Cloud FinOps Solution Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology • Springfield, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Cloud FinOps Solution Architect for its Federal Civilian Division. The role supports a large-scale, global Cloud and Data Center Services program for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). The position leads the strategy, governance, and operations of cloud financial management across AWS, Azure, GCP, and local environments, with a focus on cost optimization, forecasting accuracy, invoicing and charging, and unit-economics transparency. It is a contingent position expected to start in Spring 2027, based in the National Capital Region with a hybrid work arrangement and periodic travel to customer and data center sites.

The role establishes and matures FinOps practices across DT, including policies, standards, operating rhythms, KPIs, playbooks, and responsibility models. It develops forecasting and budgeting processes, cost allocation and unit-economics models, and tooling and reporting capabilities. The architect works with technical, financial, procurement, contracts, cybersecurity, and leadership stakeholders to embed cost-aware design, maintain financial controls, and align FinOps processes with DT security policies, FedRAMP, and governance requirements.

The position requires an active Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. The stated likely salary range is $162,037–$219,227, subject to experience, geographic location, and possible contractual requirements. Scheduled weekly hours are 40, and travel is less than 10%.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience supporting cloud, platform, or financial operations.
• At least 3 years focused on FinOps across multi-cloud enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of ITSM, cloud service delivery, financial analytics, forecasting, and governance frameworks.
• Experience developing financial performance plans, optimization dashboards, reporting packages, unit-economics models, and corrective-action processes.
• FinOps Certified Practitioner (FCP) certification is required.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS, Azure, or GCP cost tools, reservations and commitments, usage analytics, and optimization levers.
• Proficiency with cost tagging and governance, showback/chargeback models, and unit economics.
• Experience with CloudHealth (VMware Aria Cost), Cloudability, Flexera, or equivalent FinOps platforms.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.
• Strong Excel/Sheets skills or scripting skills in Python/SQL for data wrangling and automation.
• Familiarity with CMDB/ITSM integrations, portfolio/product financials, and contract/procurement workflows.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• FinOps Certified Professional (FCP-Pro) preferred, if available through the FinOps Foundation track.
• One or more cloud architect or administrator certifications preferred, such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• ITIL Foundation preferred for service-management alignment.
• Technology Business Management (TBM) framework awareness or experience preferred; formal certification is optional.
• Awareness of emerging FinOps for AI practices, including GPU consumption cost governance, model inference spend, and AI infrastructure economics.

Responsibilities

• Establish and mature FinOps practices across DT, including policies, standards, operating rhythms, KPIs, playbooks, and RACI.
• Define and enforce cloud tagging governance for cost centers, applications, environments, and owners to support allocation, invoicing, charging, and accountability.
• Create unit-economics models, such as cost per user, transaction, or application, to inform product and engineering decisions.
• Build rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and monthly outlooks; reconcile actuals against forecasts and perform variance analysis.
• Partner with contracts and procurement on cloud marketplace purchases, enterprise agreements, license true-ups, and multi-year commitments.
• Support program financials, including EVM where applicable, cost transparency for stakeholders, and funding alignment with mission priorities.
• Lead adoption and tuning of cloud cost-management tools across AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as third-party FinOps platforms.
• Automate data pipelines for cost, usage, and KPIs and integrate them with BI dashboards and CMDB/ITSM for service mapping.
• Maintain executive scorecards, portfolio and model dashboards, optimization backlogs, proactive communications and healing, and monthly business reviews.
• Align FinOps data and processes with DT security policies, FedRAMP, and governance requirements, and ensure least-privilege access to billing and finance systems.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity and platform teams to balance Zero Trust principles, operational needs, and financial guardrails such as quotas, policies, and budgets.
• Run cross-functional workshops with application owners, platform engineering, operations, finance, and contracts to embed cost-aware design.
• Provide enablement materials, playbooks, training, and office hours to improve budgeting discipline and optimization adoption.
• Deliver concise, data-driven briefings to DT leadership and communicate savings progress and risks transparently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Full-flex work weeks where possible.
• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
• AI-powered career tool for identifying career steps and learning opportunities.
• Internal mobility team supporting career goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior