**Description** We are seeking a highly skilled and certified **Cloud FinOps Analyst** **Cloud Finance Analyst** . The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud financial management practices and principles, with a proven track record of optimizing cloud costs and investments. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: + Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting for cloud spending across multiple platforms (i.e., AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle, IBM) + Leverage management tools to identify and act upon optimization opportunities + Work closely with engineering and operations teams to recommend cost-optimization practices + Provide insights and recommendations on cloud usage and cost trends to senior management + Lead the FinOps practice within the organization, promoting a culture of cost awareness in cloud + Work with internal stakeholders, providing visibility into cloud spend and cost avoidance + Engage with cloud service providers to ensure cost-efficient optimization + Stay abreast of the latest cloud FinOps tools, technologies, and best practices **Qualifications** Required: + **Active TS/SCI with FSP clearance** + Bachelors degree (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree) + Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial management, preferably cloud financial management or a cloud cost optimization role + Strong understanding of cloud technologies and pricing models across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) + Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner + Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functional teams to achieve business objectives + Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about cloud cost management Desired: + Certification in Cloud FinOps (e.g., FinOps Certified Practitioner) SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2405256 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability