# Data Analyst 3 (Short Term)

> TOMORROW HIRE · Mechanicsville, United States (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-04-25

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Information Technology

## Description

**Job Name:** Data Analyst 3

**Work Type:** Hybrid - Mechanicsville, VA 23116

**Employment Type:** 1099 Contract, $33-$53/hr.

**Start Date:** 05/08/2026

**End Date:** 06/30/2026

**Requisition ID:** 799862

**Overview**

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Data Analyst to support financial operations within a high-impact IT environment. This role focuses on analyzing and optimizing cloud and data center costs, supporting strategic decision-making, and enhancing financial transparency across enterprise systems.

**Job Description**

This role is part of the ITD FinOps team and is responsible for analyzing, modeling, and forecasting financial data across Azure cloud services and on-premises environments. The Data Analyst will play a critical role in cost optimization, financial reporting, and strategic planning by delivering actionable insights and maintaining high-quality data models.

**Responsibilities**

**Technical Duties**

-   Analyze and interpret IT financial data across Azure and VITA environments, including consumption, billing, and chargeback models
-   Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to visualize cost trends, migration impacts, and optimization opportunities
-   Perform variance analysis on monthly and annual IT expenditures to identify anomalies and cost-saving opportunities
-   Maintain and enhance datasets from sources such as Apptio, Azure Portal, and SharePoint

**Data & Reporting**

-   Ensure data accuracy and completeness across multiple heterogeneous data sources
-   Document financial reporting processes and analytical methodologies
-   Build and refine data models to support forecasting and financial planning

**Collaboration & Strategy**

-   Partner with cloud engineering, infrastructure & operations, and finance teams to align cost models with operational realities
-   Support Azure migration planning through cost modeling and reserve capacity forecasting
-   Contribute to FinOps strategy by identifying cost drivers and utilization patterns

## Requirements

**Minimum Qualifications**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field (4 years required)
-   5+ years of advanced proficiency in Power BI (including Power Query and DAX), advanced Excel, and data visualization best practices
-   5+ years of experience in data modeling and data manipulation across multiple heterogeneous data sources
-   5+ years of experience with Azure cost management, Apptio, and cloud billing structures
-   5+ years of experience in server migration strategies and workload cost modeling
-   5+ years of experience translating technical data into actionable insights for technical teams and management
-   Candidate must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment (no offshore resources permitted)
-   Must be able to participate in a webcam interview
-   Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future

**Preferred Qualifications**

-   FinOps certification or related training
-   Experience with Azure Reserved Instances and Just-In-Time (JIT) capacity planning
-   Knowledge of enterprise architecture and strategic IT planning frameworks

## Benefits

**Compensation**

-   This is a **1099 Contract role**
-   Hourly Pay Rate: **$33/hr. – $53/hr.**

**Schedule**

-   **Start Date:** 05/08/2026
-   **End Date:** 06/30/2026
-   **Work Arrangement:** Hybrid
-   Standard business hours expected; additional coordination with cross-functional teams may be required

**Work Location**

-   **Address:** 9120 Lockwood Blvd, Virginia, United States
-   Hybrid schedule with a combination of on-site and remote work
-   Candidates must be able to commute to the worksite as required

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