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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud FinOps Solution Architect - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $162,037.0 - $219,227.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management Databases, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Python (Programming Language), Recommender Systems, Power BI, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), AI Infrastructure, Data Processing, Scripting, Google Cloud, ServiceNow IT Service Management, Flexera, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Pipelines, Custom Reports, Vmware - **Published:** October 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3479358310&tx=VT5954TYZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role Cloud Economics,Cloud Financial Operations,Cost Management,Cost Monitoring,Technology Business Management Certifications: ITIL 4 Foundation | PeopleCert - PeopleCert, Google Professional Cloud Architect | Google - Google, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate | Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Amazon Web Services (AWS), FinOps Certified Professional (FCP) | FinOps Foundation - FinOps Foundation, ITIL Foundation (Version 5) | PeopleCert - PeopleCert, FinOps Certified Practitioner (FCP) | FinOps Foundation - FinOps Foundation, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) | Microsoft - Microsoft, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional | Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Amazon Web Services (AWS) Experience: 8 + years of related experience, * Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or related technical discipline (Master's preferred).. * Experience: 8+ years relevant experience supporting in cloud, platform, or financial operations with 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 * Certification: FinOps Certified Practitioner (FCP) (required) or FinOps Certified Professional (FCP-Pro) (preferred, if available via FinOps Foundation track), and one or more cloud architect/admin certifications (preferred) (AWS Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect), and ITIL Foundation (preferred for service management alignment) * Technical skills: Technology Business Management Framework (TBM) awareness/experience (preferred; formal certification optional), Hands-on expertise with AWS/Azure/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; Power BI/Tableau or similar for reporting. Strong Excel/Sheets or scripting (Python/SQL) for data wrangling and automation. Familiarity with CMDB/ITSM integrations (e.g., service mapping to cost), portfolio/product financials, and contract/procurement workflows. * Security clearance level: Active Top Secret level clearance * Location : Hybrid within the National Capital Region with periodic travel to customer and data center sites. * Timeline : This is a contingent position expected to start in Spring 2027. ## Description GDIT is seeking a Cloud FinOps Solution Architect for the Federal Civilian Division to join our team. In this role, you will support a large-scale, global Cloud and Data Center Services program for the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). You will lead the strategy, governance, and operations of cloud financial management (FinOps) across AWS, Azure, GCP, and local environments, driving cost optimization, forecasting accuracy, invoicing and charging, and unit-economics transparency. Responsibilities include consumption analysis, tagging governance, savings commitments (Savings Plans/reservations/commitments), anomaly detection, budget management, tooling, and executive reporting, and proactive healing. HOW A CLOUD FINOPS LEAD WILL MAKE AN IMPACT FinOps Strategy & Governance: * Establish and mature FinOps practices across DT, including policies, standards, and operating rhythms (cadence, KPIs, playbooks, RACI). * In collaboration with other program resources, define and enforce cloud tagging governance (cost centers, applications, environments, owners) to enable accurate allocation, invoicing and charging, and accountability. * Create unit-economics models (e.g., cost per user/transaction/app) to inform product and engineering decisions. * Have a growing awareness of emerging FinOps for AI practices, including cost governance for GPU consumption, model inference spend, and AI infrastructure economics, to support engagements as they arise Forecasting, Budgeting & Financial Controls: * Build rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and monthly outlooks; reconcile actuals vs. forecast with variance analysis. * Partner with contracts/procurement on cloud marketplace buys, enterprise agreements, license true-ups, and multi-year commitments. * Support program financials (e.g., EVM where applicable), cost transparency to stakeholders, and funding alignment to mission priorities. Tools, Automation & Observability: * Lead adoption and tuning of cloud cost tools such as AWS Cost Explorer/Budgets/Compute Optimizer, Azure Cost Management/Advisor/Reservations, GCP Billing/Recommender/Commitments, and third-party platforms (e.g., VMware Aria Cost (CloudHealth), Apptio Cloudability, Flexera, or equivalent). * Automate data pipelines for cost, usage, and KPIs; integrate with BI dashboards and CMDB/ITSM for service mapping. * Maintain standard reporting: executive scorecards, portfolio/model dashboards, optimization backlogs, proactive communication and healing, and monthly business reviews. Security, Compliance & Risk Considerations: * Align FinOps data and processes with DT security policies, FedRAMP, and governance requirements; ensure least-privilege access to billing and finance systems. * Coordinate with cybersecurity and platform teams to balance Zero Trust (ZT) principles, operational needs, and financial guardrails (quotas, policies, budgets). Stakeholder Engagement & Enablement: * Run cross-functional workshops with application owners, platform engineering, operations, finance, and contracts to embed cost-aware design. * Provide enablement materials, playbooks, training sessions, and office hours to improve budgeting discipline and optimization adoption. * Deliver concise, data-driven briefings to DT leadership; maintain transparent communications on savings progress and risks.