Federal - DEAMS MAJCOM SME

Lodestar Consulting, Inc.•St. Louis, MO

6d•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Lodestar Consulting is seeking a full-time DEAMS MAJCOM SME to support the Air Force. Lodestar Consulting is a fast-growing small business recognized for its growth and as a Best Place to Work. The company focuses on hiring and developing top talent to provide superior client support and achieve long-term success. Team members are expected to be experienced, professional, enthusiastic, and adaptable. This role will be a key member of SAF/FMFO, interacting with HQ, other AF major commands, and bases to support the worldwide sustainment and day-to-day operations of DEAMS. The candidate will offer expertise in FM, including data analytics, budget formulation and execution, and will assist project teams. Additionally, the candidate will develop and support applicable methodologies, tools, approaches, and points of view related to the DEAMS solution.

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
Must be willing and able to travel as required or to support sustainment activities for their MAJCOM/Command of assignment
Ability to brief and communicate effectively with senior leaders and managers
Must have an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)

Nice To Haves

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 Commander's 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
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), Commander's 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)

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