Effectual

• Own the day-to-day operational management of engineering and delivery teams, ensuring alignment with business and client needs • Serve as the primary escalation point for team-level issues, delivery coordination challenges, and operational blockers • Partner with Leadership to maintain team structure, role clarity, and effective span of control across the organization • Work closely with Resource Management (RMO) to manage staffing, bench utilization, and alignment of resources to active and upcoming projects • Collaborate with HR and Recruiting to identify hiring needs, support interviews, and ensure timely fulfillment of open roles • Coordinate onboarding of new hires, ensuring they are effectively integrated and ready for client delivery • Drive team readiness by identifying skill gaps and coordinating training or enablement efforts aligned to upcoming work • Maintain visibility into team capacity, project demand, and pipeline to proactively plan for future needs • Support delivery execution by ensuring teams are properly staffed, aligned, and operating efficiently across engagements • Facilitate communication across Engineering, HR, RMO, and leadership to ensure alignment and rapid issue resolution • Monitor operational health of the team, identifying risks, inefficiencies, or gaps and taking action to address them • Continuously improve operational processes, workflows, and coordination across the delivery organization

• Building and delivering high quality data architectures and pipelines that support clients, business analysts, and data scientists. • Interfaces with other technology teams to extract, transform, and load [ETL] data from a wide variety of data sources. • Continually improve ongoing reporting and processes, as well as automate or simplify self-service for clients. • Develop, code, and deploy scripts written in the Python programming language, as Python is the language of Data. • Assemble large, complex datasets to meet both functional and non-functional requirements. • Build high-performance algorithms, predictive models, and proofs of concept while using modern programming languages and tools to integrate systems and manage complex data workflows. • Ensure the data strategies and architectures are in compliance with regulatory requirements. • Work with business executives to ensure the data architecture aligns with business requirements. • Optimize data retrieval, develop dashboards, reports and perform database maintenance tasks. • Collaborate closely with data scientists, helping to ensure that the organization's data infrastructure meets the requirements of complex data analytics.

