AI FinOps Analyst

Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.
The AI Enablement team supports the AI Office by helping to enable AI capabilities at scale for EchoStar. This includes a wide range of responsibilities such as providing training, reporting on progress, office operations support, and assisting in solution development. We are seeking an FinOps Analyst with a specialized focus on valuation of AI initiatives. This role is a strategic business partner to our AI, product and shared services teams, responsible for providing the financial insights necessary to make informed decisions regarding AI.
This role is crucial for bridging the gap between our AI development teams and business units, ensuring that our AI products are not only technically sound but also intelligent business decisions.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in financial operations and executive level reporting.
Key Responsibilities:

• Define and track key financial and operational metrics to measure the value and ROI of deployed AI initiatives. Prepare and present detailed reports on the financial performance of our AI portfolio to senior leadership.
• Maintain valuation models (e.g., Discounted Cash Flow, NPV, IRR, TCO, and Payback Period) for new and existing AI products, features, and research initiatives to aid in decision support.
• Assist and facilitate the AI Office intake process, serving as a point of contact for new AI project submissions.
• Partner with product managers and business leaders to build comprehensive business cases for proposed AI projects.
• Create and manage financial forecasts for AI-related costs, including cloud computing, data acquisition, and personnel expenses, and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Provide financial expertise and strategic recommendations to guide resource allocation and ensure our AI investments align with the company's long-term financial goals.
• Implement a framework for capturing value that coincides with key milestones in the delivery lifecycle for AI, starting from the initial intake and feasibility assessment phase. Educate stakeholders on the framework, templates, and roles and responsibilities.

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a finance, corporate development, or valuation-focused role
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field. MBA, CFA or equivalent is a plus

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work collaboratively, delegate, keep an organized portfolio of work, and lead meetings/workshops, specifically those related to project intake and prioritization
• Proficiency in Excel-driven financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and business case development. Experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
• An understanding of the core components and cost drivers of AI/ML models, including cloud computing, data pipelines, and computational resources
• Understanding of process design and documentation with a keen focus on rigor and scalability using tools, automation, and AI to streamline the AI Office intake workflow
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights
• Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML service offerings
• Player-coach mindset to educate business leaders on how to value AI; skilled in training and building user guides, templates, and job aids
• Demonstrable experience with financial modeling and business case development
• Proven experience in valuing technology, SaaS, or AI-driven products and initiatives is highly preferred
• Experience working in a fast-paced, technology-focused environment is a plus
• Familiarity with the telecommunications industry and key financial drivers is a plus

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $72,350.00/Year - $103,400.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
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