CSCI is seeking an experienced Functional Analyst to support a Financial Management System Consolidation Analysis and Roadmap initiative. The selected candidates will play a key role in assessing current-state financial management environments, evaluating business and technology capabilities, identifying modernization opportunities, and developing strategic roadmaps for enterprise-wide transformation.
This role requires professionals who can effectively bridge functional and technical perspectives, translating financial management requirements into system, data, process, and architecture solutions while helping technical teams understand business needs and operational impacts.
Responsibilities- Analyze current-state financial management systems, business processes, data flows, and organizational structures
- Conduct assessments of financial operations, technology environments, and enterprise capabilities
- Elicit, document, and validate business, functional, and technical requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and working sessions
- Evaluate accounting, payroll, workforce management, financial reporting, and related operational processes
- Assess existing system architectures, integrations, interfaces, and data dependencies
- Develop current-state and future-state process models, capability assessments, and transformation recommendations
- Identify gaps, risks, opportunities, dependencies, and modernization priorities
- Support the development of financial management system consolidation strategies and implementation roadmaps
- Develop executive-level briefings, decision-support materials, reports, and recommendations
- Collaborate with government stakeholders, functional business teams, program leadership, and technical personnel
- Support governance, organizational change management, performance management, and transition planning activities
- Contribute to enterprise transformation initiatives involving shared services and modernization efforts
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience supporting financial management, business transformation, systems analysis, or enterprise modernization initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to bridge business and technology perspectives within complex organizations
- Experience translating financial management requirements into system, process, data, and architecture solutions
- Strong understanding of financial management functions, including General Ledger Accounting, Budget Formulation and Execution, Financial Reporting, Payroll Operations, Workforce Management, Internal Controls, Audit Support and Compliance
- Experience conducting business process analysis, requirements gathering, and capability assessments
- Excellent analytical, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to present findings and recommendations to senior leaders and executive stakeholders
- Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
- Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional presence
- Knowledge of federal financial management regulations, policies, and standards
- Experience supporting ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday, or similar enterprise financial systems
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture, systems integration, data management, and modernization strategies
- Experience supporting financial management system consolidation, migration, or shared services initiatives
- Knowledge of business process reengineering, operating model design, and organizational transformation methodologies
- Relevant certifications such as PMP, CBAP, Lean Six Sigma, CPA, CGFM, or related credentials
- Financial Management & Technology Integration
• Experience translating accounting, payroll, workforce, and financial management requirements into technology solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders
• Experience evaluating financial management systems, integrations, reporting structures, and supporting technologies - Federal Financial Management
• Strong understanding of federal accounting, financial reporting, audit readiness, compliance, budgeting, and payroll processes
• Experience supporting financial management functions within DoD, Defense agencies, or other federal organizations - Enterprise Transformation & Shared Services
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation initiatives
• Experience designing, implementing, or optimizing shared services operating models
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, organizational structures, business process standardization, technology modernization, and performance management - Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
- Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
- Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
- Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value
- Past experience working with a federal government agency
- Department of War experience is a plus!
CSCI is an award-winning information technology and financial management consulting firm founded on one simple philosophy: “Do what is right, always.” We apply this philosophy across all elements of our growing business, from delivering world-class services for customers to providing an environment where associates thrive both personally and professionally. At CSCI, work and fun aren’t diametrically opposed!
At CSCI, our goal is to hire people with proven track records and retain them with an energizing, diverse company culture. We value each associate’s natural drive to excel, and we provide them with the freedom to do things their way. CSCI seeks the best and brightest in the industry—those who are ready to move their lives and career forward. Join us today and get excited about Mondays again!
Benefits of Working at CSCI- Competitive salaries
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
- Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar
- Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Team building events
- Professional development support
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. CSCI provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require an accommodation, please contact CSCI Human Resources for further assistance. For questions regarding the qualifications listed above, please contact the CSCI Recruiting Team.
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- Categories of Information Collected: Personal identifiers, employment history, educational information, and any other information provided in your application or as part of the interview process.
- Purposes for Collecting Information: To review your application, assess your qualifications, and manage the hiring process.
- Retention and Security: Information collected will be retained indefinitely and will be securely stored and handled in accordance with CCPA guidelines and CSCI Consulting, Inc. policies.
- Rights of Applicants: Under CCPA, California residents have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, delete it, and request restrictions on certain uses. However, some information may be retained as required by law.
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