TECHEAD is hiring: Data Analyst (Hybrid Remote) (Richmond) in Richmond

October 16, 2026

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1 Year Contract
Hybrid Remote (2 -3 days per week remote / work from home)
Compensation: $40-45/hr
Senior Data Analyst
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Data Analyst to join our team.
This role is pivotal in analyzing, modeling, and forecasting financial data related to Azure cloud services and on-premises data center workloads.
The ideal candidate combines financial acumen with strong data analytics skills to support strategic decision-making and cost optimization initiatives.
Responsibilities:
* Analyze and interpret IT financial data across Azure and other environments, including consumption, billing, and chargeback models.
* Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to visualize cost trends, server migration impacts, and workload optimization opportunities.
* Perform variance analysis on monthly and annual IT spend, identifying anomalies and opportunities for savings.
* Manually maintain and enhance datasets from Apptio, Azure Portal, and SharePoint sources to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Document processes and procedures for financial reporting and analysis
* Collaborate with the technical cloud team, I&O team and finance stakeholders to align cost models with operational realities.
* Support Azure migration planning by modeling server cost scenarios and forecasting reserve capacity needs.
* Contribute to FinOps strategy development by providing insights on cost drivers and utilization patterns.
Must-Have Requirements:
* Bachelor s degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field. | Required | 4 Years
* Advanced level of proficiency in Power BI, including Power Query and DAX, Excel (advanced), and data visualization best practices. | Required | 6 Years
* Some data modeling and data manipulation skills to maintain data sets from multiple, heterogenous sources | Required | 5 Years High familiarity with Azure cost management, Apptio, and cloud billing structures. | Required | 5 Years
* Understanding of server migration strategies and workload cost modeling. | Required | 5 Years
* Ability to translate technical data into insights for technical teams and managers | Required | 5 Years
* Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking to analyze complex financial data and develop actionable recommendations. | Required | 4 Years |
* Proficiency in Power BI, including independently updating data, performing queries, and managing and analyzing datasets with little to no assistance. | Required | 6 Years
* Ability to translate complex data into clear, accurate, and actionable information for leadership and decision-making. | Required | 4 Years

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