Senior Financial Management Functional Consultant

CSCI Consulting is looking for a Financial Systems Functional Analyst to support a Department of War (DoW / DoD) financial system implementation initiative. In this role, the consultant will combines federal financial management expertise with functional business analysis and systems implementation support. The successful candidate will leverage their understanding of GTAS, trading partner reconciliations, DFAS financial processes, federal financial reporting requirements, and DoD financial operations to support system requirements development, configuration validation, testing, data analysis, business process improvement, and stakeholder engagement activities. The ideal candidate understands how financial data flows through DoD financial systems and can translate business requirements into functional system solutions while supporting implementation and modernization efforts.

Responsibilities

Gather, document, and analyze business and functional requirements for financial system enhancements and implementations; Collaborate with government stakeholders, technical developers, and system integrators to support implementation activities; Evaluate current financial management processes and recommend system-driven improvements; Support system configuration reviews, business rule validation, and functional design discussions; Develop process flows, use cases, requirements documentation, and functional specifications; Analyze financial data and system outputs to ensure compliance with GTAS, USSGL, Treasury, and DoW reporting requirements; Validate financial transactions and reporting results generated by implemented solutions; Support trading partner reconciliation processes and resolution of financial data discrepancies; Provide expertise on DFAS reporting processes, financial statement requirements, and audit readiness considerations; Assist with data conversion, data validation, and reconciliation activities during implementation efforts; Develop and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and functional test scenarios; Validate interfaces, financial reporting outputs, and system-generated transactions; Document defects, support issue resolution efforts, and verify corrective actions; Support deployment planning, training development, and post-implementation activities; Facilitate requirements sessions, workshops, and stakeholder meetings; Serve as a liaison between financial management personnel and technical development teams; Prepare briefings, implementation status reports, and process documentation

Requirements

Active Secret Security Clearance; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field; 3–8+ years of Department of War or DoD financial management experience; Experience supporting financial systems implementations, system modernization efforts, ERP enhancements, or business process transformation initiatives; Knowledge of GTAS reporting processes, trading partner reconciliations, USSGL accounting, Treasury Financial Manual (TFM) requirements, DFAS financial operations and reporting processes, and federal financial management business processes; Experience gathering business requirements and supporting testing activities; Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving; Ability to work with clients to understand their needs; Strong organizational and time-management skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Professional presence

Nice to have

Experience with GFEBS, DAI, DDRS, Advana, DCAS, DEAMS, or similar DoD financial systems; Experience supporting Agile projects and requirements management activities; Understanding of financial system integrations, data migration, and interface testing; Experience supporting audit remediation or FIAR initiatives; Professional certification such as CDFM, CGFM, CPA, PMP, or Agile certification; Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently; Strong customer and vendor relationship skills; Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies; Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value

Benefits

Competitive salaries; Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package; Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar; Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; Team building events; Professional development support