{"id":1128009,"url":"https://alion.io/job/trace3-cloud-finops-consultant","title":"Cloud FinOps Consultant","company":{"id":1703,"name":"Trace3","domain":"trace3.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/trace3","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":79,"open_postings":7,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.857,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":40,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"middle","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":{"min":85000,"max":100000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":100000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"Azure","optional":false},{"name":"FinOps","optional":false},{"name":"GCP","optional":false},{"name":"Google Workspace","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T20:53:31Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T03:06:06Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Who is Trace3?\nTrace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.\nOur culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!\nTrace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco. \nReady to discover the possibilities that live in technology?\nCome Join Us!\nStreet-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times\nWe are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.\nJuice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover \nWe get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.\nTeamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart\nWe are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures - not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.\nJOB SUMMARY:\nThe Cloud FinOps Consultant is a client-facing role responsible for participating in FinOps implementation projects and managing successful ongoing customer engagement. This person will guide customers in optimizing their cloud consumption with both financial and technical expertise. In addition, this cross-functional role encompasses internal duties such as employee training, service enhancement, and improving upon operational excellence.\nSUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:\nThought Leadership and Industry Best Practices\nMaintain FinOps Practitioner certification and a strong understanding of current and future FinOps frameworks and best practices.\nLearn and maintain key knowledge of AWS, Azure, GCP, Microsoft CSP, and Google Workspace service offerings and savings vehicles.\nAlign Trace3 FinOps solutions within these frameworks and best practices, working cross-functionally with engineering, business, and consulting teams.\nService Delivery\nOnboard cloud customers to the appropriate cost management systems and ensure appropriate setup on recurring billing according to contractual specifics.\nField and answer cloud customer questions about their billing and overall account within contractual SLAs.\nExecute FinOps consulting engagements according to specified customer requirements, ensuring on-time delivery of documentation and collateral.\nTransition consulting engagements into appropriate ongoing services to ensure seamless cloud governance.\nFoster strong and lasting relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers in the client’s organization to maximize customer success.\nDesign and build cloud FinOps reporting frameworks that satisfy client business needs aligned to tagging and naming strategies.\nAnalyze client cloud cost and usage data to generate optimization opportunities and measure and report results, both identified and realized.\nPublish regular FinOps activity reports and conduct monthly/quarterly business reviews with clients on results and opportunities.\nLead and present in client-facing scenarios with executive audiences, on-site and virtual.\nProcess Improvement\nResearch, document and implement technical and business enhancements to Trace3’s FinOps service offering and operations with the goal of continually improving customer success.\nAnalyze new cloud provider and third-party tooling options to help in the optimization and automation of internal processes.\nSales Enablement\nContribute to the development of new and innovative FinOps consulting services.\nBuild a community and following around Trace3’s company solutions and brand awareness.\nFormalize internal procedures and collateral for existing and new offerings.\nSupport internal resources and prospects in the pre-sales cycle.\n\nGrowth and Strategy\nContinuously analyze both internal and client-facing processes for opportunities to better scale as the business grows.\nParticipate in tactical and strategic departmental planning to support future growth and team success.\n\nREQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.\nMinimum of three years of experience in cloud billing, sales support, operations, managed services, or finance.\nExperience onboarding clients to cloud billing, cost management, or FinOps tooling.\nExperience leading client facing presentations.\nAbility to design and build FinOps reporting frameworks aligned to business and technical requirements.\nExcellent oral and written communication skills\nAbility to effectively interact with customer business, finance and technical teams\nAbility to efficiently manage and prioritize multiple projects and associated tasks\nCloud FinOps Practitioner certification\nFamiliarity with Microsoft 365 offerings and licensing options\nFamiliarity with Google Workspaces (aka GSuite)\nFamiliarity with cloud concepts for AWS, Azure and/or GCP\nKnowledge and experience with FinOps concepts and strategies\nActual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.\nEstimated Pay Range\n$85,000—$100,000 USD\nThe Perks\nComprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents\n401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability\nCompetitive Compensation\nTraining and development programs\nMajor offices stocked with snacks and beverages\nCollaborative and cool culture\nWork-life balance and generous paid time off\nOur Commitment\nAt the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.\nWe’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\nAny demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.\nIf you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email .\n***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. 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