FinOps Lead - Hybrid Cloud & On-Prem Infrastructure (Remote)

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

IT Infrastructure & Network Engineering & Operations

Overview

GovCIO is seeking an experienced FinOps Lead with deep expertise in cloud financial management, IT financial operations, cost optimization, forecasting, and hybrid infrastructure cost governance to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information Technology (OIT). In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior OIT partners, finance teams, engineering teams, operations stakeholders, business leaders, and functional consultants to establish and mature a hybrid Financial Operations framework that enables cost transparency, financial accountability, and optimization across cloud and on-premises infrastructure environments.

This role will serve as the financial authority across infrastructure operations, helping VA improve cost visibility, forecasting accuracy, investment planning, and data-driven decision-making in a complex, multi-vendor environment.

This position is fully remote, located in the United States.

Please note: The contract has not been awarded; this position remains unfunded and is contingent upon the award of the contract.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of VA infrastructure operations, funding models, modernization initiatives, financial governance structures, and hybrid cloud/on-prem cost drivers.

• Lead implementation and maturation of an enterprise FinOps framework across cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure.

• Establish governance structures, policies, financial accountability models, and operating practices that support cost transparency and optimization.

• Align FinOps strategy with VA priorities, modernization objectives, portfolio planning needs, and funding models.

• Implement and manage showback and chargeback models, cost allocation processes, resource tagging standards, financial dashboards, and KPI scorecards.

• Ensure full cost transparency across hybrid infrastructure environments and partner with stakeholders to improve financial awareness and accountability.

• Develop unified forecasting models with variance tracking, trend analysis, and executive-level reporting.

• Lead cost optimization initiatives, including rightsizing, workload placement strategies, reserved instance and commitment planning, and on-premises capacity/utilization optimization.

• Deliver predictive insights and optimization recommendations using advanced analytics, benchmarking, and scenario modeling.

• Drive automation of cost control, financial reporting, anomaly detection, real-time cost monitoring, and optimization processes.

• Develop scenario modeling tools to support infrastructure, modernization, investment, and portfolio decision-making.

• Identify and adopt emerging tools, methods, and practices to enhance FinOps maturity and improve financial operations.

• Produce executive-level reporting and decision-support materials, including benchmarking analyses, optimization dashboards, financial governance frameworks, and portfolio review materials.

• Maintain audit-ready financial documentation, reporting processes, and traceable financial governance artifacts.

• Support financial reviews, decision gates, investment prioritization, and portfolio governance activities.

• Lead FinOps adoption across finance, engineering, operations, and business stakeholder groups.

• Develop role-based training materials, enablement programs, adoption metrics, and continuous improvement practices.

• Act as a liaison between technical and financial stakeholders, translating infrastructure decisions into financial impact.

• Present financial insights, technical tradeoffs, optimization strategies, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Document and report on value delivery across FinOps initiatives to demonstrate impact and drive informed decision-making.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may substitute for a degree.

• 12+ years of experience in cloud financial management, FinOps, IT financial operations, infrastructure cost management, or related roles within complex IT environments.

• Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure environments, including cloud and on-premises platforms.

• Strong expertise in cost modeling, financial forecasting, financial analytics, KPI development, budgeting, variance analysis, and optimization strategies.

• Experience implementing financial governance frameworks, cost allocation models, showback/chargeback structures, and financial accountability practices.

• Experience developing dashboards, financial scorecards, executive reporting, and decision-support materials.

• Demonstrated ability to translate technical infrastructure decisions into financial impact, business value, and investment recommendations.

• Strong understanding of infrastructure modernization, resource utilization, workload placement, capacity planning, and cost optimization.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical, financial, and business teams.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, tailored to diverse audiences and stakeholder groups.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience leading or supporting initiatives within the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information Technology (OIT), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and/or Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

• Experience with FinOps Foundation principles, FinOps certification, or enterprise FinOps maturity models.

• Familiarity with federal financial governance models, chargeback structures, funding models, and portfolio governance processes.

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or federal IT programs.

• Knowledge of cloud provider cost management tools, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.

• Experience in enterprise technology design, infrastructure modernization, financial optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Posted Salary Range

USD $200,000.00 - USD $225,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.