Civilian Payroll Contractor Support-Army AFI
Redwood Strategy Group, Inc.
Apply to this job Multiple hybrid Until 10/5/2026 7+ years exp First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description
Redwood Strategy Group (RSG) is a minority owned, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) founded on over 17 years of thought-to-action leadership supporting military departments, Department of Defense, and agencies across the U.S. Federal Government with transformation, strategy, and operations. At RSG, we are committed to our company foundation - our employees. The minute you start working here, you become an integral part of our team, our future, and you will play a key role in the continued growth of our company.
Innovative Solutions. Cultivated Talent. Accelerative Success.
Redwood Strategy Group is searching for multiple Civilian Payroll Contractor Support to support the U.S. Army’s Financial Improvement (AFI) Program.
The Civilian Payroll Contractor provides analytical, audit, and operational support to the Army’s Financial Improvement (AFI) initiatives related to civilian payroll. This role supports audit remediation, internal controls testing, and payroll data analysis to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable Army and Federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Ability to perform data analysis and reconcile information from multiple sources.
- Ability to review payroll transactions and test results for completeness and accuracy.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify control gaps and recommend process improvements.
- Comfortable working with large volumes of data.
Communication Skills
- Ability to draft clear, concise, and professional emails to government stakeholders.
- Ability to prepare meeting minutes, briefing materials, and status reports.
Organizational Skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Ability to meet strict last-minute deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Strong documentation and file management practices.
Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of federal financial management experience, including at least 3 years of federal accounting experience. Relevant commercial experience may be considered in lieu of federal experience.
Systems Experience
Familiar with or ability to quickly understand systems such as:
- SharePoint
- AFACTS (Audit Findings and Corrective Tracking System)
- DCPDS
- DCPS
- ATAAPS
- GFEBS
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Internal controls
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Audit concepts
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Risk assessments
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Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
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Testing methodologies
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Root cause analysis
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Experience supporting financial statement audits or audit remediation efforts is highly preferred.
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- Familiarity with Federal civilian payroll operations.
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- Basic understanding of U.S. Army organizational structure and business processes.
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- Knowledge of Army Financial Management policies, regulations, or guidance is preferred.
Federal Government Knowledge
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Audit and Internal Controls
Working knowledge of:
Education/Certifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a directly related field (a Master’s in one of these fields may substitute if the undergraduate degree is not related), or
- An active and current certification: one of the following: CPA, CIA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM, PMP, SAFe, or ITIL.
Clearance
- Interim Secret or above
Desired Skills
- Strong working knowledge of federal financial systems and processes, with an emphasis on audit response, and financial policy implementation.
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams and engage effectively with senior government stakeholders.
- Familiarity with DoD financial systems, policies, and compliance frameworks including FFMIA and other audit-related regulations.
- Demonstrated experience with strategic communications, training, and change management within large organizations.
- Ability to distill complex data into actionable insights for leadership.
By submitting my application, I declare that all the above information is correct and accurate.
RSG offers a first-class total rewards package that includes competitive salaries, medical, dental and life insurance plans, 401k matching, generous leave programs, tuition reimbursement, professional development; and more!
RSG is an equal opportunity employer/veteran/disability/41 CFR 60-1.4. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or RSG policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability, religious observances, or other designated areas as defined by law will be considered in accordance with applicable law and RSG policy.
Compensation (from employer):
75000–88000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Support Army AFI payroll projects through data analysis, audits, and process improvements.
Job title
Civilian Payroll Contractor Support-Army AFI
Experience level
7+ years
Minimum experience
7+ years exp
Industry
government
Location requirements
Multiple locations, remote work possible
Salary
$75k–$88k
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
federal financial managementdata analysisinternal controlsaudit conceptssystem knowledge
Preferred skills
federal financial systemsstakeholder managementDoD policieschange managementdata insights
Specializations
payrollauditinternal controlsdata analysisfederal government
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
United States
Remote Country