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