Cloud Cost Analyst

3 days ago

Silver Spring, United States ASRC Federal Holding Company Full time
Job Description

Data Networks, Inc (DNC), a subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is currently recruiting for a Cloud Cost Analyst to work alongside the federal Project Manager to support a federal government agency located in Silver Spring, MD.

The position will provide advice and guidance in NESDIS development of FinOps policies and governance to align Federal budget processes to FinOps Framework. It includes understanding Cloud Usage and Costs,Performance tracking and benchmarking,Real-time decision making, andOrganizational alignment.

The duties for this role may include, but are not limited to:

  • Policy Development: Establish and enforce cloud cost management policies, guidance, and best practices across the organization.
  • Budget Management: Work closely with project teams to establish and manage cloud budgets, implement effective cost management and optimization strategies.
  • Continuous monitoring: Implement monitoring mechanisms to track cloud costs in real time and proactively address anomalies and deviations from spend plans.
  • Cost Analysis: Analyze cloud usage and cost trends, identify cost drivers, and provide actionable recommendations for cost optimization.
  • Forecasting: Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast future cloud usage and costs, providing insights in budget planning and resource allocation.
  • Reporting: Generate regular reports and dashboards to communicate cost-related insights, trends, and recommendations to management and relevant stakeholders.
  • Stay updated: Keep abreast of industry trends, new cloud services, and pricing models to ensure the organization remains cost effective and competitive.
Requirements

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field plus 10 years' experience.
Essential Skills:
  • Strong understanding of cloud pricing, cost structures, and billing models.
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
  • Experience with cloud cost management tools.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Powerpoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Experience:
  • Demonstrated ability to be a trusted advocate for the customer.
  • Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for Government
  • Certification in Cloud FinOps is a plus
  • Familiarity with NOAA Cloud processes and organizational structures a plus.
  • Existing knowledge of NESDIS satellite portfolio a plus.


Client Overview:

The successful candidate will join an existing team of civil servants and contractors at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS). NOAA/NESDIS provides secure and timely access to global environmental data and information from satellites and other sources to promote and protect the Nation's security, environment, economy, and quality of life.

NESDIS Headquarters provides programmatic, technical, and budgetary oversight of major satellite programs, as well as satellite ground development, operations, and science. Its executive team is responsible for balancing the needs of a diverse set of programs, while making efficient use of taxpayer dollars, and meeting the observational needs of its main customer, the National Weather Service. NESDIS HQ also provides coordination and support to the NESDIS financial management centers (FMCs), line offices, data centers, and missions, which include major satellite programs like the Geostationary Operational Environmental SatelliteSeries R (GOES-R), and the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) program, the Office of Systems Architecture and Advanced Planning (OSAAP), the Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR), the Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO), the Office of Projects, Planning and Analysis (OPPA), and the Office of Satellite Ground Services (OSGS), among others.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

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