Cloud Cost and Optimization Analyst

Peraton is seeking a Cloud FinOps & Cost Analyst to support financial governance, cost optimization, and cloud economics across activities supporting the analytics and intelligence mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

 

The Cloud FinOps & Cost Analyst will work closely with cloud engineering, infrastructure operations, program leadership, and financial management teams to analyze cloud consumption, identify cost optimization opportunities, and support financial planning for cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

This position plays a critical role in improving cost transparency, budget forecasting, and operational efficiency across CBP cloud environments.

 

Support will be provided across multiple mission locations:

• Ashburn, VA
• Sterling, VA
• Washington, D.C.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze cloud usage and spending trends across AWS and Azure environments, identifying cost drivers and optimization opportunities.
• Develop and maintain cloud cost dashboards, forecasts, and financial reports for program leadership and engineering teams.
• Identify and recommend cost optimization strategies such as rightsizing, reserved instances/savings plans, scheduling, and storage lifecycle management.
• Support financial analysis for cloud migration initiatives, including cost modeling, forecasting, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) comparisons.
• Monitor budgets, track variances, and investigate cost anomalies or unexpected consumption patterns.
• Maintain resource tagging compliance and cost allocation models to improve financial transparency and accountability.
• Utilize cloud-native and third-party cost management tools to automate reporting, alerts, and optimization insights.
• Collaborate with cloud engineering, DevOps, finance, and program teams to align cloud architecture decisions with financial governance and efficiency goals.

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Required Qualifications

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA. 9 years with a HS diploma/equivalent can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of experience
• Experience analyzing cloud cost and usage data within AWS or Azure environments.
• Understanding of cloud service pricing models, billing structures, and cost drivers.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in:
• Microsoft Excel
• SQL
• Business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Experience with cloud cost management tools or cloud-native billing platforms.
• Ability to communicate financial insights to both technical and business stakeholders.

Clearance Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain required CBP BI suitability
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FinOps practices or FinOps Foundation certification.
• Familiarity with federal cloud environments (AWS GovCloud or Azure Government).
• Experience supporting cloud migration or modernization programs.
• Knowledge of FISMA, FedRAMP, and federal IT governance frameworks.
• Experience implementing tagging strategies, cost allocation models, and governance policies.
• Background working on federal IT infrastructure or cloud programs.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.