Cloud FinOps Solution Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Establish and mature FinOps practices across the Department of State DT organization .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $162,037 - $219,227 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in FinOps practices, cloud cost management, and financial analytics within multi-cloud environments. Proficient in developing financial performance plans, optimizing cloud resources, and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks.

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FinOps Certified Practitioner (FCP)8+ Years Supporting Cloud Financial OperationsExperience with AWS, Azure, GCP Cost ToolsStrong Understanding of ITSM and Financial AnalyticsProficiency with Python/SQL for Data Automation

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalyticsCloud Cost ManagementUnit Economics ModelsVariance AnalysisCost Tagging GovernanceForecastingData IntegrationOptimization DashboardsReporting PackagesScripting Skills

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationCommunication SkillsWorkshop FacilitationTraining and Enablement

Tools & Technologies

CloudHealth (VMware Aria Cost)CloudabilityFlexeraPower BITableauBI DashboardsCMDB/ITSM Integrations

Certifications & Qualifications

FinOps Certified Practitioner (FCP)FinOps Certified Professional (FCP-Pro)AWS Solutions ArchitectAzure Solutions Architect ExpertGoogle Professional Cloud ArchitectITIL Foundation

Industry Keywords

FinOpsCloud Service DeliveryGovernance FrameworksCost TransparencyZero Trust PrinciplesFederal ComplianceNational Capital Region

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformITSMPythonSQLTableauVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and mature FinOps practices across the Department of State DT organization
Define and enforce cloud tagging governance for accurate allocation, invoicing, charging, and accountability
Create unit-economics models to inform product and engineering decisions
Support FinOps for AI, including GPU consumption, model inference spend, and AI infrastructure economics
Build rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and monthly outlooks
Reconcile actuals versus forecasts with variance analysis
Partner with contracts and procurement on marketplace purchases, enterprise agreements, license true-ups, and multi-year commitments
Support program financials, cost transparency, and funding alignment
Lead adoption and tuning of AWS, Azure, GCP, and third-party cloud cost tools
Automate cost, usage, and KPI data pipelines
Integrate data with BI dashboards and CMDB/ITSM for service mapping
Maintain executive scorecards, portfolio/model dashboards, optimization backlogs, communications, and monthly business reviews
Align FinOps data and processes with DT security policies, FedRAMP, and governance requirements
Coordinate with cybersecurity and platform teams on Zero Trust principles, quotas, policies, and budgets
Run cross-functional workshops with application owners, platform engineering, operations, finance, and contracts
Provide enablement materials, playbooks, training sessions, and office hours
Deliver data-driven briefings to DT leadership and communicate savings progress and risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or related technical discipline
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) required
FinOps Certified Professional (FCP-Pro) preferred
One or more cloud architect/admin certifications preferred, including AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect
ITIL Foundation preferred
Technology Business Management Framework awareness/experience preferred; formal certification optional
Hands-on expertise with AWS, Azure, and GCP cost tools, reservations/commitments, usage analytics, and optimization levers
Proficiency with cost tagging/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 or scripting skills, including Python/SQL, for data wrangling and automation
Familiarity with CMDB/ITSM integrations, portfolio/product financials, and contract/procurement workflows
Active Top Secret clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to work hybrid within the National Capital Region
Ability to travel less than 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan options
401(k) plan with company match
Full-flex work weeks where possible
Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
Internal mobility team
Growth and learning opportunities
Award-winning culture of innovation
Military-friendly workplace
Competitive pay