Air Force Financial Management SME
About The Position
Kearney & Company is currently seeking an Air Force (AF) Financial Management (FM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our DEAMS team in San Antonio, Texas in support of the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS). The candidate will resolve or help resolve DEAMS system-related process issues and guide users through functional processes impacted by the system. They should demonstrate solid functional end-to-end Oracle E-Business Suite experience. The candidate will also develop and support applicable methodologies, tools, and approaches to end user data collection methodologies. They should demonstrate solid technical and functional experience. Duties include: • Serve and interact with the Air Force Security Assistance Training (AFSAT) Squadron and other AF major commands, installations, and units receiving reimbursements from AFSAT in DEAMS • Act as the initial DEAMS FMO representative to the MAJCOM bases, briefing the Base POC, RAs, etc., on DEAMS • Assist AFSAT in communicating DEAMS issues and processes with SAF/FMFO, SAF/FMIE, and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to resolve accounting and billing discrepancies • Support DFAS, and AF (AD, AFRC & ANG) DEAMS end users in registering for DEAMS and assist in identifying required training Additional job responsibilities: • Ability to assess training needs, processes, and system issues • Coordinate training activities with DEAMS Formal Training and assigned bases • 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 for new users and functional problem areas • Understanding of the Air Force Orders-to-Cash (reimbursement) processes • Understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes • Experience with fiscal year end processes • Ability to identify process deficiencies or best practices • Ability to operate independently without step-by-step instructions • Ability to learn and adapt to changing processes quickly • Ability to perform data analysis on large data sets, including interface data • Facilitate and promote Strategic Communications/Change Management activities • Assist with DEAMS Discoveries/Lessons Learned activities • Assist other DEAMS functional business areas as required • Provide support to the DEAMS Help Desk, e.g., surge and end of year processes
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year experience
- Experience in AF Funds Control, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Government Purchase Card, or Defense Finance and Accounting Service
- Knowledge of AF legacy systems such as Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS), the Standard Base Supply System (SBSS), the Standard Materiel Accounting System (SMAS), the General Accounting and Finance System (GAFS), the Defense Travel System (DTS), the Reserve Travel System (RTS), the Commander's Resource Integration System (CRIS), and the Intra-governmental Payment and Collection a plus
- Knowledge of or experience with foreign military sales (FMS)
- The successful candidate must also be willing and able to travel as required or to support sustainment activities for their MAJCOM of assignment
- Ability to brief and communicate effectively with senior leaders and managers
- Ability to obtain a U.S. secret level security clearance (requires US Citizenship)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree, in addition to 3+ years experience
- Experience working in DEAMS is strongly preferred
- Ability to analyze financial data using Microsoft Office products (including Excel, Access, PowerBI, Power Query) as well as the ability to create and use PivotTables and complex functions
Responsibilities
- Serve and interact with the Air Force Security Assistance Training (AFSAT) Squadron and other AF major commands, installations, and units receiving reimbursements from AFSAT in DEAMS
- Act as the initial DEAMS FMO representative to the MAJCOM bases, briefing the Base POC, RAs, etc., on DEAMS
- Assist AFSAT in communicating DEAMS issues and processes with SAF/FMFO, SAF/FMIE, and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to resolve accounting and billing discrepancies
- Support DFAS, and AF (AD, AFRC & ANG) DEAMS end users in registering for DEAMS and assist in identifying required training
- Ability to assess training needs, processes, and system issues
- Coordinate training activities with DEAMS Formal Training and assigned bases
- 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 for new users and functional problem areas
- Understanding of the Air Force Orders-to-Cash (reimbursement) processes
- Understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes
- Experience with fiscal year end processes
- Ability to identify process deficiencies or best practices
- Ability to operate independently without step-by-step instructions
- Ability to learn and adapt to changing processes quickly
- Ability to perform data analysis on large data sets, including interface data
- Facilitate and promote Strategic Communications/Change Management activities
- Assist with DEAMS Discoveries/Lessons Learned activities
- Assist other DEAMS functional business areas as required
- Provide support to the DEAMS Help Desk, e.g., surge and end of year processes
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
- Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
- Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
