Cloud Financial Operations; FinOps Analyst

Overview

VTG Defense is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect 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 multicloud platforms while partnering with AFCENT A6/A8, PMOs, cyber, finance, and the CAOC. The ideal candidate blends Fin Ops, DoD financial governance, and cloud engineering awareness to deliver auditready, missionaligned outcomes.

• Optimize and govern cloud spending across Azure Government in IL2-IL6 and coalition environments
• Implement tagging strategy and TBM framework to enable missionlevel cost transparency
• Build forecasts, POM inputs, and execution dashboards with variance analysis for AFCENT leadership
• Align cloud financial practices with PPBE, DoD FMR (7000.14R), and colorofmoney rules requirements
• Support CI/CD pipelines (Git Lab) and Kubernetesbased platforms in secure, multitenant 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

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 colorofmoney constraints
• Hands-on experience with AWS Gov Cloud 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 nontechnical audiences

• Fin Ops 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 Dev Sec Ops  pipelines
• Scripting (Python/Power Shell) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/ARM/Cloud Formation)
• Experience supporting software acquisition pathways and cloud contracting mechanisms