Business Analyst

Job ID
135692
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Washington, DC, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Business Analyst for a contract opportunity with our client in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Overview

This role involves analyzing cloud resource usage, costs, and performance data to develop reports, dashboards, and insights that support cloud resource optimization and cost management. The Business Analyst will collaborate with cloud operations teams to improve visibility and efficiency of cloud infrastructure investments.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, analyze, and report on cloud resource consumption data (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  • Develop regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards to monitor cloud usage, costs, and performance metrics
  • Work with cross-functional teams to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cloud resource efficiency and utilization
  • Design and implement interactive dashboards and visualizations in BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
  • Provide data visualizations that support decision-making related to cloud resources, budgets, and capacity planning
  • Integrate cloud resource data from platforms such as AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, or other cloud APIs into centralized data repositories
  • Develop automation scripts or processes to streamline cloud data collection and reporting
  • Support cloud infrastructure planning, deployment, and scaling efforts through data analysis
  • Stay informed about cloud technologies and best practices to enhance cloud resource optimization
  • Document processes and workflows for cloud resource monitoring, reporting, and optimization

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 2-4 years of experience in cloud resource management, cost optimization, or business intelligence within a cloud environment
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Experience with BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar
  • Proficiency in SQL or cloud-native query languages such as AWS Athena or Google BigQuery
  • Strong understanding of cloud cost management tools including AWS Cost Explorer and Azure Cost Management
  • Experience with cloud resource provisioning and management tools
  • Ability to analyze large data sets and provide actionable insights
  • Excellent communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to perform duties through relevant experience, training, or education

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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