Senior Audit Readiness Subject Matter Expert - Clearance Required

OverviewLMI is seeking a Senior Audit Readiness Subject Matter Expert (SME) that support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Sustainment (OASW(Sustainment)) in its mission to assure compliance and governance to enable the delivery and sustainment of critical capabilities to U.S. Service Members and our allies. Ensures a balance of logistics and sustainment priorities, while creating and maintaining efficient and effective financial and business processes. LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.ResponsibilitiesSupervise onsite skilled personnel with the needed technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of DoW audit readiness and asset management. Provide audit readiness and asset management analysis to define target state and assess feasibility and implementation of integrating asset, logistics, and financial management data bases to support standardized data reporting of materiel. Integrate asset, logistics, and financial data source for comprehensive reporting and assist the Government in implementing standardized processes that support effective asset accountability and supply chain operations. Supervise onsite skilled personnel with the needed technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of DoW asset and material management requirements to support financial statement audit and audit readiness. Complies with the Federal audit and accounting standards, Federal Laws and Regulations, Defense Logistics Management Standards, and DoW Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) guidelines for areas such as: tracking and reporting costs, assets, expenditures. Assess Department of the Air Force (DAF), Department of the Navy (DoN), and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) asset management systems to include data structure and interface requirements. Create structure that provides the DAF, DoN, and DLA the ability to execute well-controlled end to end asset management scope of all F-35 assets.  Provide Total Asset Visibility for all F-35 supply parts through an approved DoW Accountable Property System of Record (APSR). Identify current policy, guidance, and processes for cataloging and provisioning of F-35 commodities and equipment. Communicate and coordinate with OASW(Sustainment) leadership and key stakeholders to track progress, resolve issues, and identify risks. Convey complex technical information to senior leadership in actionable formats. QualificationsRequired:Secret clearance is required. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or similar business-related field. Minimum of ten (10) years of experience performing audit readiness or asset management for the DoW. Specific experience in developing and executing successful holistic audit readiness and remediation strategies that can withstand independent public accounting scrutiny. Experience with asset valuation and internal control design and implementation with comparable scope to the F-35 program. Knowledgeable of DoW FIAR guidelines and approved DoW APSRs such as the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS). Strong MS Office skills (including Excel and SharePoint). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desired:Master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or similar business-related field. Ability to create and foster a cooperative, respectful work environment. High-energy, enthusiasm, and ability to effectively interact with clients at all levels in government and industry. Relevant certifications, such as CPA or DAWIA (Financial Management), CDFM is desired. Target Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances. Job LocationsUS-VA-AlexandriaJob SummaryID: 2026-14674# of Openings: 1