Senior FinOps Analyst

Company SummaryEchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. Department SummaryOur Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesCandidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session. This role is full-time, onsite in the Denver Metro Area. This role serves as the critical financial connective tissue between the engineering roadmap and cloud consumption by integrating directly into project lifecycles to ensure cloud valuation and cost estimation are core components of every new initiative. By enriching current intake workflows with high-fidelity cost data and value modeling, this position enables rapid product development while maintaining a clear understanding of the financial footprint and ROI of architectural choices. The primary focus involves solving the challenge of bridging technical designs with executive-level financial reporting and strategic resource allocation in a fast-paced technology environment.What Success Looks Like (Objectives)Embed directly into existing engineering "front-door" and project approval workflows to establish cloud cost estimation as a standardized requirement for all new features and architectural designsPartner closely with architects and engineering teams to translate technical requirements like IOPS, data transfer, and compute into predictive cost models and high-fidelity financial projectionsDefine, track, and present key financial and operational metrics to senior leadership, measuring the actual value and ROI of deployed AI initiatives against initial project forecastsImplement and scale a value-capture framework across the AI delivery lifecycle, educating stakeholders on templates, roles, and responsibilities from intake to feasibility assessmentProvide strategic financial expertise and recommendations during project vetting, actively identifying cloud cost-avoidance opportunities such as serverless or graviton-based architectures before resources are provisionedDevelop and maintain comprehensive reporting views comparing projected versus actual costs of new initiatives to enhance the financial accuracy of the intake and forecasting processesSkills, Experience and RequirementsCore Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring)Deep expertise in Excel-driven financial modeling, business case development, and valuation methodologies, with the ability to manipulate complex data using SQL and BI toolsDirect professional experience working with AI/ML technologies, including a solid grasp of LLMs, prompt engineering, and the core cost drivers of computational resources and data pipelinesHands-on experience building AI chatbots, using low-code/no-code platforms, or leveraging APIs to build internal productivity tools to drive operational efficiencyA collaborative and organized approach to project management, enabling effective partnership with cross-functional teams and the ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable engineering insightsStrong strategic thinking and process design capabilities, with a focus on rigor, scalability, and establishing clear workflows, templates, and user guides for technical stakeholdersA player-coach mindset with the ability to educate and train business leaders on technology valuation, cloud consumption, and the financial impact of architectural choicesAdditional QualificationsCloud-specific AI certifications such as AWS Certified AI Practitioner, Google Cloud Professional ML Engineer, or Microsoft Azure AI FundamentalsAn MBA, CFA, or equivalent advanced professional credentialExperience working in a fast-paced, technology-focused environment or within the telecommunications industryMinimum RequirementsMinimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related fieldMinimum Experience: 5 years of experience in finance, corporate development, or valuation-focused rolesRequired Technical Skills: AWS, Azure, or GCP billing platforms and cloud architectureExcel and SQL for manipulating large billing datasets and correlating with metadataBuilding financial and valuation models for technical infrastructure or SaaS productsVisa sponsorship not available for this roleSalary RangesCompensation: $83,950.00/Year - $119,900.00/Year BenefitsWe offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. 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