VDOT Data Analyst 3

VDOT Data Analyst 3 TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract position – VDOT Data Analyst 3 / Mechanisville VA. If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years! Title: VDOT Data Analyst 3 Location: Mechanisville, VA Compensation: $40 – $45 /per Hour Work Type: Contract Work Location: Hybrid 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 TECHEAD's mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less. TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TECHEAD