About this role
About the Role Randstad is seeking a highly responsive, technically proficient Cloud FinOps Analyst for a premier client in the Washington, DC area. This hands-on role requires real-time agility and deep technical acumen to drive financial accountability across a multi-cloud estate (primarily AWS and Azure). What You'll Do
- Collaborate with engineering teams to monitor, forecast, and optimize cloud spend across AWS and Azure.
- Establish and maintain FinOps practices, providing real-time cost visibility and accountability.
- Identify waste, optimize reserved instances, autoscaling, and cost-allocations; implement cost-control measures.
- Build dashboards and reports to communicate financial performance to stakeholders.
- Partner with procurement, security, and product teams to align budgets with business priorities. What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in cloud financial operations (FinOps) and cost optimization.
- Strong technical background with ability to talk with engineering teams and translate technical data into actionable insights.
- Experience with AWS and Azure cost management tools and billing data.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with cloud cost models, tagging, and cost allocation methods. Nice to Have
- Experience optimizing costs across multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure). Compensation & Benefits
- Contract role with hourly rate $75-$85.