Mid-level Financial Analyst

MDW Associates is seeking Mid-level Financial Analysts to support our Missile Defense Agency (MDA) customer. The role requires managerial, technical, and business judgment in DoD Business Operations for complex weapon systems. This full‑time, hybrid position is based at the Von Braun Complex, Redstone Arsenal, AL.

• Thorough understanding of DoD or MDA Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Implementation of OSD PPBE guidance to develop budget justification documentation for the Program and Budget Review (P ) and President's Budget (PB) for RDT&E, O&M, Procurement and MILCON appropriations.
• Work independently or lead a team to resolve issues and present solutions to senior leadership using business case analyses, “what if” drills, briefings, issue papers, resource reallocation, and analysis of alternatives.
• Perform strategic planning, business case analysis, Program Objective Memorandum (POM), and budget formulation (i.e., Congressional justification materials) under Government direction with federal funds execution in multiple appropriations.
• Understand and apply relevant Financial Management Regulations and OMB Circular A‑11.
• Justify and implement Above or Below Threshold Reprogramming.
• Organize, analyze, and consolidate financial data for program acquisition planning, reviews, and reporting.
• Track and report financial execution spending rates against established internal and external controls using DoD and MDA databases.
• Maintain financial databases of the agency’s operating budget.
• Prepare and execute program funding requests (PRs, MIPR).
• Defend the budget and spend plans to internal/external stakeholders by developing supporting products.
• Provide daily supervision and direction to support teams.
• Prepare analysis and evaluation of effectiveness of programs and operations; analyze financial and budgetary trends.
• Prepare documents and briefings for review and use by DoD senior leadership.
• Be adept at learning and understanding programmatic aspects of an agency and knowing which program elements are associated with which technical projects.
• Work independently to solve complex problems.

• DoD budget and finance experience.
• Leading budget formulation efforts.
• Experience with PPBE process, POM, BES, top lines for S&T within DoD.
• Experience building accurate and defensible budgets for DoD offices.
• Knowledge of funding execution process.
• DoD organization structure.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and the MS Office product suite.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; (5+) years of experience with a minimum of (2+) years within the DoD.

• Current U.S. Secret Clearance required;
  Top Secret clearance preferred.

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in McLean, VA with a strong presence in Huntsville, AL. We provide federal government clients with financial management, strategic planning, acquisition, and program execution. Our mission is to make our clients more successful through honest assessments, exceptional analysis, innovative thinking, and unwavering client partnership.

• Strategic Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Programming and Justification
• Budget Execution
• Acquisition Management
• Financial Systems Support & Integration

MDW Associates, LLC (“MDW”) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial‑minded persons.

Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance / Long Term Disability / Short Term Disability
• Retirement / 401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy