FinOps Principal: Cloud Cost Optimization Leader

FinOps Weekly; Bossier City (LA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a FinOps Practitioner Principal to optimize cloud IT value and lead FinOps initiatives across client programs. You will coordinate meetings, present recommendations, and build dashboards with a focus on cost efficiency and governance.

The role requires strong cloud cost analytics skills, experience with AWS/Azure/Google Cloud, and the ability to lead cross-functional conversations with technical, financial, and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Technical training or cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/Google).
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, CS, IT, or related field.
• Experience with multi-cloud cost optimization and FinOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform cloud cost analysis and develop optimization recommendations.
• Develop and maintain showback capabilities by project or service.
• Serve as FinOps SME in project discussions for cost effective design.
• Support cloud budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and reporting.
• Collaborate with architects and teams to implement FinOps tools and platforms.

Skills

Analytics

Data Analytics

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Technical training / cloud certs

Degree in Finance or CS

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Cost Explorer

Cost and Usage Reports

Amazon QuickSight

Excel

SharePoint

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a FinOps Practitioner Principal to optimize cloud IT value and lead FinOps initiatives across client programs. You will coordinate meetings, present recommendations, and build dashboards with a focus on cost efficiency and governance.

The role requires strong cloud cost analytics skills, experience with AWS/Azure/Google Cloud, and the ability to lead cross-functional conversations with technical, financial, and business stakeholders.