SAP Proposal to Reward (P2R) SME

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

About The Position

This role serves as the primary Proposal to Reward (P2R) Subject Matter Expert for S/4HANA implementations. They will focus on the end-to-end management of Client financial assistance, from program announcement and application through to the legal obligation of funds. The SME ensures that all grant-making activities comply with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), the Client Financial Management Policy Manual (FMPM), and the Standard Line of Accounting (SLOA). This role is pivotal in ensuring that Client Grantor operations (such as those within the Office of Naval Research) are fully integrated into the S/4HANA digital core for real-time visibility and auditability. The P2R SME is responsible for bridging the gap between Client Program Offices and technical implementation teams.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in SAP Grants Management (GM) and Public Sector Management (PSM), with a deep understanding of the S/4HANA financial architecture
Subject Matter Expertise in DoD Financial Assistance, including familiarity with the DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARs)
Proven track record in Federal ERP Implementations, specifically managing the transition from legacy grant systems to an integrated S/4HANA environment
Strong understanding of Federal Budgetary Accounting, including the lifecycle of appropriation and the prompt recording of obligations
US Citizen (no dual citizenship)
Must be eligible to obtain a government Secret Clearance
Willingness to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with client-specific systems (e.g., ERP, STARS, or legacy grant portals) and their integration points with S/4HANA
Bachelor's degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Architect the lifecycle for Client-specific grant programs, ensuring that application schemas, evaluation criteria, and award templates meet the specific needs of Client Systems Commands (SYSCOMs) and Research Labs
Ensure that grant awards and obligations are correctly coded to the Standard Line of Accounting (SLOA) and Standard Information Design (SID), facilitating automated reporting to the Treasury and DoD
Design the logic for how grant awards trigger Commitments and Obligations within the Client’s 3-dimensional budget structure (Fund, Funds Center, Commitment Item)
Ensure that the P2R process adheres to DATA Act requirements and the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)
Lead the functional design of interfaces between S/4HANA and external federal systems, including Grants.gov, SAM.gov, and USASpending.gov
Guide Client stakeholders through S/4HANA Grantor best practices, minimizing custom code while addressing unique Client workflows for merit review, technical evaluation, and legal sufficiency
Utilize BRFplus (Business Rule Framework) to automate eligibility checking and risk assessments for grant applicants, reducing manual administrative burdens on Client personnel
Ensure the P2R process captures and links all Key Supporting Documents (KSDs)—including Grant Agreements and Award Letters—to the financial transaction to ensure an unmodified audit opinion
Provide expert guidance on how S/4HANA can provide a "Single Source of Truth" for Client financial assistance, improving transparency for the CLIENT CFO and leadership
Provide training on Client-specific grant nomenclature and the specialized accounting rules associated with Basic Research (6.1) through General Purpose funding