Senior Cloud Financial Operations Analyst

Via Logic LLC; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 57,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Cloud Financial Operations Analyst to lead cost optimization efforts for cloud services. This role involves developing best practices, creating analytical models, and collaborating with finance and engineering teams to ensure efficient resource allocation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AWS cloud services and a passion for driving financial efficiency in cloud operations. Join a team committed to excellence and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on national security. Your expertise will help shape financial strategies that support mission objectives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with AWS cloud services.
• Deep understanding of FinOps tools for cloud cost management.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud infrastructure cost management best practices.
• Create forecasting models for cloud infrastructure spend.

Skills

AWS Cloud Services

Cloud Cost Management

Data Analysis Tools

Cloud Financial Governance

Cloud Resource Tagging

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cloud Service Provider (CSP) FinOps Tools

Relational Databases

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The National Security Sector technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities for defense and intel customers in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The National Security Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Senior Cloud Financial Operations Analyst supporting the SABRE program at Hanscom AFB, MA. This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.

Financial efficiency is key to cloud success, and at Leidos, we need the best minds to drive it. As a Cloud FinOp Analyst, you will oversee SABRE's cloud cost optimization, ensuring efficient resource allocation without compromising performance or security. If you thrive at the intersection of finance and cloud strategy, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Are you ready for your next career challenge? Join a team committed to a Mission!

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and champion cloud infrastructure cost management best practices
• Build analytical models to provide data-driven guidance on cloud infrastructure spend
• Create utilization and forecasting models to predict future outcomes of cloud infrastructure spend and usage
• Create and maintain internal documentation on FinOps and cost optimization processes
• Partner with the agency's finance, procurement, and engineering teams to help measure and manage cloud infrastructure costs
• Leverage public cloud technology tools to drive FinOps practices and methodologies
• Implement continuous monitoring strategies to identify cost anomalies, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities
• Educate stakeholders on cost-aware cloud practices and influence engineering and procurement teams on cost-effective design decisions
• Ensure financial transparency and cost optimization while maintaining operational efficiency within the SABRE program

Clearance Required:

• Active DoD Secret

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

• BS and 3 or more years of experience working with AWS cloud services
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting DoD or other Federal Government environments
• Deep understanding of Cloud Service Provider (CSP) FinOps tools for cloud cost management and optimization
• Experience with relational databases, data extraction, and data analysis tools to support cloud financial operations
• Strong knowledge of Federal Government IT procurement processes and cloud financial governance
• Expertise in industry best practices for cloud resource tagging and enforcement through automation
• Ability to develop and implement cloud cost optimization strategies in multi-cloud environments
• Experience collaborating with finance, procurement, and engineering teams to align cloud spending with mission objectives
• Understanding of DoD cloud security compliance frameworks and cloud financial policies

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (for cost optimization expertise)
• FinOps Certified Practitioner (Linux Foundation FinOps Foundation)
• Understanding of DoD PPBE (Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution) processes
• Experience with USAF cloud cost models and financial reporting requirements

Original Posting:
April 1, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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