Cloud FinOps Specialist: Optimize Costs & Budgets

FinOps Weekly; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk, Inc. is seeking a Cloud Financial Specialist (FinOps) to optimize cloud spending and align financial operations with business goals. You will work across AWS, Azure, and GCP to analyze costs, forecast performance, and implement budget controls.

The role requires 3–5 years in cloud financial management, strong communication, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. A competitive salary range is offered for this on-site position in McLean, VA.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cloud financial management or cloud cost optimization.
• Experience with 1+ major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial plans and strategies for cloud operations.
• Analyze cloud spending data and prepare comprehensive financial statements and reports.
• Forecast future cloud financial performance and develop risk management strategies.
• Create and manage budgets for cloud resources and track costs.
• Monitor cloud expenses and provide cost-saving recommendations.
• Identify and eliminate cloud waste through rightsizing and decommissioning.
• Create cloud cost dashboards and monthly reports for stakeholders.
• Document current environment and provide optimization options.

Skills

Cloud finance management

Cost optimization

Financial analysis

Agile / DevOps collaboration

Forecasting & budgeting

Security clearance eligibility

Education

BS in Finance/Business Admin/CS

2+ years IT experience (if non-IT BS)

Tools

AWS Cost Explorer

Azure Cost Management

GCP Cost Management

CloudHealth

CloudCheckr

Job description

Steampunk, Inc. is seeking a Cloud Financial Specialist (FinOps) to optimize cloud spending and align financial operations with business goals. You will work across AWS, Azure, and GCP to analyze costs, forecast performance, and implement budget controls.

The role requires 3–5 years in cloud financial management, strong communication, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. A competitive salary range is offered for this on-site position in McLean, VA.