Society of Defense Financial Management

SDFM Data Analytics & Decision Support Summit

Reston, VA

October 23, 2025

Management Concepts is looking forward to exhibiting and presenting a session at the SDFM Data Analytics & Decision Support event (DA/DS), “Empowering Audit Excellence with Data-Driven Insights.”

Attend Our Session

“The FM Data Strategist: Driving Audit Readiness and Decision Support Without Becoming a Data Analyst”

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Time: TBA

In an era where audit excellence and accountability depend on data fluency, DoD financial managers must evolve—not into data analysts, but into data strategists. This panel explores how financial management (FM) professionals can adopt a data strategist mindset to enhance audit readiness, support internal controls, and influence strategic decisions, without needing deep technical expertise.

Attendees will walk away with:

A practical framework for evolving FM roles in data-rich audit environments
Examples of success using existing tools and targeted training
Ideas for enabling a data-savvy FM workforce without overburdening with analytics training
Guidance on how to shape conversations with leadership, auditors, and stakeholders using a strategist lens

Visit Our Booth

Stop by our exhibit space to find out more about the many ways Management Concepts supports the DoD FM community as the exclusive training provider of the Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training Course (EDFMTC), and through learning programs, custom portals, certificate programs, complimentary webinars, and more.

New Courses in Financial Management:

New courses in Data Analytics:

Stephen L. Maier

President (outgoing)

As president of Management Concepts, Steve is a passionate people- and customer-centric leader who is focused on developing business relationships with top-tier executives, guiding the company vision and mission while overseeing business development and operations activities to constantly improve the caliber and delivery of training, professional development, and talent management services. For much of his career, Steve has been active in the federal government marketplace and is acutely aware of workforce development technology and trends. In addition, he is a member of software developer Privia’s board of directors.

Steve was awarded a BS in computer and information science from University of Michigan and an MS in computer science from Johns Hopkins University.