Data Analyst 3

Data Analyst 3Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented team.Location(s): Richmond, VA (Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite per week)Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Data Analyst to support IT FinOps initiatives. 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 VITA 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.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including Power Query and DAX, Excel (advanced), and data visualization best practices.Data modeling and data manipulation skills to maintain datasets from multiple, heterogeneous sources.High familiarity with Azure cost management, Apptio, and cloud billing structures.Understanding of server migration strategies and workload cost modeling.Ability to translate technical data into insights for technical teams and managers.Preferred Qualifications:FinOps certification or training.Experience with Azure Reserved Instances and Just-In-Time (JIT) capacity planning.Knowledge of enterprise architecture and strategic IT planning frameworks.Skills:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field. - Required - 4 YearsAdvanced level of proficiency in Power BI, including Power Query and DAX, Excel (advanced), and data visualization best practices. - Required - 6 YearsSome data modeling and data manipulation skills to maintain data sets from multiple, heterogenous sources - Required - 5 YearsHigh familiarity with Azure cost management, Apptio, and cloud billing structures. - Required - 5 YearsUnderstanding of server migration strategies and workload cost modeling. - Required - 5 YearsAbility to translate technical data into insights for technical teams and managers - Required - 5 YearsAbility to work independently and apply critical thinking to analyze complex financial data and develop actionable recommendations. - Required - 4 YearsProficiency in Power BI, including independently updating data, performing queries, and managing and analyzing datasets with little to no assistance. - Required - 6 YearsAbility to translate complex data into clear, accurate, and actionable information for leadership and decision-making. - Required - 4 YearsWork Arrangement: Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week, as determined by management.Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. Ampcus