Technical Cost Analyst, IT Cost Transparency & Optimization
United States
Full-time
Remote
$73K/yr - $100K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
Humana is a U.S. healthcare company providing insurance and healthcare services. The Technical Cost Analyst will analyze infrastructure consumption, technology assets, financial data, and operational metrics to identify cost optimization and rationalization opportunities. The role will develop dashboards, business cases, forecasts, and recommendations while partnering with engineering, architecture, finance, procurement, vendor management, and service teams.
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 around asset utilization, underused resources, redundant technologies, and consolidation opportunities
Support infrastructure demand forecasting and cost modeling activities
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
Develop financial and technical business cases supporting infrastructure optimization initiatives
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
Has ownership, maintenance, and collection responsibility for data assets in the functional production support process
Collect, clean, and analyze data from multiple sources using tools like SQL, Excel, Python, or Tableau
Identify patterns, trends, and correlations to support descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics
Assist with creation of branding, communication, and training materials
Translate complex data findings into clear, concise, communications for diverse audiences
Develop and maintain digital asset libraries (e.g., multimedia content, documents) for easy retrieval and reuse
Qualification
Required
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with foundational knowledge of IT infrastructure, including compute, storage, cloud, network, and data center technologies
1-5 years of experience in infrastructure operations, FinOps, technical analytics, technical asset management or related disciplines
Collect, clean, and analyze data from multiple sources using tools like SQL, Excel, Python, or Tableau
Identify patterns, trends, and correlations to support descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics
Proficiency in data analysis tools (SQL, Excel, Python, Tableau), statistical methods, and visualization software
Demonstrated familiarity with AI concepts and how they are applied in an organization, such as but not limited to:
Programming (Python mainly)NumPy, Pandas, SciPyClean code, debugging, version control (Git)
Data Handling & PreprocessingData cleaning, transformationFeature engineeringWorking with structured + unstructured data
Strong written, verbal, and visual communication, ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Ability to story tell: to write and speak clearly to inform diverse audiences
Experience with SharePoint and PowerPoint
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data organization, formulas, basic analysis)
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects, maintain accurate records, and follow documentation standards with strong attention to detail
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
You must be authorized to work in the US without Humana sponsorship as Humana will not provide work visa sponsorship at any point in time for this position
Preferred
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 but not limited to: Programming (Python mainly), Machine Learning Basics, Data Handling & Preprocessing
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, but not required
Exposure to vendor management, contract analysis, software licensing, or procurement processes, nice to have, but not required
Knowledge of CMDB structures and IT asset management practices
Experience building financial models or business cases
Benefits
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Medical, dental and vision benefits
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
Remote position
Self-provided internet service for Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees
Occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Humana is a health insurance provider for individuals, families, and businesses.
