Lodestar Consulting is currently seeking multiple full-time AF MRO Financial SMEs at multiple experience levels to join our team in support of our Air Force client.  We are a fast-growing small business (named to Inc5000's list of fast growing private companies in America multiple years in a row and Best Places to Work for consecutive years). We are seeking dynamic thinkers and outstanding communicators who want to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and grow with Lodestar Consulting Inc.

We focus on hiring and developing top talent to provide superior support to our clients, and to grow and develop our team for long-term repeatable success. Our team members are experienced, professional, enthusiastic, and able to quickly apply their skills to diverse situations to ensure our client’s needs are met. If you love to solve problems, assist clients in emerging technologies, or simply drive meaningful change for clients, there’s a place for you at Lodestar Consulting!

This role will serve as a key member of AFMC/FM & AFSC/FM interacting with the HQ, Air Logistic Complexes, and bases in support of the worldwide sustainment and day-to-day operations of MRO. The candidate will provide a broad range of FM expertise including data analytics, budget formulation and execution, and will assist project teams. The candidate will also develop and support applicable methodologies, tools, approaches, and points of view related to the MRO solution. This role shall involve, but is not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Act as the initial representative to base MRO users
• Support DFAS and ALC MRO users with FM questions
• Help resolve MRO 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 MRO metrics, recurring critical task results, and results of other data analysis
• Provide ad hoc and on-the-job training to MRO 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 MRO Help Desk, e.g., surge and end-of-year processes
• Participate in MRO process improvement workshops identifying gaps, and providing solutions to bridge gaps and enhance processes

Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in AFWCF 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 AFWCF Lines of Accounting and financial data elements
• The successful candidate must also be willing and able to travel as required or to support sustainment activities for their MAJCOM/Command of assignment
• Knowledge of AFWCF legacy systems, such as the D035 Suite, DMAPS,  the Standard Base Supply System (SBSS), the Standard Materiel Accounting System (SMAS), the General Accounting and Finance System (GAFS_BL & GAFS-R), is 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
• Ability to brief and communicate effectively with senior leaders and managers

Desired Skills:

• The preferred candidate will reside within accessible range of one of these sites:
  • Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (Tinker Air Force Base, OK)
  • Ogden Air Logistics Comples (Ogden Air Force Base, UT)
  • Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (Robins Air Force Base, GA)
  • Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH)
• Familiarity with AFWCF 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

Education:

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration

Security Clearance:

• Must have an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship).

The expected total compensation range for this position is between $80,000 and $180,000.  Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) 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). 

Travel and relocation expenses may be considered based on the appropriate candidate. If you are looking to learn and contribute to a rapidly growing consulting and financial management business, we'd love to hear from you. Please No Sponsors or Agencies!

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