Position Summary Effectual DevOps Engineers (DOEs) are members of the Professional Services (PS) team responsible for ensuring that customer-facing projects are delivered with exceptional customer satisfaction and technical excellence. Effectual DevOps Engineers are "Brand Ambassadors" and are expected to stay current on leading practices to deliver high-quality, well-conceived solutions to customers. What makes a successful DevOps Engineer? DOEs are skilled, experienced technologists who stay current on leading practices, act in the interests of our customers to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions to their needs to achieve defined business outcomes on behalf of our customers. DOEs are problem solvers who see blockers and challenges as opportunities to find a new path to success; the words "good enough" and "impossible" aren't in their vocabulary. DOEs are knowledgeable and experienced in AWS Cloud technologies, possess a strong desire to continue to learn about emerging technologies, and a passion for supporting the high-quality delivery of technical projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Enabling customers' use of AWS to achieve their business objectives through: - Kubernetes ecosystem - Designing, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting large microservices estates in production on Kubernetes - Service mesh deployment and integration such as ISTIO, Linkerd, Consul, etc. - Using Helm Charts, Custom Resource Definitions - Creating cloud-native CI/CD workflows for containers with tools such as Jenkins, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline, Gitlab, etc. - Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed application architecture in a multi-tier environment (Dev, Test, Prod, etc.) - Automating cloud infrastructure with scripting and code, including but not limited to: - Extensive experience in a scripting language (Bash, Python, JavaScript, etc) - Hands on experience in a language such as Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object-oriented language. - Composing and leveraging code to define and automate cloud infrastructure (e.g.: AWS CloudFormation templates, Terraform, AWS CDK, etc.) to ensure repeatable, sustainable AWS infrastructure - Automating infrastructure and application deployment and testing in development, pre-production, and production environments - Experience with the full software development lifecycle and delivery using Agile practices in a team environment. - Supporting developers in efficiently working within AWS through: - Architecting, coding, deploying, and troubleshooting Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines - Providing input and guidance to developers on overall AWS Architecture and design tenets - Extensive experience with git version control, git branching, and CI/CD practices - Establishing visibility into cloud operations through: - Leveraging resource tagging to allocate costs and optimize resource planning - Assisting in preparing cost analysis based on expected usage - Configuring AWS cloud infrastructure for maximum technical and budgetary efficiency - Supporting the migration of customers from on-premises environments to AWS through: - Assisting in the development of migration plans - Executing migration plans, which may include: - Migrating applications using microservices architectures - Confirming the migration of resources into AWS and decommissioning on-premises resources - Supporting rigorous project governance and execution achieved through: - Meeting with team members daily to review progress - Holding team members accountable for and challenging team members on technical solution implementation approaches to achieve optimal outcomes - Submitting time on assigned projects, daily - Supporting project delivery team members by: - Always operating with transparency - Being responsive to requests from team members for information - Communicating working preferences and understanding the working preferences of others to help develop a high-performing team that operates with respect, effectiveness, and efficiency - Additional responsibilities as requested Qualifications - 5+ years of experience as a technical specialist - 4-7 years of DevOps / SRE experience working in AWS environment(s) and / or supporting software development team(s) consisting of at least: - 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes running microservices in production - 4+ years of experience developing AWS cloud infrastructure - 4+ years of experience developing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub, etc. - Container development and orchestration in Kubernetes, AWS EKS, Helm, CRD's, etc. - Strong working knowledge of leading AWS cloud security practices - Hands on experience and solid understanding of both Linux and Docker - Proficient in developing Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g.: Terraform / AWS CloudFormation) - Proficient in coding configuration management tooling (e.g.: Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.) - Proficient in at least one or more programming / scripting languages (e.g.: Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++) - Demonstrable knowledge of Agile methodologies - Attention to detail - Exceptional communication and time management Required Certifications - AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - AWS Certified Developer – Associate Optional Certifications - AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate - AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional Preferred Skills and Experience - Certifications (e.g.: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (strongly preferred), AWS Solution Architect - Professional, AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Data Analytics - Specialty, etc.) - Implementing static and dynamic code analysis tools and testing tools within CI/CD pipelines (SonarQube, Selenium, etc.) - Hands on experience in a production stack with GitOps workflows using Git, ArgoCD, and app of apps patterns, Prometheus, Grafana, etc. - Experience with Kubernetes service mesh architectures such as ISTIO - Advanced-level knowledge in networking and routing within AWS - Master's degree or higher in engineering or information systems study - Contributor to Open-Source community Company Offered Benefits Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our employee benefit programs: - Medical, dental, and vision health insurances, - Short term disability, long term disability and life insurances, - 401k with Company match - Paid time off (PTO) (120 hours PTO that accrue over one year) - Paid time off for major holidays (14 days per year) - These and any other employee benefit offerings are subject to management’s discretion and may change at any time. Physical Demands and Work Environment The work is generally performed in an office environment. Physical demands include sitting, keyboarding, verbal communication, written communication. Employees are occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Salary Range for this position: $120,000-$140,000 "Salary ranges provided are for informational purposes only and may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's skills and alignment with the role requirements." This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended anytime at the sole discretion of the Employer. Duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Effectual Inc. is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification in its hiring, promoting, or any other job-related opportunity.

• Championing technical excellence by: • Driving the implementation of leading practice architecture for assigned clients. • Architecting and building solutions in AWS (e.g., Landing Zones, container platforms, application hosting environments, data storage solutions, etc.) using various AWS services like Control Tower, EKS/ECS, S3, Transit Gateway, EC2, etc. • Conducting cost-benefit and risk-reward analyses • Designing solutions, development and deployment plans, and high-level solution validation processes for execution by delivery teams • Being accountable for the overall technical success of client projects • Working with technology management to refine project management processes to continually improve technical delivery efficacy. • Assisting in prioritizing and sequencing infrastructure projects, supporting project work breakdown activities, helping to remove roadblocks, and collaboratively resolving disagreements related to solution design. • Fostering continual learning and collaboration by: • Serving as a mentor to team members around leading practices • Educating clients on solution rationale and leading practices • Building consensus amongst all technical stakeholders • Supporting rigorous project governance and execution through: • Meeting with team members daily to review progress. • Challenging team members on technical solution approaches and holding them accountable for implementation success. • Submit time on assigned projects daily. • Supporting project delivery team members by: • Always operating with transparency • Being responsive to requests from team members for information • Communicating working preferences and understanding others' working preferences to help develop a high-performing team that operates with respect, effectiveness, and efficiency.

