Financial Operations Specialist

At Barbaricum, a Financial Operations Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the Program Executive Office Soldier. This position involves consulting with stakeholders to understand their objectives for cloud utilization, creating business strategies that leverage cloud services, and analyzing costs to ensure budgetary efficiency. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to impact how government agencies manage their IT expenses effectively.

To apply for the Financial Operations Specialist role at Barbaricum, candidates need an active DoD Secret Clearance and a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Additionally, in-depth knowledge of business models across various Cloud Service Providers is essential, as this expertise will help you develop effective cloud strategies and analyze costs effectively.

Barbaricum fosters a vibrant corporate culture emphasizing collaboration and innovation. As part of our team, you'll engage with experts from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, allowing you to tackle some of the most complex challenges in the national security sector. Your input will be valued, and you'll be encouraged to think creatively to enhance our cloud operations.

At Barbaricum, we prioritize employee development by encouraging continuous learning and providing opportunities for training and skill enhancement. We collaborate with academic institutions and industry partners to ensure our teams have access to the latest knowledge and technologies, helping you grow not just as a Financial Operations Specialist but as a professional in the broader field of IT and cloud services.

As a Financial Operations Specialist at Barbaricum, you will develop strategies that focus on cloud solutions tailored to meet customer goals. This includes analyzing cloud costs, creating budgets based on usage forecasts, and suggesting cost-saving measures. Your work will directly influence the financial viability of cloud projects and ensure they meet the user's needs.

While Barbaricum values flexibility, the Financial Operations Specialist position is based in Fort Belvoir, VA, and involves significant collaboration with various teams and stakeholders. Therefore, candidates should be prepared to work primarily on-site, although there might be opportunities for flexible arrangements depending on project requirements and company policies.

In this role, you will focus on a broad range of cloud services that support the engineering, building, testing, and deployment of innovative solutions within the government sector. Your expertise will help optimize these services for cost efficiency and align them with the financial goals and operational needs of various teams.

When answering this question, focus on your previous roles where you analyzed cloud expenses, highlighted specific tools or methods you utilized, and provided examples of how your analysis led to cost-saving decisions.

Give a specific example that illustrates your analytical skills. Explain the situation, the actions you took to identify the cost-saving opportunity, and the successful outcome that benefitted the organization.

Demonstrate your strategic thinking by outlining the steps you would take to consult with stakeholders, determine objectives, and create a tailored cloud strategy that ensures effective resource utilization while aligning with budget constraints.

Discuss specific challenges like budget overruns or resource optimization. Emphasize your problem-solving skills by detailing the strategies you implemented to resolve these challenges successfully.

Share the resources, forums, or communities you engage with to stay informed about advancements in cloud technology. Mention any relevant certifications or training programs you've pursued to enhance your knowledge.

Provide examples of successful collaboration with IT, finance, and operations teams. Highlight how you communicated effectively, negotiated budget concerns, and aligned cloud strategies with their diverse objectives.

Discuss any specific cloud management tools or software you have used in previous roles. Explain how these tools help you track resource usage and implement cost-saving measurements.

Describe your approach to collaborating with stakeholders, focusing on how you identify their needs and objectives, communicate effectively, and build strong professional relationships.

Talk about the methodologies you apply to predict cloud costs, including historical data analysis, usage trends, and how you incorporate feedback from various departments to improve accuracy.

Highlight a specific achievement that quantifies your impact, such as reducing costs by a certain percentage or implementing a successful cloud strategy that resulted in significant savings, demonstrating the value you bring to the Financial Operations Specialist role.