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Cost Optimization Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

FinOps Specialist (REMOTE)

Washington, DC · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform ongoing cloud-cost analysis across one or more cloud service providers, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, to identify spending trends, anomalies, optimization opportunities, and risks. * Develop ...

FinOps Specialist (REMOTE)

Washington, DC · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform ongoing cloud-cost analysis across one or more cloud service providers, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, to identify spending trends, anomalies, optimization opportunities, and risks. * Develop ...

FinOps Specialist (REMOTE)

Washington, DC · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform ongoing cloud-cost analysis across one or more cloud service providers, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, to identify spending trends, anomalies, optimization opportunities, and risks. * Develop ...

Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. KBR is seeking a highly motivated Jr. Cost ...

Jr Cost Analyst

Mclean, VA · On-site

$98K - $146K/yr

Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. KBR is seeking a highly motivated Jr. Cost Analyst ...

The role involves leading the implementation of an Enterprise Data Catalog and ensuring data quality while collaborating on cost optimization initiatives. Responsibilities : • Lead Enterprise Data ...

FinOps Engineer/Analyst

Greenbelt, MD · Hybrid

$160K - $220K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this high-visibility role, you will manage cost optimization for a multi-billion dollar hybrid cloud satellite system that processes petabytes of critical weather and environmental data. Serving ...

FinOps Engineer/Analyst

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$160K - $220K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this high-visibility role, you will manage cost optimization for a multi-billion dollar hybrid cloud satellite system that processes petabytes of critical weather and environmental data. Serving ...

Mid Level Cost Analyst

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$135K - $203K/yr

Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. KBR is seeking a highly motivated Mid-Level Cost ...

FinOps Engineer/Analyst

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$160K - $220K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this high-visibility role, you will manage cost optimization for a multi-billion dollar hybrid cloud satellite system that processes petabytes of critical weather and environmental data. Serving ...

Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national ... Develop cost estimating relationships through the application of advanced statistical analysis ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in cost optimization?

To thrive in Cost Optimization, you need strong analytical skills, business acumen, and a background in finance, operations, or supply chain management. Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, ERP systems, and certifications like Six Sigma or Lean Management are often valuable. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help professionals stand out in this role. These skills are crucial for identifying savings opportunities, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing sustainable cost-saving initiatives.

What does a cost optimization professional do?

A Cost Optimization professional typically spends their day analyzing spending patterns, evaluating operational processes, and identifying areas for efficiency improvement across departments. They collaborate closely with teams in finance, procurement, and operations to implement cost-saving strategies and monitor progress. The role often includes preparing reports, presenting findings to management, and ensuring cost reduction initiatives align with company goals. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization's financial performance while working in a collaborative, results-driven environment.

What is a cost optimization?

A Cost Optimization job focuses on analyzing and improving a company's spending to maximize efficiency and reduce waste. Professionals in this role assess business operations, procurement, and financial strategies to identify cost-saving opportunities. They work closely with various departments to implement best practices, streamline processes, and negotiate better terms with suppliers. The goal is to ensure that resources are allocated effectively while maintaining quality and performance.

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Systems Engineer SME (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI, Inc.

Herndon, VA • On-site

$79.03 - $131.98/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.
At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a SME Systems Engineer, a typical day will include the following duties/skills:
Required Skills
  • AWS Infrastructure: Deep expertise in AWS cloud environments, including architectural best practices, cost optimization, and high availability.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proven experience designing and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform as the primary tool for provisioning and configuration.
  • CI/CD & Automation: Demonstrated experience building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate the deployment of web applications (e.g., Tomcat, containerized services).
  • Development Workflows: Experience managing source control and development workflows within GitHub, ensuring code quality and efficient integration processes.
  • Agile Methodology: Experience working within agile development environments, participating in sprints, and collaborating closely with cross-functional software teams.
  • Linux/Unix Expertise: Strong background in managing, hardening, and optimizing RHEL/Rocky Linux systems.
  • Scripting & Programming: Proficiency in Python or Bash for automation and tool development.
  • Security & Compliance: Experience securing platform components, including secret management, PKI/encryption, and maintaining documented artifacts for security certification.
  • System Documentation: Proficient in maintaining architecture diagrams, runbooks, and internal developer documentation to facilitate ease of use.

Desired Skills
  • Internal Processes: Familiarity with the customer's internal technology stack and established change management processes.
  • Database Management: Strong knowledge of managed database services (RDS, Postgres, MySQL) and their integration into platform architectures.
  • Search & Analytics: Experience implementing and managing Elasticsearch for logging, search, and data analysis.
  • DevOps Culture: Experience advocating for and implementing DevOps practices, including "shift left" security, automated testing, and developer self-service tooling.
  • Cloud Optimization: Demonstrated ability to perform performance analysis and cost-optimization for distributed cloud-native systems.

A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
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