Cost Optimization Specialist

Position Summary 

Effectual is seeking an experienced Cost Optimization Specialist to support a civilian government customer. In this role, you will translate cloud financial data into actionable cost-reduction strategies, monitor cloud usage, and optimize resource allocation across a multi-cloud environment. You will work closely with IT and engineering teams to manage cloud expenditures and drive efficiency. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and infrastructure, deep knowledge of cloud service pricing models, and holds an AWS Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Monitor cloud usage, implement cost-saving measures, and optimize cloud resource allocation 

• Translate FinOps Analyst’s findings into actionable strategies to reduce cloud costs 

• Work closely with IT and engineering teams to monitor and manage cloud expenditures 

• Continual evaluation of customer’s end-to-end cloud environment for opportunities to drive efficiencies 

• Design and regularly prepare and present deliverables for the FinOps Office related to cloud cost monitoring and optimization 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (highly desirable); substitution of 6 years of on-the-job experience or at least one Professional Level Certification accepted in lieu of degree 

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (6 years without a Bachelor’s degree) in cloud architecture, infrastructure, and services 

• AWS Cloud Practitioner certification required 

• Expert knowledge of cloud service pricing models, cost optimization strategies, and usage tracking 

• Demonstrated experience implementing cost-saving measures and optimizing cloud resource allocation 

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate required 

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience 

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate preferred 

Company Offered Benefits 

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our employee benefit programs: 

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurances, 

• Short term disability, long term disability and life insurances, 

• 401k with Company match 

• Paid time off (PTO) (120 hours PTO that accrue over one year) 

• Paid time off for major holidays (14 days per year) 

• These and any other employee benefit offerings are subject to management’s discretion and may change at any time.  

Physical Demands and Work Environment  

The work is generally performed in an office environment.  Physical demands include sitting, keyboarding, verbal communication, written communication.  Employees are occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended anytime at the sole discretion of the Employer. Duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Effectual Inc. is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification in its hiring, promoting, or any other job-related opportunity.