• Utilize AWS migration tools and methodologies to assess, plan, and execute migrations of workloads to the AWS platform. • Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and highly available cloud infrastructure solutions. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless application migrations across compute, storage, networking, and security. • Utilize AWS services such as AWS Migration Hub (MGN) or Database Migration Service (DMS) to facilitate migrations. • Implement and manage cloud services and resources, such as virtual machines, containers, storage, networking, and serverless computing • Develop and maintain automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates to streamline the provisioning and configuration of cloud resources • Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, ensuring efficient resource utilization and cost optimization • Provide technical guidance and expertise to client cloud engineers and support teams as they adopt AWS • Collaborate with security teams to implement and enforce cloud security measures, including access controls, encryption, and threat detection. • Support incident response and troubleshooting of cloud infrastructure-related issues, ensuring minimal service disruptions

Position Summary Effectual is seeking an experienced Cost Optimization Specialist to support a civilian government customer. In this role, you will translate cloud financial data into actionable cost-reduction strategies, monitor cloud usage, and optimize resource allocation across a multi-cloud environment. You will work closely with IT and engineering teams to manage cloud expenditures and drive efficiency. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and infrastructure, deep knowledge of cloud service pricing models, and holds an AWS Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Monitor cloud usage, implement cost-saving measures, and optimize cloud resource allocation - Translate FinOps Analyst’s findings into actionable strategies to reduce cloud costs - Work closely with IT and engineering teams to monitor and manage cloud expenditures - Continual evaluation of customer’s end-to-end cloud environment for opportunities to drive efficiencies - Design and regularly prepare and present deliverables for the FinOps Office related to cloud cost monitoring and optimization Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in a related field (highly desirable); substitution of 6 years of on-the-job experience or at least one Professional Level Certification accepted in lieu of degree - Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (6 years without a Bachelor’s degree) in cloud architecture, infrastructure, and services - AWS Cloud Practitioner certification required - Expert knowledge of cloud service pricing models, cost optimization strategies, and usage tracking - Demonstrated experience implementing cost-saving measures and optimizing cloud resource allocation - AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate required Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate preferred Company Offered Benefits Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our employee benefit programs: - Medical, dental, and vision health insurances, - Short term disability, long term disability and life insurances, - 401k with Company match - Paid time off (PTO) (120 hours PTO that accrue over one year) - Paid time off for major holidays (14 days per year) - These and any other employee benefit offerings are subject to management’s discretion and may change at any time.  Physical Demands and Work Environment The work is generally performed in an office environment. Physical demands include sitting, keyboarding, verbal communication, written communication. Employees are occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended anytime at the sole discretion of the Employer. Duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Effectual Inc. is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification in its hiring, promoting, or any other job-related opportunity.

• Gather, clean, and study data sets to help solve problems and support stakeholder decision-making • Conduct data analytics projects to provide information and insights for solution development • Implement data standards and deploy automation tools to extract, synthesize, and validate data from multiple sources; transform data into usable metrics • Construct data sets, monitor data quality, troubleshoot, and resolve database issues to ensure data integrity • Utilize scripting and querying tools (Python, R, SQL), data visualization/BI tools, statistical methods, and data modeling to produce reports, data files, and dashboards • Create cloud financial models that accurately forecast cloud costs and assess the impact to contract operations • Analyze cloud spending patterns and provide insights to optimize cloud resource utilization • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting related to cloud costs

