DAI Functional/Technical Expert

Job Description

CSCI is seeking an experienced Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) Expert to support our DoW and Defense Agency clients. This role requires deep hands-on expertise operating, the DAI ERP solution, with strong functional knowledge of federal financials, workflows, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting DAI implementations or sustainment efforts across Defense agencies, with the ability to troubleshoot issues, evaluate capabilities, and guide stakeholders through system functionality and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for DAI, functionality, workflows, and financial modules (Order to Cash (O2C), Cost Accounting (CA), Procure to Pay (P2P), Budget to Report (B2R)
• Assist to define DAI setups, user roles, and business processes to meet mission and compliance needs
• Support financial managers and end users in navigating DAI, submitting transactions, troubleshooting errors, and understanding system behaviors
• Analyze financial data extracted from DAI to support budget formulation, execution, reconciliation, and financial reporting
• Document system changes, configuration updates, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and functional requirements
• Provide training, job aids, and guidance to government users, ensuring accurate and compliant use of DAI functionality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system owners, financial staff, auditors, and integration partners, to maintain alignment and resolve issues
• Support audit readiness efforts by validating financial system outputs, ensuring appropriate controls, and assisting with documentation and evidence requests
• Recommend enhancements to financial workflows, reporting capabilities, and system usage to improve operational effectiveness

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience configuring or operating DAI within a Defense Agency environment
• Deep understanding of DAI functional modules and their integration with federal financial workflows
• Strong grasp of federal appropriations, budget execution, Treasury reporting, and Defense financial management processes
• Ability to analyze financial data from DAI and translate system outputs into actionable insights
• Experience troubleshooting DAI errors, workflow failures, transaction issues, and data discrepancies
• Proficiency with data tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, or similar platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain a security clearance
• Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
• Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
• Professional presence

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of DoD financial structures, appropriations, and audit requirements and how they map into DAI
• Experience supporting Air Force, DFAS, DLA, DHRA, or other Defense components using DAI
• Familiarity with Oracle EBS/Oracle ERP, DEAMS, or related financial systems
• Experience with workflow optimization, process mapping, or financial system modernization efforts
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team
• Strong customer-service orientation and confidence engaging with government clients
• 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 agency / state or local government agency
• Department of War experience is a plus!
  

About CSCI

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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The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.