RTX · 1 day ago
Cloud Economist (Hybrid)
US-MA-ANDOVER-AR2 ~ 362 Lowell St ~ AR2 PLYMOUTH BLDG
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years expRTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. They are seeking a strategic and data-driven Cloud Economist to lead financial optimization across both cloud and on-prem infrastructure, focusing on maximizing business value from cloud and hosting investments.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyze and optimize spend across public cloud (Azure, AWS) and on-prem environments (VMware, bare metal, etc.)
Manage and enhance Apptio configurations, cost models, and reporting to ensure accurate financial visibility across IT services
Develop and maintain cost forecasts, ROI models, and business cases for cloud migrations and infrastructure investments
Champion FinOps practices across teams, including tagging governance, chargeback models, and usage accountability
Build dashboards and executive reports that communicate infrastructure economics clearly and persuasively
Support contract negotiations and renewals with financial modeling and usage insights
Partner with DevOps, infrastructure, and finance teams to align technology decisions with financial goals
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud economics, IT finance, or infrastructure cost management
Deep expertise in Apptio (Cost Transparency, Cloudability, or similar modules)
Strong working knowledge of Azure and AWS pricing models, services, and cost optimization strategies
Solid understanding of on-prem infrastructure cost structures and allocation methods
Proficiency in data analysis tools (SQL, Excel, Power BI, Qlik)
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred
FinOps Certified Practitioner or equivalent experience
Experience in hybrid cloud environments or large-scale enterprise IT
Familiarity with TBM (Technology Business Management) frameworks
Knowledge of automation tools (Python, scripting) for cost reporting and data extraction
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Retirement and work/life benefits
Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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