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Steampunk, Inc. · 1 month ago

Cloud FinOps Specialist

McLean, VA

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Steampunk, Inc. is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, focusing on innovative solutions for clients in various sectors. They are seeking a detail-oriented Cloud FinOps Specialist to support their FinOps strategy, ensuring cloud spend transparency and cost optimization through collaboration with finance and operational teams.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinate account setup, billing structures, and cost allocations with agency stakeholders, Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), and internal departments

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual cloud budget forecasting and variance analysis

Partner with finance to integrate chargeback data into financial systems or billing processes

Assist with vendor management and contract analysis for cloud services

Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cloud usage and financial impact

Maintain accurate financial records and tracking of cloud expenditures, credits, and funding sources

Reconcile monthly invoices, ensuring costs are properly allocated to grants, cost centers, or internal accounts

Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for financial and billing processes

Monitor cloud spending and usage, and provide regular reporting and analysis

Identify and resolve billing discrepancies or funding allocation issues in coordination with stakeholders

Stay current on policy updates, cost allocation rules, and credit usage guidelines

Support audit requests, internal reviews, and data calls related to cloud financial management

Contribute to continuous process improvement and financial compliance efforts

Qualification

FinOps principlesToolsFinancial analysisCloud billing systemsMicrosoft ExcelScriptingAutomation toolsFederal grant fundingAnalytical skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree

5+ years of experience in financial analysis, billing, cost accounting, or grants management

Understanding of federal grant funding mechanisms and internal funding processes

Experience supporting federal internal funding mechanisms, including preparation or execution of MOUs, IAAs, DCCs, or related funding documentation to establish billing and cost recovery processes

Experience with FinOps principles and tools (e.g., CloudHealth, Cloudability, AWS Cost Explorer)

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools

Familiarity with federal research administration or academic research environments

Knowledge of cloud billing systems (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

Experience with acquisitions and contracts management

Strong attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred

Previous federal government experience

FinOps Certified Practitioner or equivalent certification

Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, SQL, or cloud-native solutions)

Familiarity with ITIL or project management frameworks (e.g., Agile, Scrum)

Experience with financial systems such as Costpoint, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms

Benefits

Employee owned company

Investing in our employees

Rewarding them for outstanding contributions

Company

Steampunk, Inc.

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Steampunk is anchored by a startup culture with a customer-centered delivery approach, we put our Federal government clients in the center of everything we design, develop, and deliver to drive high-quality mission impacts and user experiences at speed.

Founded in 2019

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees