Financial Operations (FinOps) Analyst - Contingent

Financial Operations (FinOps) Analyst

Rapid Cycle Solutions LLC (RCS) is an innovative small business providing IT and management consulting services to the U.S. Federal Government and commercial clients. We have unique strengths in complex, cross-organizational solution analysis, design, development, implementation, and change management supporting enterprise requirements. Our team of professionals has deep consulting backgrounds supporting the unique needs of our clients. Our team members have proven experience leading strategic initiatives within the civilian Government agencies.

*Note: This position is pending award and selection therefore is contingent in nature. This effort is estimated to be awarded mid-August with start dates ranging from mid-September to early October.

RCS is seeking a Financial Operations (FinOps) Analyst to provide hands-on, day-to-day support for finance-related program activities. This role focuses on invoice reconciliation, fund tracking, usage-based chargeback administration, financial document processing, and direct coordination with contracting and acquisition teams.

The ideal candidate possesses strong experience with financial administration in a federal or cloud environment, attention to detail in billing and documentation, and a collaborative mindset for delivering financial transparency and compliance.

This position requires the candidate to meet specific Security Clearance obligations (Public Trust) to work onsite in Washington, DC. Relocation assistance is not available.

What you will do:

The FinOps Analyst will provide administrative and operational finance support, including but not limited to:

• Invoice and Chargeback Administration:
• Reconcile vendor and internal invoices for all cloud products and services, resolving discrepancies and ensuring all billed charges align with recorded usage.
• Track and allocate cloud costs to customer organizations or project codes using established chargeback methodologies; maintain supporting documentation for audits.
• Prepare and maintain cost recovery worksheets and reconcile discrepancies between invoice amounts, service consumption data, and customer records.
• Fund Validation and Tracking:
• Monitor contract ceilings, available funding balances, and commitments to ensure new actions do not exceed available resources.
• Validate receipt and application of collected funds, track fund transfers, and prepare fund status reports for program and customer leadership.
• Support budget monitoring and assist with periodic forecasting of financial needs using provided tools and reports.
• Procurement Documentation and Contract Support:
• Assist in the preparation and tracking of purchasing documentation, including requisitions, technical instructions, delivery/task orders, and funding modifications.
• Coordinate with acquisition and contract support staff to gather required documentation, clarify requirements, and assist with workflow tracking through approval and obligation.
• Maintain auditable records of all financial and contractual documents in accordance with federal policy.
• Administrative Coordination and Reporting:
• Prepare and update recurring financial and performance reports to support status briefings and compliance reviews.
• Participate in team meetings, customer briefings, and special projects as needed; provide timely updates on outstanding actions, financial issues, and required documentation.
• Identify and escalate any billing or funding issues to management, ensuring prompt resolution and continuous improvement of financial processes.

Required Qualifications/Education:

• Clearance: Active Public Trust Tier4 security clearance or the ability to obtain, particularly within the Department of the Treasury. Treasury badge strongly preferred.
• Education:
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• (Masters degree preferred but not required.)
• Experience:
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in financial operations, invoice processing, fund tracking, or contract support preferably in a federal, IT, or cloud services context.
• Demonstrated ability to manage administrative finance processes, reconcile financial records, and maintain compliance within