FinOps Lead

We are seeking a Financial Operations (FinOps) Lead to manage cloud financial governance, cloud credit procurement alignment, chargeback/showback, cost optimization, anomaly detection, forecasting, and compliance across the VA Enterprise Cloud Brokerage Service. This role ensures alignment with Veteran Affairs (VA) fiscal policy and FinOps best practices while supporting a largescale federal cloud environment. PLEASE NOTE: This position is primarily remote, however, the employee MUST live within 60 miles from either the Washington, DC or Falls Church, Virginia office. This position will be required to travel to Veteran Affairs facilities nationwide 4x/year. This position is contingent upon contract award, expected to start in November 2026. Driving cloud financial governance and chargeback/show back models Leading reconciliation, variance analysis, and forecasting Managing optimization strategies including RI/SP modeling Overseeing anomaly detection and consumption trend analysis Supporting procurement strategies for credits and financial commitments Developing executive level dashboards and optimization reports WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Citizenship: US Citizen or Green Card Holder Clearance: Ability to obtain a Public Trust Certifications (MUST have ONE of each): FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) Cloud cost management certification from at least one CSP-specific cloud financial: AWS Cloud Financial Management, Azure etc. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, IT, or related field Experience: Minimum 7+ years of IT financial management Minimum 4+ years in cloud FinOps Technical Skills: Experience with federal finance, budgeting, and oversight Experience managing $30M+ annual cloud spend within financial operations. Strong dashboarding and data visualization experience Proficiency with financial analysis tools Skills & Abilities: Highly analytical and detail‑oriented Strong modeling and forecasting abilities Effective communicator with technical and business teams Location: Primarily remote, however, the employee MUST live within 60 miles from either the Washington, DC or Falls Church, Virginia office. Relocation will NOT be provided. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with VA GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues that share your desire to drive operations forward. #GDITFedHealthJobs #J-18808-Ljbffr General Dynamics - IT