Business Intelligence / Financial Subject Matter Expert (SME) - BI 0410 NP#01

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 For more details reach at nparmar@navitassols.com.