As part of the Trace3xperience Program, the Cloud FinOps Tracer (Intern) will be offered an opportunity to integrate with a world-class Solutions Group. The Tracer will be exposed to the operational and delivery aspects of a group focused on FinOps consulting solutions across cloud and AI. This internship provides an opportunity to work at the intersection of cloud technology, data analytics, and finance. You’ll gain hands-on experience analyzing AWS, Google, and Azure cloud environments, identifying opportunities to improve cloud efficiency, and learning how leading organizations apply FinOps practices to maximize the business value of cloud.
🏢 About Trace3
Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it! Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.
🎯 The Role
Tracers in this program will receive accelerated professional development, exposure to all technical functions of an IT consulting organization, world-class mentoring, and unique networking opportunities across the organization.
✅ Key Responsibilities
Achieve a technical certification, with options available across FinOps, AI, or Cloud Provider designations
Learn the fundamentals of Cloud environments and gain hands-on exposure to FinOps principles and cloud financial management, including cost allocation, optimization, forecasting, budgeting, and financial accountability.
Explore the emerging field of FinOps for AI and token economics, helping the team evaluate how organizations measure, allocate, optimize, and forecast the cost of generative AI workloads while connecting AI consumption to measurable business value.
Shadow consultants/engineers on active client engagements - Once comfortable, you will help assist with non-customer-facing tasks such as FinOps backend administration and internal planning meetings
Assist with collateral creation through building out PowerPoint decks, solution briefs, and process documentation, and documentation of best practices/operations
Help shadow client calls and take down meeting minutes to share back with the team once meetings have concluded
Support the development of customer-facing FinOps reports, analysis, dashboards, presentations, and recommendations.
Gain familiarity with cloud cost-management and FinOps tooling and understand how practitioners turn raw billing information into actionable recommendations. Learn how to read financial reports, how they apply to the Cloud, and translate the implications to communicate back to client stakeholders
Assist with designing internal operational efficiencies through available AI tools
Assist with developing dashboards and reporting that provide visibility into AI spend, consumption trends, model usage, and unit economics.
Research emerging FinOps for AI practices, tools, cloud-provider capabilities, and industry trends and help translate findings into actionable guidance for the FinOps team.
📌 Required Qualifications
Enrollment in the Senior year of an undergraduate program, at an accredited college or university or Masters student.
Candidates should have a growth mindset (rapidly learn and grow through trial and error), excellent communication skills (written and verbal), be pursuing a non-engineering degree like Business, Finance, MIS, etc… This is a unique opportunity to learn and pursue a very hot career area that incorporates multiple disciplines including business, finance, consulting, and technology.
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better; People and Organizational Health may require a copy of the applicant’s transcript
Academic or professional/internship experience working in a professional setting is a plus
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and accept direction on given assignments
Self-motivated individuals with a customer mindset and desire to help people
Enthusiasm for technical problem solving with attention to detail and strong communication skills
Ability to learn and research in a dynamic and engaging environment
Availability to work 40 hours per week throughout the internship
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
Competitive Compensation
Training and development programs
Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
Collaborative and cool culture
Work-life balance and generous paid time off
🛂 Visa & Eligibility
As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.
