Federal - AF MRO Financial SME

Lodestar Consulting • Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH

12h

About The Position

Lodestar Consulting is seeking multiple full-time AF MRO Financial SMEs at multiple experience levels to support its Air Force client. The role serves as a key member of AFMC/FM and AFSC/FM, interacting with headquarters, Air Logistics Complexes, and bases in support of worldwide sustainment and day-to-day MRO operations. The position provides financial management expertise, including data analytics, budget formulation and execution, and assistance to project teams. It also develops and supports methodologies, tools, approaches, and points of view related to the MRO solution.

The successful candidate supports MRO users and the MRO Help Desk, resolves system-related process issues, analyzes reported problems, and provides user training and targeted assistance based on metrics and data analysis. The role also contributes to strategic communications and change management, and participates in process-improvement workshops. Travel may be required to support sustainment activities. Work location may change based on client requirements.

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.
• 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 or command.
• Ability to brief and communicate effectively with senior leaders and managers.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of AFWCF legacy systems, such as the D035 Suite, DMAPS, Standard Base Supply System (SBSS), Standard Materiel Accounting System (SMAS), and General Accounting and Finance System (GAFS_BL and 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 the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma; Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Ogden Air Force Base, Utah; Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia; or Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
• 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 Air Logistics Complex 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 support problem resolution and fixes.
• Provide targeted 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 enhance processes.
• Provide financial management expertise, including data analytics, budget formulation and execution, and support to project teams.
• Develop and support methodologies, tools, approaches, and points of view related to the MRO solution.
• Travel as required to support sustainment activities for the assigned MAJCOM or command.

Benefits

• Eligible for bonuses when applicable.
• Travel and relocation expenses may be considered based on the candidate.
• Eligible employees may receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected FMLA leave per year; military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks.

What This Job Offers

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