FIAR Consultant-Research Assistant (Top Secret Clearance Required)

About the role

St. Michael’s is hiring a Consultant/FIAR Research Analyst to support a Department of Defense client. The role ensures a systematic process is in place and identifies obstacles for achieving auditable financial statements for all MFP-11 funds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a systematic process is in place and identify obstacles for achieving auditable financial statements for all MFP-11 funds
• Assist in using the FIAR Methodology to facilitate the establishment of controls and implementation of process improvements and recommendations for solutions in areas where audit remediation is not currently achievable
• Identify and document financial processes focusing on processes, controls and systems that report budgetary information
• Provide business process narratives and flowcharts to provide a description of how personnel perform a specific business process, the risks the process poses, and the controls required to mitigate the risks
• Train SOF AT&L personnel on implementation of CAPs
• Provide substantiating documentation in response to SOF AT&L audit samples and work with the respective Directorate OPRs to ensure 100% of suspense(s) are met
• Facilitate response to and document all OSD/USSOCOM/taskers and data calls as related to FIAR
• Facilitate development and provide FIAR briefings and updates to SOF AT&L leadership as required
• Provide audit expertise and guidance to SOF AT&L PEO and Directorate OPRs and support management of FIAR portal sites
• Facilitate implementation of new OSD, Agency and SOCOM policies to support FIAR compliance, to include documenting processes and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Accounting/Finance
• Experience with audit remediation requirements for DoD or other federal agencies
• Experience evaluating program deficiencies and preparing briefings for senior DoD leadership
• Experience justifying policy change, systems acquisition, and budget justification
• Experience in Government Finance and Execution including use of systems such as: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), EDA, DEAMS, GFEBS, NERP, SABRS, CRISA, DAI, ADVANA, TS/SCI Clearance

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience with DoD or other federal agency

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k)-retirement plan; paid time off; and professional development support. Join a company with a conscience – one that invests in your well-being and professional growth.