Cloud FinOps Specialist - TS/SCI w/Poly

Cloud FinOps Specialist - TS/SCI w/Poly Job ID Number RQ208617 Annapolis Junction, MD, US Category Project/Program Management Employment Type Full Time Business Unit GDIT Responsibilities for this Position Location: USA MD Annapolis Junction Full Part/Time: Full time Job Req: RQ208617 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Process and Operational Efficiency Job Qualifications: Skills: Business Development, Business Needs, Cost Savings Certifications: None Experience: 3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Cloud FinOps Specialist We are seeking a highly motivated FinOps Analyst to join our Financial Operations (FinOps) Team as we transition our Enterprise Desktop Information Technology services into the Microsoft Azure cloud environment. This is a newly created role responsible for overseeing cloud financial management, ensuring cost efficiency, and supporting procurement activities in a dynamic cloud-first organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in cloud financial operations, preferably within Azure environments, and familiarity with Kion or similar cloud financial management tools (e.g., Cloud Health, CloudCheckr, or AWS Cost Explorer). The candidate must be a self-starter with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for driving cost savings and operational improvements. Key Responsibilities: Track, report, and forecast all Azure cloud-related costs across the program. Utilize Kion (or similar FinOps platform) to monitor, analyze, and manage cloud spending. Ensure all Azure virtual devices and resources are properly tagged, categorized, and aligned with financial tracking requirements. Identify and recommend cost savings opportunities and operational efficiencies within the Azure environment. Collaborate with technical teams to optimize resource usage and reduce unnecessary cloud expenditures. Partner with the Procurement Team to support financial purchases related to Azure and enterprise IT services. Assist in obtaining and managing vendor quotes and ensuring timely processing through corporate Supply Chain Management. Develop and deliver regular reports and dashboards to leadership on cloud spend, trends, and optimization strategies. Stay current with cloud financial best practices, emerging FinOps tools, and Azure cost management enhancements. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. Cloud FinOps Specialist must have: Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree Experience: 3+ years of related experience in financial operations, IT cost management, or cloud cost optimization. Technical skills: Experience managing Azure cloud costs and using FinOps platforms (preferably Kion, but other tools acceptable). Solid understanding of Azure pricing models, billing constructs, and tagging strategies. Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with proficiency in Excel and/or cloud reporting dashboards. Experience working with procurement processes and interfacing with supply chain management. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive results independently. Role requirements: FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar certification. Experience in a government or enterprise IT environment. Familiarity with IT asset management or enterprise desktop. Must be willing to support an on-call rotation Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Poly US citizenship required Certification Required: 8570 compliant with a Security + certificate Location: Onsite Annapolis Junction, MD GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #GREENWAY The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA MD Annapolis Junction Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans PI278844139

Salary : $102,000 - $138,000