Data Analyst (Hybrid Remote) (Mechanicsville)

1 Year Contract

Hybrid Remote (2 -3 days per week remote / work from home)

Compensation: $40-45/hr

Senior Data Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Data Analyst to join our team. This role is pivotal in analyzing, modeling, and forecasting financial data related to Azure cloud services and on-premises data center workloads. The ideal candidate combines financial acumen with strong data analytics skills to support strategic decision-making and cost optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret IT financial data across Azure and other environments, including consumption, billing, and chargeback models.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to visualize cost trends, server migration impacts, and workload optimization opportunities.
• Perform variance analysis on monthly and annual IT spend, identifying anomalies and opportunities for savings.
• Manually maintain and enhance datasets from Apptio, Azure Portal, and SharePoint sources to ensure accuracy and completeness. Document processes and procedures for financial reporting and analysis
• Collaborate with the technical cloud team, I&O team and finance stakeholders to align cost models with operational realities.
• Support Azure migration planning by modeling server cost scenarios and forecasting reserve capacity needs.
• Contribute to FinOps strategy development by providing insights on cost drivers and utilization patterns.

Must-Have Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field. | Required | 4 Years
• Advanced level of proficiency in Power BI, including Power Query and DAX, Excel (advanced), and data visualization best practices. | Required | 6 Years
• Some data modeling and data manipulation skills to maintain data sets from multiple, heterogenous sources | Required | 5 Years High familiarity with Azure cost management, Apptio, and cloud billing structures. | Required | 5 Years
• Understanding of server migration strategies and workload cost modeling. | Required | 5 Years
• Ability to translate technical data into insights for technical teams and managers | Required | 5 Years
• Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking to analyze complex financial data and develop actionable recommendations. | Required | 4 Years |
• Proficiency in Power BI, including independently updating data, performing queries, and managing and analyzing datasets with little to no assistance. | Required | 6 Years
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, accurate, and actionable information for leadership and decision-making. | Required | 4 Years