Job Description CSCI Consulting is looking for a Senior Financial Management Automation and AI Consultant to support Office of the Undersecretary of War (OUSW) Comptroller initiatives focused on modernizing financial operations through process automation, data analytics, and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). This role bridges federal financial management expertise with emerging digital capabilities to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, enhance audit readiness, and enable data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will assess current financial processes and implement scalable automation and AI-enabled solutions aligned with Department of War (DoW / DoD) financial management modernization priorities.

Responsibilities

Analyze current-state financial operations (e.g., budget execution, reconciliations, reporting, funds control) to identify inefficiencies, risks, and control gaps Document business processes and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and auditability Support audit readiness initiatives, including corrective action plans (CAPs), internal controls, and documentation standards Design and implement automation solutions for recurring financial processes such as reconciliations, reporting, data validation, and workflow tracking Leverage tools such as Power Platform, RPA solutions, and analytics platforms to reduce manual effort and improve consistency Translate functional

Requirements

into technical automation use cases and collaborate with developers and IT stakeholders Identify and evaluate practical AI/GenAI use cases within federal financial management (e.g., document analysis, workflow triage, anomaly detection, reporting support) Assist in integrating AI capabilities into existing financial workflows while ensuring compliance with DoW governance and security

Establish controls, validation procedures, and human-in-the-loop processes for AI-supported outputs Ensure automation and AI solutions align with internal control frameworks and audit

Maintain traceability, documentation, and proper segregation of duties within automated processes Support coordination with auditors, internal control teams, and system owners Provide advisory support to senior OUSW(C) stakeholders on financial management modernization strategies Develop reports, briefings, and recommendations on automation and AI initiatives Support change management, including training, SOP development, and user adoption strategies Minimum

Senior Financial Management Automation & AI Consultant