Azure Cost Management & Budget Analyst

State of North Carolina

About The Position

PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 P.M. THE DAY PRIOR TO THE END DATE LISTED ON THIS JOB POSTING The Rev IT Service Operations Division has a need for an Azure Cost Management & IT Budget Analyst. The Rev IT Serv Ops is responsible for multiple stages of the ITIL lifecycle to ensure projects and changes are successfully delivered. The DOR software teams develop applications based on requirements from the business and IT. The Server Support team builds the infrastructure resources required to install and run the applications. This position will manage the billing of cloud providers (Microsoft Azure). This role will also help develop cost modeling strategies to align with business needs. The position also works closely with the cloud operations team and business relationship management team to provide guidance for the business on how to manage cloud costs. The position will manage the procurement process and track all costs for all IT systems and services as required. The position will also serve as the single point of contact for all procurement and billing processes in IT.

Requirements

Knowledge of finance principles and basic understanding of the accounting process (rate setting, forecasting, invoicing, showback, etc...)
Knowledge of cloud and on-premises technologies at a high-level, such as networking, firewalls, other security components, server, storage, and cloud architecture.
Familiarity with Azure Cost Management tools
Minimum of 2 years of experience with Azure and cloud cost management.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science or any related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in business consultation or business relationship development in an information technology environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the billing of cloud providers (Microsoft Azure)
Develop cost modeling strategies to align with business needs
Work closely with the cloud operations team and business relationship management team to provide guidance for the business on how to manage cloud costs
Manage the procurement process and track all costs for all IT systems and services as required
Serve as the single point of contact for all procurement and billing processes in IT

Benefits

Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service
Twelve paid holidays per year
Fourteen vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
Twelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
401K, 457, and 403(b) plans
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program