Job DescriptionDescription SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and certified Cloud FinOps Advisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud financial management practices and principles, with a proven track record of optimizing cloud costs and investments.
This position is located in Herndon, VA and requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph to be considered.
Responsibilities are included, but no limited to: - Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting for cloud spending across multiple platforms (i.e., AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle.
- Leverage management tools to identify and act upon optimization opportunities.
- Work closely with engineering and operations teams to recommend cost-optimization practices.
- Provide insights and recommendations on cloud usage and cost trends to senior management.
- Lead the FinOps practice within the organization, promoting a culture of cost awareness in cloud.
- Work with internal stakeholders, providing visibility into cloud spend and cost avoidance.
- Engage with cloud service providers to ensure cost-efficient optimization.
- Stay abreast of the latest cloud FinOps tools, technologies, and best practices.
Qualifications- Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.
- TS/SCI with polygraph.
- Certification in Cloud FinOps (e.g., FinOps Certified Practitioner) is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a cloud financial management or cloud cost optimization role.
Strong understanding of cloud technologies and pricing models across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functional teams to achieve business objectives.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about cloud cost management.
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
