SME Business and Financial Operations Specialist Full-time Permanent Position Secret or higher

SME Business and Financial Operations Specialist –
Full-time Permanent Position – Secret or higher

BizFirst is assisting
our client with recruiting a full-time SME Business and Financial Operations
Specialist to work at Scott AFB/southern IL. Our client is a boutique
consulting firm that employs consultants and professionals with unique skill
sets to support the federal government with strategic execution, financial
process enablement, IT systems, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
implementation.

What will you do?

As a SME Business and
Financial Operations Specialist, you will leverage your extensive experience
and expertise to manage and execute high-visibility, mission-critical projects.
You will perform all functional duties independently, often overseeing the
efforts of junior staff or managing the contributions of an entire project
team. Your role will focus on enhancing financial systems and processes,
developing innovative solutions, and driving long-term business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

·       Apply a deep understanding of financial reporting
standards, audit processes, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and
compliance.

·       Analyze complex financial systems, identify improvements,
and implement enhancements in financial reporting and operational processes.

·       Support Federal Government or Department of Defense (DoD)
financial initiatives with your specialized knowledge.

·       Develop innovative solutions and methodologies to address
complex financial and operational challenges, ensuring effective execution.

·       Lead and contribute to the creation and revision of
financial project deliverables, performance metrics, and strategic goals.

·       Work with cross-functional teams to implement advanced
financial technology solutions and ensure project alignment with business
objectives.

·       Provide expert guidance and leadership to less senior
staff, ensuring high standards and successful project outcomes.

·       Drive long-term business outcomes by developing and
implementing strategies that enhance financial systems and processes.

·       Oversee the efforts of junior staff and manage the
contributions of an entire project team, ensuring project objectives are met.

Requirements:

·       Over 10 years of experience in business and financial
operations or a related field.

·       BA/BS or MA/MS degree in a relevant discipline.

·       Deep understanding of financial reporting standards, audit processes,
and internal controls.

·       Experience supporting the Federal Government or Department
of Defense (DoD).

·       Demonstrated ability to perform all functional duties
independently with minimal supervision.

·       Proven track record of handling complex, high-visibility
projects.

·       Experience overseeing junior staff and managing project
teams.

·       Strong analytical skills with the capacity for creative
problem-solving.

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits:

•         Family
Health Care (54% cost covered for the entire family)

•         Family
Dental (54% cost covered for the entire family)

•         Family
Vision (54% cost covered for the entire family)

•         Flexible
Spending Account

•         Overutilization
bonuses for Time and Materials (T&M) contracts

•         Lifetime
Event Bonuses (e.g., child marriage)

•         Profit-sharing
arrangement for any work brought into the company

•         Unlimited
Leave with Approval

•         401k
100% employer match on first 4% invested

•         $1000
training budget

Work
Authorization/Clearance:

•         US
Citizen with active Secret Clearance or higher or active Interim Secret
Clearance or higher.

Schedule:

•         Monday
to Friday

Work Location:

•         On
client site (Scott AFB/southern IL).