Senior Financial Analyst

Overview

MDW Associates is seeking Senior Financial Analysts to work in support of our Missile Defense Agency (MDA) customer. The analysts for this position must be capable of applying managerial, technical, and business knowledge and judgment to DoD Business Operations for complex weapon systems. This is a full-time, hybrid position with work based at the Von Braun Complex, Redstone Arsenal, AL.

• Thorough understanding of the 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 as lead of a team to resolve issues and present solutions to senior leadership using business case analyses,  what if  drills, briefings, issue papers, resource reallocation, analysis of alternatives, etc.
• 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.
• Justification and implementation of 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 the effectiveness of programs and operations and analyze financial and budgetary trends.
• Prepare documents and briefings for review and use by DoD senior leadership.
• Be adept at learning and understanding the programmatic aspects of an agency and knowing which program element line is associated with what program and associated technical projects.
• Work independently to solve complex problems.

• 5+ years of experience with a minimum of 2+ years within the DoD required.
• DoD budget and finance experience.
• Leading budget formulation efforts.
• Experience with PPBE process, POM, BES, Top Lines for SandT 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 slate.

• Bachelor s degree in related field required.

• Candidates for this position must currently possess a U.S. Secret Clearance;
  Top Secret clearance is 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 by providing 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 and Integration

* MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or mployment 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 characteristic.*