• Negotiate cloud service agreements, terms, and discounts with cloud vendors • Manage vendor relationships and serve as a primary point of contact for cloud service providers • Draft, review, and manage cloud service contracts to ensure compliance and favorable terms • Monitor and manage cloud procurement activities to support contract operations and cost objectives • Collaborate with FinOps and engineering teams to align procurement strategies with cloud financial goals

• Develop a FinOps Framework: Create a set of processes and best practices for cloud cost management, budgeting, and forecasting • Define financial governance policies to ensure compliance and accountability • Establish and lead a FinOps Office that meets regularly, communicates with stakeholders and tracks progress of FinOps initiatives • Develop training materials and processes for driving adoption of FinOps practices within the organization • Conduct training sessions for finance, operations, and engineering teams to ensure overall cloud cost transparency and cost optimization

Position Summary Effectual Project Managers are members of the Project Management Office within Effectual Professional Services (PS) organization responsible for ensuring that customer-facing projects are delivered in-scope, on-time, and on-budget with customer satisfaction, while ensuring a positive experience for the delivery team. You are a "Brand Ambassador" and are expected to advocate for achieving our customer's defined outcomes through the delivery of our services, leading our Professional Services software development and cloud engineering teams. You will report to the Project Management Office Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Project Portfolio Management: Manage multiple projects within a portfolio, ensuring understanding of organizational goals and priorities. Prioritize projects based on strategic objectives, resource availability, and client needs. · Budget and Financial Management: Manage project budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenses, and ensuring projects are delivered within budgetary constraints. Identify opportunities to improve costs and improve project profitability. · Client Relationship & Business Development: Develop relationships with clients, understanding their goals. Identify opportunities for additional business and collaborate with sales team to pursue new projects and opportunities. · Leadership & Mentorship: Provide leadership and mentorship to project teams, guiding junior team members and fostering their professional development. Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in project management and client engagement. · Risk Management: Evaluates risk assessment for complex projects. Audit projects to identify risk status. Develop and own paths to green resolutions for identified risks. - Operational Excellence & Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery processes. Implement Lean, Agile, or similar methodologies to enhance team efficiency, reduce rework, and improve project outcomes. - Change Management & Organizational Transformation: Lead change management initiatives for client projects involving organizational transformation, process improvements, or technology adoption. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and adoption strategies. - Cross-Functional Business Acumen: Apply diverse industry experience (manufacturing, logistics, consulting, etc.) to provide strategic insights and innovative solutions for complex client challenges. - Strategic Advisory: Partner with clients to identify operational improvement opportunities beyond project scope. Provide strategic consulting to drive business value and long-term client success. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or similar field - 7+ years experience as a Project Manager or similar role within a Professional Services, strategic consulting, or operation management organization - 3 - 5 years experience working with AWS Cloud - PMI Certifications (e.g. PMP) - Agile certifications (e.g. Scrum Master) Skills & Experience: - Process optimization and operational excellence - Data analytics and performance metrics (Power BI, business intelligence tools) - Organizational change leadership - Supply chain and logistics operations - ERP/CRM system implementation experience - Track record of leading operational transformations and driving measurable business improvements - Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder change initiatives - Background in strategic consulting or business advisory services - Proven ability to optimize processes and implement continuous improvement methodologies - Cross-industry experience bringing fresh perspectives to client challenges - Executive-level leadership experience with P&L accountability - Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision making Company Offered Benefits Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our employee benefit programs: - Medical, dental, and vision health insurances, - Short term disability, long term disability and life insurances, - 401k with Company match - Paid time off (PTO) (120 hours PTO that accrue over one year) - Paid time off for major holidays (14 days per year) - These and any other employee benefit offerings are subject to management’s discretion and may change at any time. Physical Demands and Work Environment The work is generally performed in an office environment. Physical demands include sitting, keyboarding, verbal communication, written communication. Employees are occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Salary Range for this position: $130,000-$160,000 "Salary ranges provided are for informational purposes only and may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's skills and alignment with the role requirements." This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended anytime at the sole discretion of the Employer. Duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Effectual Inc. is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification in its hiring, promoting, or any other job-related opportunity.