Business Intelligence / Financial Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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