Federal - Air Force Financial Database SME

Lodestarcs; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodestar Consulting is seeking a Financial Database Subject Matter Expert (SME) to design and implement database solutions that extract, transform, and compare data between Sub-Ledger and General Ledger systems for Air Force support.

The role emphasizes developing reliable reconciliation tools, data structures, and audit remediation capabilities, with a focus on scalability, data integrity, and thorough documentation. A DoD clearance and related experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT/CS or related field.
• Strong experience designing and managing financial databases and audits.
• Proficient in SQL, data modeling, and cross-system data reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement database solutions for extraction, transformation and cross-system comparison of financial data.
• Develop data models to support reconciliation, traceability, and auditability of transactions.
• Create automated tools to compare sub-ledger and general ledger data and identify discrepancies.
• Provide technical documentation and support testing and auditors with data extracts.

Skills

SQL

Database architecture

Financial data

Data reconciliation

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

AXOL

Advana

CDS

CRIS

DEAMS

GAFS-R

GAFS-BL

IAPS

PIEE

WAWF

Job description

Lodestar Consulting is currently seeking a full-time Financial Database Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team in support of the Air Force. 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, 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 be responsible for designing and implementing database solutions that enable accurate data extraction, transformation, and comparison between Sub-Ledger and General Ledger (GL) systems. This role supports detailed audit research and analysis by developing reliable, repeatable comparison tools and data structures that facilitate reconciliation, root-cause analysis, and audit remediation This role shall involve, but is not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain database architectures to support extraction, storage, and analysis of financial data from Sub-Ledger and General Ledger systems
• Develop data models that enable efficient reconciliation, traceability, and auditability of financial transactions
• Ensure database designs support scalability, performance, and data integrity
• Develop and optimize data extraction processes from source systems, including sub-ledgers and general ledger environments
• Perform data transformation and normalization to enable accurate cross-system comparisons
• Ensure extracted data aligns with accounting structures, chart of accounts, and reporting requirements
• Build automated or semi-automated tools to compare sub-ledger and general ledger data
• Design queries, views, and scripts to identify discrepancies, variances, and anomalies
• Enable drill-down capabilities to trace discrepancies to source transactions
• Implement data validation and reconciliation controls to ensure accuracy and completeness of extracted data
• Develop technical documentation describing database structures, extraction logic, data assumptions, mappings, transformation logic, and comparison methodologies
• Support testing and validation of comparison tools to confirm audit reliability
• Support auditors and financial analysts by providing data extracts, comparison outputs, and technical explanations

Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant designing and managing databases in support of financial or audit-related analytics
• Strong proficiency in SQL and database architecture principles
• Experience extracting, transforming, and reconciling data across multiple systems
• Familiarity with financial systems, Sub-Ledgers, and General Ledger structures

Desired Skills:

• Experience working in regulated or audited financial environments
• Experience supporting financial audits or audit-readiness initiatives
• Experience supporting large enterprise financial systems (e.g., ERP environments, DEAMS)
• Experience working in regulated, secure, Department of Defense or other federal agency environments
• Detailed familiarity with AF Lines of Accounting and financial data elements
• Knowledge of accounting principles related to Sub-Ledger and General Ledger integration
• Familiarity with the following systems/software and terminology preferred
  • Access Online (AXOL)
  • Advana
  • Central Disbursing System (CDS)
  • Commander's Resource Integration System (CRIS)
  • Defense Cash Management System (DCMS)
  • Defense Enterprise Accounting Management System (DEAMS)
  • Deployable Disbursing System (DDS)
  • Defense Transaction Interface Module (DTIM)
  • Financial Management Suite (FMSuite); FRC module
  • General Accounting and Finance System Base Level (GAFS-BL)
  • General Accounting and Finance System Re-Engineered (GAFS-R)
  • Integrated Accounts Payable System (IAPS)
  • Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC)
  • Mechanization of Contract Administration System (MOCAS)
  • Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
  • Reserve Travel System (RTS)
  • Standard Base Supply System (SBSS)
  • Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience

Security Clearance:

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

The expected total compensation range for this position is between $110,000 and $150,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. 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.

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