Technical Cost Analyst, IT Cost Transparency & Optimization

Overview

This remote role (within approved locations) supports the IT Cost Transparency team as a Technical Cost Analyst focused on IT Cost Transparency & Optimization. The position analyzes infrastructure consumption, technology assets, financial data, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for cost optimization, rationalization, and improved technology investment decisions.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure Cost Analysis

• Analyze infrastructure environments, including storage, compute, network, cloud, backup, and platform services, to identify cost reduction and optimization opportunities.
• Evaluate technology consumption, utilization, capacity, and growth trends using operational and financial datasets.
• Develop insights related to asset utilization, underused resources, redundant technologies, and consolidation opportunities.
• Support infrastructure demand forecasting and cost modeling activities.

Data Analysis & Cost Transparency

• Consolidate and analyze data from multiple sources, including:
  • CMDB platforms
  • Infrastructure monitoring tools
  • Cloud and platform usage reports
  • Purchase orders
  • Vendor contracts
  • Invoice data
  • Asset inventories
  • Financial systems
  • Architecture and engineering documentation
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and trend analysis to ensure accuracy and consistency across sources.
• Create dashboards, reports, and analytical models to support technology cost transparency initiatives.

Business Case Development

• Develop financial and technical business cases supporting infrastructure optimization initiatives.
• Build hypotheses related to cost reduction, consumption efficiency, technology modernization, and rationalization opportunities.
• Quantify potential savings, cost avoidance, investment requirements, and operational impacts.
• Translate complex data findings into clear, concise communications for diverse audiences.
• Partner with infrastructure engineers, architects, service owners, procurement teams, and finance partners to understand technology environments and validate assumptions.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost management processes, reporting capabilities, and data quality.
• Contribute to automation and standardization of reporting, analytics, and business case development processes.

Additional Role Duties (Data/Insights & Communications)

• Own, maintain, and collect responsibility for data assets in the functional production support process.
• Collect, clean, and analyze data from multiple sources using tools such as SQL, Excel, Python, or Tableau.
• Identify patterns, trends, and correlations to support descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
• Assist with the creation of branding, communication, and training materials.
• Help translate complex data findings into clear, concise communications for diverse audiences.
• Develop and maintain digital asset libraries for easy retrieval and reuse.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Business Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • IT infrastructure, Technology Operations
  • FinOps
  • IT asset management
  • Technology financial management
  • IT analytics
  • Technology consulting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large datasets.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical information into business-focused recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with infrastructure technologies such as:
  • Storage platforms
  • Virtualization environments
  • Servers and compute platforms
  • Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Network infrastructure
  • Backup and recovery technologies
• Demonstrated familiarity with AI concepts and how they are applied in an organization, such as:
  • Programming (Python mainly)
  • Machine Learning Basics (supervised & unsupervised learning; regression, classification, clustering)
  • Model evaluation (accuracy, precision, recall, etc.)
  • Data handling & preprocessing (data cleaning, transformation, feature engineering; working with structured + unstructured data)
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Snowflake, ServiceNow, or similar reporting and analytics platforms.
• Understanding of IT financial management, chargeback/showback, TBM, FinOps, or cost allocation methodologies (nice to have).
• Exposure to vendor management, contract analysis, software licensing, or procurement processes (nice to have).
• Knowledge of CMDB structures and IT asset management practices.
• Experience building financial models or business cases.

Technical Skills (Required/Expected)

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (SQL, Excel, Python, Tableau), statistical methods, and visualization software.
• Familiarity with AI concepts and application in an organization (as outlined above).
• Experience with Python (primarily), including NumPy, Pandas, SciPy; clean code, debugging, and version control (Git).

Compensation & Benefits

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Pay range: $73,400 - $100,100 per year
• This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) retirement savings plan; time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave); short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; and other opportunities.

Location

Remote in approved locations:

• Louisville, KY (Preferred)
• Other approved locations: Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Tampa, FL; Washington, DC

Work Authorization

You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Work at Home Requirements

• Self-provided internet service must meet minimum criteria: at minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps.
• Wireless, wired cable, or DSL connection is suggested.
• A dedicated space without ongoing interruptions is required to protect member PHI/HIPAA information.
• If needed, the employer may require an internet upgrade.

Travel

Occasional travel to offices for training or meetings may be required, even though the position is remote.