FIAR Consultant-Research Assistant (Top Secret Clearance Required)

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Do you have at least 3 years’ DoD Audit Readiness experience? Do you possess a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility? If you answered yes to both of those questions, and are ready to support a major DoD Client, we invite you to continue and consider applying for this position.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

St. Michael’s is hiring to fill a FIAR Consultant/Research Assistant position to support a Department of Defense (DoD) client. In this position you must have demonstrated knowledge and experience tying materiel management elements to financial statements. This is a client-facing role that will benefit from your previous experience evaluating program deficiencies and preparing briefings for senior DoD leadership. Our core value of Commitment is key as your ability and desire to achieve excellence will assist the client achieve their goal.

LOCATION

MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL (On-Site)

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years experience in a combination of the following:
  • DoD Audit Readiness
  • Tying materiel management elements to financial statements
  • Evaluating program deficiencies and preparing briefings
  • Justifying policy change, systems acquisition, and budget justification
  • Government Contracting including using Wide Area Workflow, Contract Closeout procedures, preparing contract modifications in SPS/PD2
• DAWIA certification appropriate to years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Accounting, Finance,
  • Supply Chain Management, Logistics,
  • Business Administration, Business Management or
  • Information Technology
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and implementing an Audit Remediation Plan to resolve identified weaknesses and ensure FIAR compliance.
• Documenting and assessing financial and material management processes, including identifying risks and internal controls.
• Conducting FIAR discovery and correction efforts, supporting the government in completing corrective actions, and addressing high-risk areas impacting financial statements.
• Assisting in FIAR assertion efforts by compiling audit-ready documentation and supporting the government in the assertion of audit remediation.
• Providing ongoing FIAR sustainment and remediation support, including reviewing compliance, evaluating risks, and recommending procedural improvements.
• Conducting physical inventories, assessing internal controls, and supporting the government's data cleansing efforts to ensure accuracy in financial and property systems.
• Supporting the implementation of corrective action plans, training SOCCENT personnel, and facilitating the development of FIAR-related briefings and reports.
• Assisting with quarterly and monthly reviews, ensuring compliance with federal accounting standards, and supporting the resolution of unliquidated obligations and open document listings.
• Providing audit expertise, developing training materials, and supporting the implementation of new FIAR-related policies and processes.