Federal - AF MRO Financial SME

Lodestar Consulting, Inc. • Bath Township, OH

2d • $80,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Lodestar Consulting is hiring multiple full-time AF MRO Financial SMEs at multiple experience levels to support its Air Force client. This role is a key member of AFMC/FM and AFSC/FM, interacting with headquarters, Air Logistic Complexes, and bases in support of worldwide sustainment and day-to-day MRO operations. The SME provides financial management expertise, including data analytics, budget formulation, and budget execution, and assists project teams. The position also develops and supports methodologies, tools, approaches, and points of view related to the MRO solution. The work location may change based on client requirements, and travel may be required to support sustainment activities. Candidates must have an active DoD Secret clearance and be U.S. citizens. The position offers total compensation of $80,000 to $180,000, with actual compensation based on factors including experience, education, work location, and clearance level. It is eligible for bonuses when applicable; travel and relocation expenses may be considered for appropriate candidates.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in AFWCF funds control, accounting, financial analysis, accounts payable, DFAS Treasury Reporting, general funds, or 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 AFWCF Lines of Accounting and financial data elements.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required or to support sustainment activities for the assigned MAJCOM/Command.
• Ability to brief and communicate effectively with senior leaders and managers.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of AFWCF legacy systems, including the D035 Suite, DMAPS, Standard Base Supply System (SBSS), Standard Materiel Accounting System (SMAS), and General Accounting and Finance System (GAFS_BL & GAFS-R).
• Experience dealing with Status of Fund (SOF), Open Document Listing (ODL), Selective Transaction History (STH), outstanding travel orders and advances, and cash balancing.
• Preferred residence within accessible range of Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base, OK; Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Ogden Air Force Base, UT; Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base, GA; or Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH.
• Familiarity with AFWCF Lines of Accounting and financial data elements.
• Experience reconciling contract or 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as the initial representative to base MRO users.
• Support DFAS and ALC MRO users with financial management questions.
• Help resolve MRO system-related process issues and guide users through functional processes affected by the system.
• Analyze reported problems and help resolve them, including identifying fixes.
• Provide targeted user assistance based on MRO metrics, recurring critical task results, and other data analysis.
• Provide ad hoc and on-the-job training to MRO users by telephone, video-teleconference, webinar, or local on-site visit, including general training and support for functional problem areas.
• Facilitate and promote strategic communications and change management activities.
• Support the MRO Help Desk, including surge and end-of-year processes.
• Participate in MRO process-improvement workshops, identify gaps, and provide solutions to bridge gaps and improve processes.
• Develop and support methodologies, tools, and approaches related to the MRO solution.
• Provide financial management support, including data analytics, budget formulation, and budget execution, and assist project teams.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility when applicable.
• Travel and relocation expenses may be considered for appropriate candidates.
• Eligible employees may receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year under FMLA; military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level