Job Description
Ampcus 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.
Job Title: Data Analyst 3
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:
| Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience | Expertise Rating | Move | |
| Bachelors 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 |
Work 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Richmond, VA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | http://www.ampcus.com |
About Company
Ampcus Inc is a global technology and business consulting firm specializing in Digital Transforrmation, Big Data, Analytics, Cyber Security, Testing, IV&V, Infrastructure Management and Enterprise Solutions. Ampcus Inc is an SBA 8(a) certified Women and Minority Owned global Provider of broad range of consulting Services. From strategy to execution, our disciplined yet flexible approach starts and ends with our clients. By listening hard and working harder, their goals become our goals. We are an ISO 9000, ISO 20000, ISO 27000 and CMMi Level certified company.
Ampcus consultants have significant business, engineering and technology experience. Our consultants have over 20 years of business experience and an average of over 10 years of engineering and technology experience. This means that the project teams understand how systems work and how the technology impacts the business processes of organizations.
We believe that success of an engagement is determined by strong project management, clear communication and mutual commitment working collaboratively. Our methodology begins by listening to the customer needs, then working with their teams to gain a clear understanding of the requirements, while providing a knowledge transfer of best practices for the organization. As a recognized leader providing customized software services, management and engineering solutions to companies around the world, our ability to deliver is a "granted" that makes companies put their trust in us to answer their day-to-day business challenges and put them on a path for greater success. We are the choice for our clients because we look at our clients business from a growth perspective.
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Specialties: Digital Transformation, Big Data and Analytics, Infrastructure Management Services, Testing and IV&V, Cyber Security, Active Directory and E-mail Infrastructure, Project Management, Training, and ERP, CRM. EAI, BI
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