Business Analyst

Role Overview: The Cloud Platform Engineering team at Motorola Solutions is dedicated to developing and operating critical cloud infrastructure to ensure reliability, security, and operational efficiency for public safety customers. As a Business Analyst within this team, you will play a key role in optimizing costs, enhancing efficiency, and driving value from cloud investments. Your responsibilities will include bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and promoting best practices in cloud financial management (FinOps). Key Responsibilities: - Conduct business analysis to gather and document requirements. - Monitor cloud spending, analyze cost drivers, and identify optimization opportunities. - Work closely with cloud engineers and finance teams to create budgets, forecasts, and cost allocation models. - Delve into data analysis to extract insights on cloud usage patterns, trends, and risks. - Present findings to stakeholders through reports and visualizations. - Contribute to process improvement initiatives by evaluating existing processes, implementing automation tools, and staying informed about emerging cloud trends and technologies. - Educate internal teams on cloud cost management practices and FinOps principles. - Act as a subject matter expert in cloud financial management. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field. - Previous experience as a Business Analyst with knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and FinOps principles. - Proficiency in analyzing complex data sets, familiarity with FinOps tools, and excellent communication skills. - Preferred skills include FinOps certification, experience with cost allocation tagging strategies, knowledge of DevOps practices, and proficiency in data visualization tools and advanced Excel skills. (Note: No additional details about the company were mentioned in the provided job description),