Cloud FinOps Architect
About The Position
Booz Allen is seeking a Lead Cloud FinOps Architect to advance Public Health data modernization through cloud financial operations. The role is a senior technical leadership position responsible for defining the technical vision and roadmap for cloud financial operations and leading a multidisciplinary team of cloud engineers, data architects, and analysts. The architect will design and implement scalable capabilities for cloud cost management, governance, reporting, forecasting, and automation, translating business and financial objectives into technical strategies in collaboration with cloud, data, engineering, and business stakeholders. The position will architect solutions that provide visibility into cloud expenses, usage patterns, and financial trends across business units and departments. It will use cloud billing data, FOCUS data, billing APIs, cost and usage reports, and financial models to identify optimization opportunities and support forecasting and strategic planning. The role will also lead the development of dashboards, reporting pipelines, and automated capabilities that help leadership make informed cloud investment decisions. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and is listed as hybrid.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in technical roles such as IT, software development, cloud architecture, DevOps, or enterprise architecture.
- 6+ years of experience in cloud architecture, DevOps, FinOps engineering, or cloud financial operations roles.
- Experience architecting and implementing cloud cost management, optimization, governance, reporting, or automation solutions.
- Experience with cloud billing models, cost optimization strategies, FinOps principles, and cost allocation or chargeback models.
- Experience designing dashboards and reporting solutions using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Experience with cloud billing APIs, tagging strategies, usage analytics, and cloud cost and usage reports.
- Experience using SQL to query, analyze, and transform cloud cost and usage data.
- Experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud-native architectures.
- Ability to communicate complex technical and financial concepts to technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements.
- Bachelor's degree.
Nice To Haves
- Experience building or leading a Cloud Business Office (CBO) or Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE).
- Experience with Microsoft’s FinOps Toolkit and developing custom cloud financial reporting.
- Experience supporting regulated environments such as public sector or healthcare.
- Experience applying AI/ML, predictive analytics, or advanced analytics to cloud cost optimization.
- Experience supporting Public Health organizations.
- Knowledge of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention business models.
- Master’s degree in a Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or Finance field.
- FinOps Certified Practitioner or Advanced Certification.
Responsibilities
- Define the technical vision and roadmap for cloud financial operations.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of cloud engineers, data architects, and analysts.
- Design and implement scalable cloud cost management, governance, reporting, forecasting, and automation capabilities.
- Translate business and financial objectives into technical strategies.
- Collaborate with cloud, data, engineering, and business stakeholders to improve the value and efficiency of cloud investments.
- Architect solutions that provide visibility into cloud expenses, usage patterns, and financial trends across business units and departments.
- Use cloud billing data, FOCUS data, billing APIs, cost and usage reports, and financial models to identify optimization opportunities and support forecasting and strategic planning.
- Lead the development of dashboards, reporting pipelines, and automated capabilities to support leadership decision-making about cloud investments.
Benefits
- Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
