DEAMS Deployment and Training SME
Kearney & Company provides financial services exclusively to the Government, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to dedication and trust has led to recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country.
About the role
The successful candidate will interact with Air Force major commands and bases in support of the worldwide deployment, sustainment, and day-to-day operations of DEAMS. The role requires solid technical and functional experience in DEAMS.
Responsibilities
- Act as the initial DEAMS Functional Management Office (FMO) representative to deploying bases, briefing Base POCs, RAs, and others on DEAMS and planned deployments.
- Assist with base Site Profile distribution and collection of end-user and financial data; analyze the data, organize, and participate in site visits.
- Support DFAS and Air Force (AD, AFRC & ANG) DEAMS end users in registering for DEAMS and assist in identifying required training.
- Facilitate user set-up and assignment of system Roles and Responsibilities.
- Coordinate training activities with assigned bases.
- Manage a comprehensive checklist of deployment and cutover tasks.
- Provide targeted assistance to users based on DEAMS metrics, recurring critical task results, and data analysis.
- Provide ad hoc and on-the-job training to DEAMS users via telephone, video-teleconference, webinar, or on-site visit (when local), including general training for new users and functional problem areas.
- Collect and submit deployment-related metrics.
- Facilitate and promote Strategic Communications/Change Management activities.
- Assist with DEAMS Discoveries/Lessons Learned activities at deployed bases.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of direct DEAMS experience.
- Experience in Air Force Funds Control, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Government Purchase Card, or Defense Finance and Accounting Service.
- Ability to analyze financial data using Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Access, as well as create and use PivotTables and complex functions.
- Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% as part of DEAMS Deployment or to support sustainment activities for MAJCOM of assignment.
- Ability to brief and communicate effectively with senior leaders and managers.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret level security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship).
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience.
- Knowledge of Air Force legacy systems and programs such as:
- Integrated Accounts Payable System (IAPS)
- Standard Base Supply System (SBSS)
- Standard Materiel Accounting System (SMAS)
- General Accounting and Finance System (GAFS)
- Reserve Travel System (RTS)
- Automated Business Service System (ABSS)
- Commander's Resource Integration System (CRIS)
- Intra-governmental Payment and Collection
- Other systems to consider include Automated Funds Management (AFM), Defense Travel System (DTS), G-Invoicing, Government Purchase Card (GPC), Job Order Cost Accounting System II (JOCAS II), and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
Pay
The expected salary range for this position is between $69,000 and $105,000. This range represents base pay only and does not include straight-time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions toward paid benefits, or bonuses. Actual compensation will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).
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.