Position Description:
CGI is seeking a high‑potential Senior Cost Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) with experience in cost management processes for the federal government. The successful candidate will work closely with clients to lead workshops, understand requirements, design and present solutions, configure the system, and complete a full software‑lifecycle implementation of cost‑management business process areas within the federal government. The primary focus is on design, configuration, and testing in financial and cost management for the public sector, with the ability and/or desire to grow and mentor an Agile team focused on Cost Management within the SAP FI/CO modules. This role requires a strong understanding of federal financial accounting processes and solutions.
This position is located in one of CGI Federal's offices in Fairfax, VA; Lebanon, VA; Lafayette, LA; or Knoxville, TN; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Facilitate the implementation of requirements, design solutions, and configure SAP Cost Management for the public sector to enhance the client’s business functionality and overall performance while maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate workshops to review business requirements and translate them into system requirements and cost‑management functions.
• Act as a liaison with the client for troubleshooting: investigate, analyze, and resolve software issues; map business requirements, processes, and objectives; and develop necessary product modifications to meet client needs.
• Perform design, configuration, and testing of the FI/CO modules in SAP S/4HANA to support teams dedicated to cost management.
• Create Functional Design Documents (FDDs) and support the creation of Technical Design Documents (TDDs) and To‑Be cost‑management process designs for SAP FI/CO solutions.
• Be responsible for the successful implementation of cost‑management processes, providing federal financial accounting expertise, guidance, presentations, and instruction to clients.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• Due to contract requirements, U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a CGI background check are required prior to the start of work. Candidates must also have the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance.
• A minimum of 6 years of business consulting experience in cost management and federal financial accounting.
• Knowledge of financial management best practices, including demos, test scripts, and functional/technical design documents.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and discuss strategies and technical information in a manner that builds rapport and is clear to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to analyze problems and provide clear recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Desired qualifications (non‑essential):
• Experience integrating with SAP application areas such as Finance (FI), Cost Management (CO), Project Systems (PS), and Funds Management (FM).
• Knowledge of key integration points between SAP modules.
• Experience with end‑to‑end SAP implementations.
• Certification in SAP S/4HANA.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 - $194,000.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well-being programs
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