Hybrid Cloud FinOps Architect | Top Secret Clearance

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Newington (VA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Cloud FinOps Solution Architect for the Federal Civilian Division to lead cloud financial management across AWS, Azure, and GCP, driving cost optimization and governance. The role emphasizes forecasting, budgeting, and executive reporting with a Top Secret clearance requirement.

You will oversee tagging governance, unit economics, and interactions with contracts, procurement, and ITSM systems to ensure cost transparency and alignment with mission priorities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant experience supporting in cloud, platform, or financial operations with at least 3 years focused on FinOps across multi-cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of ITSM, cloud service delivery, financial analytics, forecasting, and governance frameworks.
• FinOps certification (FCP) required; cloud architect/admin certs and ITIL Foundation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and mature FinOps practices across the program, including policies, standards, and operating rhythms.
• Build rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and monthly outlooks with variance analysis.
• Lead adoption of cloud cost tools (AWS/Azure/GCP) and automate data pipelines for cost, usage, and KPIs.
• Maintain standard reporting: executive scorecards, dashboards, backlogs, and monthly reviews.
• Coordinate with contracts, procurement, and finance on cloud marketplace buys and commitments.

Skills

Cloud Economics

Cloud Financial Operations

Cost Management

Cost Monitoring

Technology Business Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)

Tools

CloudHealth

Cloudability

Flexera

Power BI

Tableau

Python/SQL

Job description

GDIT is seeking a Cloud FinOps Solution Architect for the Federal Civilian Division to lead cloud financial management across AWS, Azure, and GCP, driving cost optimization and governance. The role emphasizes forecasting, budgeting, and executive reporting with a Top Secret clearance requirement.

You will oversee tagging governance, unit economics, and interactions with contracts, procurement, and ITSM systems to ensure cost transparency and alignment with mission priorities.