Cloud Economist; Hybrid

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** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
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* Location:

** US-AZ-TUCSON-914 ~ 6880 S Tucson Blvd ~ BIKE SHOP 914
** Position Role Type:
** Hybrid
* * U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
** U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
** Security Clearance Type:
** None/Not Required
** Security Clearance Status:
** Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services team:
** About the Role
** We’re seeking a strategic and data-driven Cloud Economist to lead financial optimization across both cloud and on-prem infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who understands the nuances of hybrid environments, excels in cloud cost modeling, and can translate complex usage data into actionable financial insights—especially using Apptio.

You’ll work closely with engineering and finance teams to ensure our cloud and hosting investments deliver maximum business value.
** What You Will Do**
* ** Hybrid Cost Optimization**:
Analyze and optimize spend across public cloud (Azure, AWS) and on-prem environments (VMware, bare metal, etc.).
* ** Apptio Ownership**:
Manage and enhance Apptio configurations, cost models, and reporting to ensure accurate financial visibility across IT services.
* ** Cloud Financial Strategy**:
Develop and maintain cost forecasts, ROI models, and business cases for cloud migrations and infrastructure investments.
* ** Fin Ops Leadership**:
Champion Fin Ops practices across teams, including tagging governance, chargeback models, and usage accountability.
* ** Stakeholder Reporting**:
Build dashboards and executive reports that communicate infrastructure economics clearly and persuasively.
* ** Vendor Analysis**:
Support contract negotiations and renewals with financial modeling and usage insights.
* ** Cross-Functional Collaboration**:
Partner with Dev Ops, infrastructure, and finance teams to align technology decisions with financial goals.
** Qualifications You Must Have
*** Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
* Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud economics, IT finance, or infrastructure cost management.
* Deep expertise in Apptio (Cost Transparency, Cloudability, or similar modules).
* Strong working knowledge of Azure and AWS pricing models, services, and cost optimization strategies.
* Solid understanding of on-prem infrastructure cost structures and allocation methods.
* Proficiency in data analysis tools (SQL, Excel, Power BI, Qlik).
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
** Qualifications We Prefer
*** Fin Ops Certified Practitioner or equivalent experience.
* Experience in hybrid cloud environments or large-scale enterprise IT.
* Familiarity with TBM (Technology Business Management) frameworks.
* Knowledge of automation tools (Python, scripting) for cost reporting and data extraction.
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* What We Offer:

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