Data Analyst

vTech Solution; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VDOT is seeking a Data Analyst 3 to analyze IT financial data across Azure cloud services and on‑premises data centers, driving cost optimization and strategic decisions.

The role focuses on building Power BI dashboards, forecasting spend, and supporting FinOps initiatives. Collaboration with cloud, I&O, and finance teams is essential to translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership.

Onsite presence required in DC area 2-3 days per week; U.S. residency is required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
• Advanced Power BI skills including Power Query and DAX.
• Data modeling and data manipulation across multiple sources.
• Strong 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 actionable insights for leadership.
• Independent analytical thinking for complex financial data.
• Proficiency in updating Power BI datasets with minimal assistance.
• Clear communication of complex data for decision-makers.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze 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 and workload impacts.
• Perform variance analysis on monthly and annual IT spend to identify anomalies and savings.
• Maintain datasets from Apptio, Azure Portal, and SharePoint for accuracy.
• Document processes and procedures for financial reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with cloud, I&O, and finance stakeholders to align cost models with operations.
• Model server cost scenarios to support Azure migration planning.
• Contribute to FinOps by providing cost driver insights and utilization patterns.

Conocimientos

Power BI

DAX

Excel Advanced

Data modeling

Azure cost management

Apptio

Cloud billing

Communication of data

Critical thinking

Educación

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

Herramientas

Power BI

Apptio

Azure Portal

SharePoint

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary:

The VDOT Data Analyst 3 plays a critical role in analyzing, modeling, and forecasting financial data related to Azure cloud services and on-premises data center workloads. This position supports strategic decision-making and cost optimization by combining financial expertise with advanced data analytics, focusing on IT financial data across cloud and data center environments.

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 to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Document processes and procedures for financial reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with technical cloud, I&O teams, and finance stakeholders to align cost models with operational realities.
• Support Azure migration planning by modeling server cost scenarios and forecasting reserve capacity needs.
• Contribute to FinOps strategy development by providing insights on cost drivers and utilization patterns.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI including Power Query, DAX, and Excel (advanced level).
• Data modeling and manipulation skills to maintain datasets from multiple heterogeneous 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 actionable insights for technical teams and management.
• Strong independent critical thinking and analytical skills for complex financial data.
• Proficiency in updating and managing Power BI datasets with minimal assistance.
• Ability to communicate complex data clearly for leadership and decision-making.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

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

Special Considerations:

• Candidate must physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment in compliance with Commonwealth of Virginia security policies.
• Must be willing and able to work onsite at VDOT locations as required by management.
• Onsite presence required 2 3 days per week, with occasional additional in-person meetings.

Scheduling:

• Work schedule includes onsite attendance at VDOT 2 3 days per week as determined by management.
• Additional scheduled times and occasional meetings may require onsite presence.