Data Analyst

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Mechanicsville (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Training

Professional development

Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Data Analyst to analyze, model, and forecast financial data related to Azure cloud services and on‑premises workloads. The role combines financial acumen with data analytics to support cost optimisation and strategic decisions.

The successful candidate will develop Power BI dashboards, perform variance analysis, and collaborate with cloud, I&O, and finance teams to align cost models with operations. Hybrid work in Mechanicsville, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
• Advanced Power BI, Power Query, and DAX; Excel advanced; data visualization best practices.
• Data modeling and data manipulation across heterogeneous sources.
• Experience with Azure cost management, Apptio, and cloud billing structures.
• Understanding of server migration and workload cost modeling.
• Ability to translate technical data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyze IT financial data across Azure and VITA environments (consumption, billing, chargeback).
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to visualize cost trends, migration impacts, and workload optimization opportunities.
• Perform variance analysis on monthly and annual IT spend; identify anomalies and savings opportunities.
• Maintain datasets from Apptio, Azure Portal, and SharePoint; ensure accuracy.
• Document processes and procedures for financial reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with cloud, I&O, and finance teams to align cost models with operations.
• Support Azure migration planning by modelling server cost scenarios and forecasting reserve capacity needs.

Skills

Power BI proficiency

Excel advanced

Data visualization

Azure cost management

Cost modelling

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

DAX

Azure

Apptio

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title: Data Analyst 3 (812828)

Location: 9120 Lockwood Blvd Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (Hybrid)

Status: Full‑time, Contract

Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman‑owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, VA, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serving business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost‑effective IT business solutions and services.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

YSI is seeking a Data Analyst to support in analyzing, modeling, and forecasting financial data related to Azure cloud services and on‑premises data center workloads. The ideal candidate combines financial acumen with strong data analytics skills to support strategic decision‑making and cost optimisation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret IT financial data across Azure and VITA environments, including consumption, billing, and chargeback models.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to visualize cost trends, server migration impacts, and workload optimization opportunities.
• Perform variance analysis on monthly and annual IT spend, identifying anomalies and opportunities for savings.
• Manually maintain and enhance datasets from Apptio, Azure Portal, and SharePoint sources to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Document processes and procedures for financial reporting and analysis
• Collaborate with the technical cloud team, I&O team and finance stakeholders to align cost models with operational realities.
• Support Azure migration planning by modelling server cost scenarios and forecasting reserve capacity needs.
• Contribute to FinOps strategy development by providing insights on cost drivers and utilization patterns.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Power BI, including Power Query and DAX, Excel (advanced), and data visualization best practices.
• Some data modeling and data manipulation skills to maintain data sets from multiple, heterogenous sources
• High familiarity with Azure cost management, Apptio, and cloud billing structures.
• Understanding of server migration strategies and workload cost modeling.
• Ability to translate technical data into insights for technical teams and managers

Preferred Qualifications

• FinOps certification or training.
• Experience with Azure Reserved Instances and Just‑In‑Time (JIT) capacity planning.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and strategic IT planning frameworks.