What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Functional Manager position at MetaPhase Consulting?
At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.
Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.
Are you ready to:
Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
- Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
- Be the difference and make it happen?
MetaPhase is seeking a Lead Functional Manager (LFM) to support an U.S. Department of Homeland Security Financial Systems Modernization (FSM) program. This role is integral to a high-impact initiative that will modernize legacy financial, procurement, and asset systems by enabling data readiness for transition to SAP S/4HANA. The LFM will apply federal financial accounting expertise to lead data quality and validation efforts across complex financial domains and collaborate closely with both government stakeholders and MetaPhase’s FSM Data Management team.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Act as the functional lead for legacy data validation and reconciliation across DHS’ financial, procurement, contract lifecycle, and asset management systems
- Apply federal accounting principles to analyze and cleanse transactional and master data in preparation for conversion to S/4HANA
- Develop and implement data quality measures, assessment techniques, and long-term validation strategies to ensure audit-readiness
- Collaborate with federal financial subject matter experts and MetaPhase’s Data Management Team to align on data validation approaches and ERP mapping logic
- Lead and support efforts in identifying data anomalies, recommending resolutions, and documenting remediation activities
- Leverage SAP S/4HANA functional knowledge to support downstream conversion logic and test planning
- Provide guidance and oversight during ETL processes, conversion testing, and go-live readiness
- Mentor junior consultants and contribute to MetaPhase's knowledge base for federal financial systems
What We Need From You (Required):
- U.S. Citizenship is required (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- Association of Government Accountants (AGA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
- 10 years of experience in federal accounting, including data analysis, reconciliation, cleansing, and validation
- 10 years of experience with federal financial applications such as Oracle, Altimate, or SAP
- 8 years of experience with SAP S/4HANA modules including MM, FI, CO, PS, FS, SD, and BW
- 5 years leading Federal Financial projects across finance, procurement, and asset management
- 5 years conducting federal business process analysis and improvements
- Functional Lead on 3–4 SAP Federal Financial implementations
- 5 years of experience in ETL and data conversion processes for federal systems
Bonus Points (Desired):
- Prior experience supporting DHS ERP modernization initiatives
- Familiarity with DHS data governance, FFMIA, and audit-readiness requirements
- Additional certifications: PMP, SAFe Agilist, or SAP certifications in financial modules
Work Setup & Travel:
- Hybrid - Based in Washington, DC. Occasional travel may be required.
Clearance & Education:
- Must be able to obtain Public Trust
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, IT Management, or related field
Benefits & Perks:
At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.
Compensation:
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 $120k - $140k.
About MetaPhase
MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:
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- Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023
- Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
- Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
- Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020
MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Salary : $120 - $140