Cloud FinOps Advisor

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and certified Cloud FinOps Advisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud financial management practices and principles, with a proven track record of optimizing cloud costs and investments.

This position is located in Herndon, VA and requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph to be considered.

Responsibilities are included, but no limited to

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting for cloud spending across multiple platforms (i.e., AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle.
• Leverage management tools to identify and act upon optimization opportunities.
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to recommend cost-optimization practices.
• Provide insights and recommendations on cloud usage and cost trends to senior management.
• Lead the FinOps practice within the organization, promoting a culture of cost awareness in cloud.
• Work with internal stakeholders, providing visibility into cloud spend and cost avoidance.
• Engage with cloud service providers to ensure cost-efficient optimization.
• Stay abreast of the latest cloud FinOps tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.
• TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Certification in Cloud FinOps (e.g., FinOps Certified Practitioner) is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a cloud financial management or cloud cost optimization role.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies and pricing models across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about cloud cost management.