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VT Group (VTG) · 22 hours ago

Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps) Analyst

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

VTG Defense is seeking a Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps) Analyst to support U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) mission systems. This role leads cloud cost governance and optimization, partnering with various teams to ensure mission-aligned outcomes.

Information TechnologyMilitarySecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Must be able to travel to Shaw AFB for 1 week a month

Optimize and govern cloud spending across Azure Government in IL2–IL6 and coalition environments

Implement tagging strategy and TBM framework to enable mission‑level cost transparency

Build forecasts, POM inputs, and execution dashboards with variance analysis for AFCENT leadership

Align cloud financial practices with PPBE, DoD FMR (7000.14‑R), and color‑of‑money rules requirements

Support CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) and Kubernetes‑based platforms in secure, multi‑tenant environments

Contribute to cloud‑native architectures, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), IaC, and compliance‑driven reference patterns (RMF, ATO)

Coordinate with engineering, cyber, contracting, finance, and coalition partners to ensure cost decisions support mission and security timelines

Brief senior leaders; translate technical cloud billing into operational and mission impacts

Qualification

Cloud Financial OperationsDoD financial governanceAWS GovCloudAzure GovernmentCompTIA Security+ExcelPower BIInfrastructure-as-CodeScriptingCloud contracting mechanismsCommunication

Required

CompTIA Security+ certification (or higher)

Experience in DoD or Air Force environments, preferably MAJCOM/COCOM or CAOC operations

Knowledge of PPBE, DoD FMR, WBS, and color‑of‑money constraints

Hands‑on experience with AWS GovCloud and/or Azure Government cloud cost management

Proficiency with Excel and Power BI for financial analysis and reporting

Familiarity with ATO‑governed systems, POA&Ms, and IL2–IL6 environments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences

Preferred

FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) or Advanced Practitioner

Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

Experience with Cloud One / Platform One, Iron Bank, or DevSecOps pipelines

Scripting (Python/PowerShell) and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform/ARM/CloudFormation)

Experience supporting software acquisition pathways and cloud contracting mechanisms

Company

VT Group (VTG)

VTG delivers force modernization and digital transformation solutions that expand America’s competitive advantage in the modern battlespace.

Founded in 1866

Arlington, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://vtgdefense.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$20M

2022-01-10Grant· $20M

2012-07-01Acquired

Leadership Team

John Hassoun

Chief Executive Officer and President

Liz Alston

Chief Human Resources Officer

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