Federal DEAMS MAJCOM SME

Lodestar Consulting is currently seeking a full-timeDEAMS MAJCOM SME to join our team in support of the Air Force. We are a fast-growing small business (named to Inc5000s list of fast growing private companies in America multiple years in a row and Best Places to Work for consecutive years seeking dynamic thinkers and outstanding communicators who want to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and grow with Lodestar Consulting Inc.

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This role will serve as a key member of SAF/FMFO interacting with the HQ other AF major commands and bases in support of the worldwide sustainment and day-to-day operations of DEAMS. The candidate will provide a broad range of FM expertise including data analytics budget formulation and execution and will assist project teams. The candidate will also develop and support applicable methodologies tools approaches and points of view related to the DEAMS solution This role shall involve but is not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Act as the initial AFAOC representative to base DEAMS users
• Support DFAS and AF (AD AFRC & ANG) DEAMS users with FM questions
• Help resolve DEAMS system-related process issues and guide users through functional processes impacted by the system
• Provide analysis and problem resolution for fixes to reported problems
• Provide targeted assistance to users based on DEAMS metrics recurring critical task results and results of other data analysis
• Provide ad hoc and on-the-job training to DEAMS users via telephone video-teleconference webinar or on-site visit (when local) to include general training and functional problem areas
• Facilitate and promote Strategic Communications/Change Management activities
  Provide support to the DEAMS Help Desk e.g. surge and end-of-year processes
• Participate in DEAMS process improvement workshops identifying gaps and providing solutions to bridge gaps and enhance processes

Requirements:

• 5 years of relevant experience in AF Funds Control Accounting Financial Analysis Accounts Payable Defense Finance and Accounting Service Treasury Reporting General Funds and Working Capital Funds
• Strong understanding of accounting principles internal controls and audit processes
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and identify root causes
• Detailed familiarity with AF Lines of Accounting and financial data elements
• Experience in AF Funds Control Accounting Financial Analysis Accounts Payable Government Purchase Card or Defense Finance and Accounting Service
• The successful candidate must also be willing and able to travel as required or to support sustainment activities for their MAJCOM/Command of assignment
• Knowledge of AF legacy systems such as the Integrated Accounts Payable System (IAPS) the Standard Base Supply System (SBSS) the Standard Materiel Accounting System (SMAS) the General Accounting and Finance System (GAFS) the Reserve Travel System (RTS) the Automated Business Service System (ABSS) the Commanders Resource Integration System (CRIS) and the Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) a plus
• Experience dealing with Status of Fund (SOF) Open Document Listing (ODL) Selective Transaction History (STH) Outstanding Travel Orders and Advances and Cash Balancing
• Ability to brief and communicate effectively with senior leaders and managers

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with AF Lines of Accounting and financial data elements
• Experience reconciling contract / obligation documents
• Experience reviewing miscellaneous collection and disbursement vouchers
• Experience reconciling D-to-O balancing
• Experience reviewing an Open Document Listing
• Experience researching dormant obligations
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI Microsoft Azure or High bond
• Familiarity with the following systems/software and terminology preferred
  • Access Online (AXOL)
  • Advana
  • Central Disbursing System (CDS)
  • Commanders Resource Integration System (CRIS)
  • Defense Cash Management System (DCMS)
  • Defense Enterprise Accounting Management System (DEAMS)
  • Deployable Disbursing System (DDS)
  • Defense Transaction Interface Module (DTIM)
  • Financial Management Suite (FMSuite); FRC module
  • General Accounting and Finance System Base Level (GAFS-BL)
  • General Accounting and Finance System Re-Engineered (GAFS-R)
  • Integrated Accounts Payable System (IAPS)
  • Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC)
  • Mechanization of Contract Administration System (MOCAS)
  • Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
  • Reserve Travel System (RTS)
  • Standard Base Supply System (SBSS)
  • Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)

Education:

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting

Security Clearance:

• Must have an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship).

The expected total compensation range for this position is between $110000 and $150000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include company contributions towards paid benefits and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience education work location clearance level and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).

Travel and relocation expenses may be considered based on the appropriate candidate. If you are looking to learn and contribute to a rapidly growing consulting and financial management business wed love to hear from you. PleaseNo Sponsors or Agencies!

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