OverviewVTG Defense is seeking a
Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps) Analyst to support
U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) mission systems across NIPR/SIPR and coalition environments. This role leads cloud cost governance, optimization, and cost-sharing implementation for multi-cloud platforms while partnering with AFCENT A6/A8, PMOs, cyber, finance, and the CAOC. The ideal candidate blends
FinOps, DoD financial governance, and cloud engineering awareness to deliver audit-ready, mission-aligned outcomes.
What will you do?- Must be able to travel to Shaw AFB for 1 week a month
- Optimize and govern cloud spending across Azure Government in IL2-IL6 and coalition environments
- Implement tagging strategy and TBM framework to enable mission-level cost transparency
- Build forecasts, POM inputs, and execution dashboards with variance analysis for AFCENT leadership
- Align cloud financial practices with PPBE, DoD FMR (7000.14-R), and color-of-money rules requirements
- Support CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) and Kubernetes-based platforms in secure, multi-tenant environments
- Contribute to cloud-native architectures, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), IaC, and compliance-driven reference patterns (RMF, ATO)
- Coordinate with engineering, cyber, contracting, finance, and coalition partners to ensure cost decisions support mission and security timelines
- Brief senior leaders; translate technical cloud billing into operational and mission impacts
Do you have what it takes?Required Qualifications- CompTIA Security+ certification (or higher)
- Experience in DoD or Air Force environments, preferably MAJCOM/COCOM or CAOC operations
- Knowledge of PPBE, DoD FMR, WBS, and color-of-money constraints
- Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud and/or Azure Government cloud cost management
- Proficiency with Excel and Power BI for financial analysis and reporting
- Familiarity with ATO-governed systems, POA&Ms, and IL2-IL6 environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications- FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) or Advanced Practitioner
- Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
- Experience with Cloud One / Platform One, Iron Bank, or DevSecOps pipelines
- Scripting (Python/PowerShell) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/ARM/CloudFormation)
- Experience supporting software acquisition pathways and cloud contracting mechanisms
