Cloud FinOps Advisor
Rapid Cycle Solutions LLC (RCS) is an innovative small business
providing IT and management consulting services to the U.S. Federal
Government and commercial clients. We have unique strengths in complex,
cross-organizational solution analysis, design, development,
implementation, and change management supporting enterprise
requirements. Our team of professionals has deep consulting backgrounds
supporting the unique needs of our clients. Our team members have
proven experience leading strategic initiatives within the civilian
Government agencies.
*Note: Please ensure you meet the Security Clearance obligations
before applying to optimize your consideration for this and other
employment opportunities with RCS.
RCS is seeking a Cloud FinOps Advisor join our dynamic
team supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community's multi-cloud
transformation. In this pivotal role, you will champion cloud financial
management best practices, enabling clients to optimize cloud spend,
enhance transparency, and maximize value. Your expertise will bridge
technical and financial domains, advising stakeholders on strategies for
efficient cloud usage, budgeting, cost allocation, and government
compliance.
This position requires the candidate to meet specific
Security Clearance obligations to work onsite in Herndon, VA.
Relocation assistance is typically not available.
What you will do:
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including finance, procurement, and technical teams.
- Analyze
cloud service provider cost and usage reporting (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
to identify trends, savings opportunities, and anomalies.
- Develop
and present actionable insights on cloud cost optimization, budget
forecasting, resource allocation, and cloud spend efficiency.
- Guide
clients on cloud financial governance structures in compliance with
Federal regulations and government accounting standards.
- Advise
on and implement best practices for tagging, chargeback, and showback
models to allocate costs fairly across business units or projects.
- Educate Government stakeholders in both technical and non-technical roles on key cloud financial concepts and cost drivers.
- Produce
clear documentation and reporting for leadership, including cost
allocation, budget variance, and forecasting dashboards or summaries.
- Partner
with acquisition, vendor management, and provisioning teams to enhance
financial visibility and accountability for cloud usage.
- Track developments in cloud pricing, FinOps tools/practices, and government-wide initiatives to inform continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications/Education:
- Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
- Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, STEM, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Familiarity with cloud computing concepts, architectures, and leading providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).
- Experience analyzing cloud cost and usage reports, billing data, and pricing calculators.
- Excellent communication skills for presenting complex financial and technical information to diverse audiences.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Nice to Have Qualifications:
- COTR or Government Contract Review experience is a huge plus.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cloud financial management (FinOps) practices.
- Experience
supporting U.S. Federal Government or Intelligence Community clients,
particularly in financial, budgetary, or procurement roles.
- Direct
experience with FinOps tools/platforms (e.g., CloudTracker,
CloudHealth, Cloudability, AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management).
- Certifications in FinOps, AWS Cloud Financial Management, or related disciplines.
- Experience implementing or supporting internal chargeback/showback models in a government context.
- Strong problem-solving skills
RCS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all
newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your
rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
All RCS work locations are drug-free workplaces.