Cloud Services Financial Specialist
US-VA-McLean
External
Req #: 6930
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: We are seeking a Financial Specialist who will provide financial management, billing, and reconciliation support for cloud-related accounts and services. This role ensures the accurate setup, allocation, tracking, and reporting of expenditures and credits, while maintaining compliance with federal and organizational policies. The specialist will collaborate with project teams, principal investigators, researchers, and administrators to manage billing, cost allocations, and funding documentation. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills, able to work effectively under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities. They are customer service oriented, responsive, and capable of translating complex financial information into clear guidance. A quick learner with strong troubleshooting abilities and a proactive mindset will thrive in this fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: * Coordinate account setup, billing structures, and cost allocations with agency stakeholders, Cloud Service Provider (CSP) resellers, and internal departments. * Maintain accurate financial records and tracking of cloud expenditures, credits, and funding sources. * Reconcile monthly invoices, ensuring costs are properly allocated to grants, cost centers, or internal accounts. * Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for financial and billing processes. * Monitor cloud spending and usage, and provide regular reporting and analysis. * Identify and resolve billing discrepancies or funding allocation issues in coordination with stakeholders. * Stay current on policy updates, cost allocation rules, and credit usage guidelines. * Support audit requests, internal reviews, and data calls related to cloud financial management. * Contribute to continuous process improvement and financial compliance efforts. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree * 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, billing, cost accounting, or grants management. * Understanding of federal grant funding mechanisms and internal funding processes. * Experience supporting federal internal funding mechanisms, including preparation or execution of MOUs, IAAs, DCCs, or related funding documentation to establish billing and cost recovery processes. * Experience with financial systems such as Costpoint, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. * Experience with Microsoft business analytics tools, such as Power BI * Familiarity with federal research administration or academic research environments. * Knowledge of cloud billing systems (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and federal research cloud programs. * Experience with grants management systems (e.g., eRA Commons). * Experience with acquisitions and contracts management. * Strong attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. * This position requires onsite three (3) days per week in Bethesda, MD.
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