FinOps Practitioner & Business Operations Analyst

$84,600 - $193,000/Yr

Booz Allen Hamilton - Charlottesville, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Charlottesville, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a FinOps Practitioner & Business Operations Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in transforming financial operations through technology. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement a financial operations model that aligns with client needs while leveraging cloud capabilities. This position requires a deep understanding of cloud optimization solutions, particularly in Azure and AWS environments, to address complex challenges faced by clients. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to establish best practices in cost management and optimization, ensuring that cloud usage is both efficient and cost-effective. In this role, you will act as a digital transformation architect, leading initiatives to enhance cloud operations. This includes implementing an enterprise allocation strategy and FinOps best practices to quantify business value and optimize cloud costs. You will work closely with business units and data domains to design and optimize cloud operations, thereby expanding the cloud footprint and enhancing delivery for the Department of Defense (DoD). Your expertise will be crucial in establishing the necessary infrastructure and processes to support these initiatives, and you will have opportunities to learn new tools and skills as part of a collaborative team. Your contributions will directly impact the effectiveness of DoD delivery, and you will be expected to provide high-quality briefings to senior leadership. The role emphasizes continuous growth and collaboration, making it essential for you to stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in cloud operations and financial management. Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a significant difference in the world of digital transformation and financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a financial operations model that meets client needs.
• Create cloud-optimization solutions to address client challenges.
• Transform Azure or AWS cloud operations by implementing an enterprise allocation strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand cloud usage and quantify business value.
• Establish best practices for cost model management and optimization for cloud usage and costs.
• Design and optimize cloud operations in partnership with business units and data domains.
• Expand the cloud footprint and establish necessary infrastructure for cloud operations.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions, including FinOps or cost management.
• Experience developing and implementing best practices for cost model management and optimization for cloud usage and cost.
• Knowledge of cloud architectures, services, and pricing models.
• Knowledge of Azure and AWS services and architecture.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Top Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• FinOps Certifications such as Certified FinOps Practitioner Certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience improving processes and efficiencies in data and team management.
• Experience supporting the implementation of change management initiatives through training, workshops, and documentation.
• Experience working in a DoD environment.
• Experience developing high-quality briefings for senior DoD leadership.
• Experience working with Cloud platform technology stacks and practices.
• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills.
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Master's degree in CS, IT, Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Cloud Computing Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification.
• DoD Directive 8570 or 8140 Series IAT Level II Certification.

Benefits

• Wellness programs with HSA contributions.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Flexible schedules and remote/hybrid work options.
• Professional development opportunities including upskilling programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Mentoring and firm-sponsored networking opportunities.