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TECHEAD lists this Data Analyst (Hybrid Remote) opportunity in richmond, va, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
1 Year Contract Hybrid Remote (2 -3 days per week remote / work from home)
Compensation: $40-45/hr
Senior Data Analyst
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Data Analyst to join our team. This role is pivotal in analyzing, modeling, and forecasting financial data related to Azure cloud services and on-premises data center workloads. The ideal candidate combines financial acumen with strong data analytics skills to support strategic decision-making and cost optimization initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Analyze and interpret IT financial data across Azure and other environments, including consumption, billing, and chargeback models.
Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to visualize cost trends, server migration impacts, and workload optimization opportunities.
Perform variance analysis on monthly and annual IT spend, identifying anomalies and opportunities for savings.
Manually maintain and enhance datasets from Apptio, Azure Portal, and SharePoint sources to ensure accuracy and completeness. Document processes and procedures for financial reporting and analysis
Collaborate with the technical cloud team, I&O team and finance stakeholders to align cost models with operational realities.
Support Azure migration planning by modeling server cost scenarios and forecasting reserve capacity needs.
Contribute to FinOps strategy development by providing insights on cost drivers and utilization patterns.
Must-Have Requirements:
Bachelor s degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field. | Required | 4 Years
Advanced level of proficiency in Power BI, including Power Query and DAX, Excel (advanced), and data visualization best practices. | Required | 6 Years
Some data modeling and data manipulation skills to maintain data sets from multiple, heterogenous sources | Required | 5 Years High familiarity with Azure cost management, Apptio, and cloud billing structures. | Required | 5 Years
Understanding of server migration strategies and workload cost modeling. | Required | 5 Years
Ability to translate technical data into insights for technical teams and managers | Required | 5 Years
Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking to analyze complex financial data and develop actionable recommendations. | Required | 4 Years |
Proficiency in Power BI, including independently updating data, performing queries, and managing and analyzing datasets with little to no assistance. | Required | 6 Years
Ability to translate complex data into clear, accurate, and actionable information for leadership and decision-making. | Required | 4 Years
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