Cloud FinOps Specialist - TS/SCI w/Poly

General Dynamics Information Technology • MD

80d • $102,000 - $138,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated FinOps Analyst to join our Financial Operations (FinOps) Team as we transition our Enterprise Desktop Information Technology services into the Microsoft Azure cloud environment. This is a newly created role responsible for overseeing cloud financial management, ensuring cost efficiency, and supporting procurement activities in a dynamic cloud-first organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in cloud financial operations, preferably within Azure environments, and familiarity with Kion or similar cloud financial management tools (e.g., Cloud Health, CloudCheckr, or AWS Cost Explorer). The candidate must be a self-starter with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for driving cost savings and operational improvements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience in financial operations, IT cost management, or cloud cost optimization.
• Experience managing Azure cloud costs and using FinOps platforms (preferably Kion, but other tools acceptable).
• Solid understanding of Azure pricing models, billing constructs, and tagging strategies.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with proficiency in Excel and/or cloud reporting dashboards.
• Experience working with procurement processes and interfacing with supply chain management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive results independently.

Nice To Haves

• FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar certification.
• Experience in a government or enterprise IT environment.
• Familiarity with IT asset management or enterprise desktop.

Responsibilities

• Track, report, and forecast all Azure cloud-related costs across the program.
• Utilize Kion (or similar FinOps platform) to monitor, analyze, and manage cloud spending.
• Ensure all Azure virtual devices and resources are properly tagged, categorized, and aligned with financial tracking requirements.
• Identify and recommend cost savings opportunities and operational efficiencies within the Azure environment.
• Collaborate with technical teams to optimize resource usage and reduce unnecessary cloud expenditures.
• Partner with the Procurement Team to support financial purchases related to Azure and enterprise IT services.
• Assist in obtaining and managing vendor quotes and ensuring timely processing through corporate Supply Chain Management.
• Develop and deliver regular reports and dashboards to leadership on cloud spend, trends, and optimization strategies.
• Stay current with cloud financial best practices, emerging FinOps tools, and Azure cost management enhancements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401K with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees