SAP HANA Financial Expert with Security Clearance

Seeking a highly experienced and recognized expert in Navy ERP systems and DoD/DON financial system migrations to support the Department of the Navy’s strategic initiative to sustain current ERP implementation and to migrate to SAP S4/HANA. This role is critical to the success of the Navy’s financial transformation and will engage directly with senior government leadership, including SES and Flag Officers, to provide thought leadership, technical guidance, and strategic planning. • Lead the sustainment and enhancement change management processes of business and technical solutions supporting Navy ERP transformation initiatives.

• Provide deep subject-matter expertise in Navy ERP, financial management, federal accounting standards and supply chain.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to define strategic direction, resolve complex technical challenges, and drive decision-making.
• Support audit response and remediation efforts, internal controls, and financial process improvements in accordance with GAAP, SFFAS, and OMB policies.
• Validate large financial datasets and transactions from feeder systems to the Navy ERP General Ledger.
• Conduct gap analyses and recommend process changes to support successful migration and post-migration operations.
• Deliver tailored Navy ERP training, develop job aids, and support change management activities across affected Business System Offices (BSOs).
• Design and implement data validation, enrichment, and correction processes for post-migration environments.
• Analyze unmatched transactions and disbursements, perform data cleansing, and support reconciliation efforts.
• Communicate complex analytical concepts clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Extract and analyze data using reporting tools and Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Functional Expertise:

• Recognized expert in financial management, federal accounting, ERP systems, and business transformation.
• Deep familiarity with DON processes, financial systems, and feeder systems.
• Proven ability to independently apply functional and technical knowledge to implement business solutions.
• Experience supporting large-scale ERP migrations in federal or large enterprise environments (1,000+ employees).
• Ability to lead strategic planning and change management initiatives in complex environments.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, including transactional-level execution in Navy ERP.
• Certifications: SAP certification, PMP, or other relevant credentials preferred.
• Skills:
• Expert-level understanding of GAAP, SFFAS, FASAB, OMB Circulars, GAO Handbooks, and Treasury Financial Manual.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data reporting tools.
• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior involvement in Navy ERP migration or sustainment efforts.
• Experience working with Navy BSOs and ERP Sustainment teams.
• Demonstrated success in delivering training and change management support.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and federal audit requirements.

Clearance

• DoD Secret