Data Analyst

Smart IMS Inc; Mechanicsville (VA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

cyberThink in Mechanicsville, VA (hybrid) is seeking a Data Analyst to analyze cloud and on-premises financial data and build Power BI dashboards for budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization. You will partner with cloud engineering, infrastructure, operations, and finance to improve cost transparency and forecasting accuracy.

The role emphasizes translating complex financial and technical data into actionable insights, contributing to cloud migration cost models and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Accounting, or related field.
• Advanced Power BI skills: Power Query, DAX, data modeling, dashboards and reports.
• Advanced Excel: complex formulas, pivot tables, financial models, forecasting.
• Strong BI concepts and data visualization practices.
• Experience with multi-source data and complex datasets.
• Familiarity with FinOps, cloud cost management, and cloud billing structures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cloud and on-premises technology financial data (consumption, billing, allocation, chargeback).
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports for financial analysis.
• Identify cost trends, optimization opportunities, and migration impacts.
• Perform variance analysis monthly/quarterly/annually to spot risks and savings.
• Maintain datasets from multiple enterprise systems ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, operations, and finance teams.
• Support cloud migration by modeling costs and forecasting resource use.
• Develop forecasts and scenario models for budgeting and planning.
• Contribute to FinOps initiatives with insights on utilization and cost drivers.
• Present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support data governance and reporting process improvements.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Data modeling

Forecasting

Cost analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Data Analytics/IS/Business Analytics)

Tools

Azure Cost Management

Apptio

Job description

Job Title: Data Analyst

Duration (Contract): 11-12 Months

Client Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Location Preference: Hybrid

Job Description

As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing, modeling, forecasting, and optimizing financial data related to cloud infrastructure and on-premises technology environments. This role combines financial analysis, cloud cost management, data visualization, and business intelligence expertise to support strategic decision-making, budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, expertise in Power BI and financial reporting, and the ability to translate complex technical and financial data into actionable insights for business and technology stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with cloud engineering, infrastructure, operations, and finance teams to improve cost transparency, forecasting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret cloud and on-premises technology financial data, including consumption trends, billing structures, allocation models, and chargeback methodologies.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support financial analysis and decision-making.
• Identify cost trends, spending patterns, optimization opportunities, and migration impacts across technology environments.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual variance analysis to identify anomalies, risks, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Maintain, validate, and enhance datasets sourced from multiple enterprise systems to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Document reporting processes, analytical methodologies, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, operations, and finance stakeholders to align financial models with business and operational requirements.
• Support cloud migration initiatives by developing cost models, forecasting resource utilization, and evaluating capacity requirements.
• Develop forecasts and scenario models to support budgeting, planning, and investment decisions.
• Contribute to cloud financial management and FinOps initiatives by providing insights into utilization, efficiency, and cost drivers.
• Present findings, recommendations, and reporting outputs to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to reporting, analytics, automation, and data governance.

Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency with Power BI, including Power Query, DAX, data modeling, dashboard design, and report development.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, financial models, data analysis, and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of data visualization principles and business intelligence best practices.
• Experience working with data from multiple heterogeneous sources and maintaining complex datasets.
• Strong data modeling, data manipulation, and analytical skills.
• Experience analyzing financial, operational, or technology-related data.
• High level of familiarity with Azure Cost Management, cloud consumption reporting, cloud billing structures, and cost allocation methodologies.
• Experience working with Apptio or similar IT financial management platforms.
• Understanding of cloud financial operations (FinOps), cloud cost optimization strategies, and financial forecasting techniques.
• Knowledge of server migration strategies, infrastructure modernization initiatives, and workload cost modeling.
• Ability to translate technical and financial information into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Experience creating executive dashboards, scorecards, forecasts, and management reports.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present findings to both business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies

• FinOps certification, training, or practical experience.
• Experience working with Azure Reserved Instances and cloud capacity planning strategies.
• Experience forecasting cloud consumption and supporting cloud migration business cases.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, IT strategy, and technology investment planning frameworks.
• Experience supporting cloud transformation, infrastructure modernization, or enterprise technology cost optimization initiatives.
• Familiarity with financial planning, budgeting, and cost governance processes within large organizations.

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $40.00 to $80.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.