Title: Business Intelligence / Financial Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location: Jefferson City, MO (Hybrid Onsite + Remote)
Duration: 12 Months
Hours: Up to 40 hours/week
Overview
A government transportation agency is seeking an experienced Financial Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large-scale enterprise transformation program. This role is key to transitioning from a legacy financial system to a modern enterprise platform, including ERP, EPM, HCM, and Project Portfolio Management (PPM).
The SME will serve as a bridge between business and technology teams, ensuring financial processes, federal funding requirements, and transportation-specific reporting are accurately implemented within the new system.
Key Responsibilities
Business & Financial SME Support
- Provide expertise in financial processes including:
- Accounts Payable / Receivable
- Inventory management
- Project financial reporting
- General ledger and distribution processes
- Align financial operations with enterprise system design and implementation
- Translate complex financial workflows into functional requirements and system documentation
Program Support
- Support development and implementation of enterprise systems, including ERP, EPM/PPM, and HCM integrations
- Participate in workshops, task assignments, and system design sessions
- Act as liaison between internal teams and program stakeholders
Documentation & Analysis
- Develop and maintain business process documentation, functional specifications, and workflows
- Ensure documentation aligns with program deliverables and regulatory requirements
- Update materials based on system changes and enhancements
Training & Knowledge Transfer
- Create training materials, user guides, and presentations
- Conduct training sessions for end users (onsite and virtual)
- Ensure effective knowledge transfer for long-term operational sustainability
Operational Support & Issue Resolution
- Address system issues, user questions, and enhancement requests
- Troubleshoot and resolve functional and financial system issues
- Support ongoing improvements and minor system enhancements
Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Maintain consistent communication with leadership and project teams
- Collaborate with finance, IT, and external partners
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Compliance & Federal Funding Expertise
- Ensure compliance with federal and state funding requirements
- Support processes related to grants, reimbursements, and financial reporting
- Maintain alignment with transportation program standards and regulations
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience with government financial systems (legacy ERP platforms)
- 8+ years of experience in financial services processes within the public sector
- 8+ years of project costing experience in transportation or similar industries
- Strong experience with federal funding processes, compliance, and reporting
- Deep understanding of:
- Government accounting structures
- Financial reporting frameworks
- Funding distribution and reimbursement processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with state government agencies (strongly preferred)
- Experience supporting large-scale ERP or financial system implementations
- Background in government transformation or modernization initiatives
- Experience in hybrid work environments
- Exposure to enterprise system migrations and change management
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
Work Environment & Additional Requirements
- Hybrid role requiring onsite presence in Jefferson City, MO
- Availability for occasional after-hours support
- Must pass a state-level background check
- Equipment and remote access support will be provided
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