Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps) Analyst

Overview VTG Defense is seeking a Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps) Analyst to support U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) mission systems across NIPR/SIPR and coalition environments. This role leads cloud cost governance, optimization, and cost‑sharing implementation for multi‑cloud platforms while partnering with AFCENT A6/A8, PMOs, cyber, finance, and the CAOC. The ideal candidate blends FinOps, DoD financial governance, and cloud engineering awareness to deliver audit‑ready, mission‑aligned outcomes. What will you do? • 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 Do you have what it takes? Required Qualifications • 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 Qualifications • 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 Apply tot his job