities include detailed financial analysis for AWS, Azure, Google, and other platforms, collaboration with engineering and operations, and leading the FinOps practice to foster cost awareness. Target salary range is $160,001–$200,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• Certification in Cloud FinOps is required.
• Minimum of 3 years in cloud financial management or cloud cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting for cloud spending across multiple platforms (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle).
• Leverage management tools to identify and act upon optimization opportunities.
• Work 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 and promote cost awareness in cloud.

Skills

Cloud cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with 14+ years experience

Master's degree with 12+ years experience

J.D. or PhD with 9+ years experience

Tools

FinOps Certification

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.

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