DAI Financial Analyst

MDW Associates, LLC; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MDW Associates, LLC is looking for a DAI Financial Analyst to support the Comptroller Office of DARPA. This role involves financial analysis, budget assistance, and ensuring compliance with DoD policies. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, with a BA/BS degree mandatory. The company offers competitive benefits and emphasizes diversity.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement/401(k)

Flexible Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in analyzing complex information.
• 5 years of specialized experience in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Support DARPA technical offices with financial help desk assistance.
• Troubleshoot budgetary and financial system issues.
• Analyze dormant funding documents and provide status updates.

Skills

Communication

Analysis

Budgeting

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

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MDW Associates is seeking a highly qualified

DAI Financial Analyst to provide support to the Comptroller Office of our Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) client. DARPA's mission is to maintain the technological superiority of the U.S. military and prevent technological surprise from harming our national security by sponsoring revolutionary, high-payoff research that bridges the gap between fundamental discoveries and their military use. MDW's specific client, the DARPA Comptroller, is the nucleus of "corporate" fiscal activities. Current government requirements are for staff to work remotely; however, this may change in the future.

The DAI Financial Analyst may perform a combination of the following duties:

1. Work with the Comptroller's Budget Analysts to support DARPA technical offices, providing tier 1 financial help desk assistance for fiscal, budgetary, and procurement matters. Responsibilities include reviewing, analyzing, and creating funding documents; tracking internal and external documents; interacting with agents to ensure accurate processing; updating financial systems; and preparing ad hoc reports.
2. Assist in troubleshooting budgetary, execution, or financial system issues, providing guidance, resolving issues, and directing personnel to appropriate contacts.
3. Analyze dormant funding documents regarding commitments, obligations, and expenditures; validate the continued need for funding with internal and external financial staff; compile financial execution data; and provide weekly metrics and status updates.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years in analyzing and evaluating complex textual and/or quantitative information; experience with automated systems, database maintenance, and reporting; strong communication skills; and ability to anticipate and plan.
• 5 years of specialized experience in similar services, knowledge of accounting principles, DoD financial policies, and ability to analyze and prepare financial documents in compliance with the DoD FMR.

Preferred Experience/Skills: Experience with Defense Agency Initiative (DAI).

Education: BA/BS degree required.

Security Clearance: Must possess a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance.

Company Overview: MDW Associates, LLC, founded in 2012, is a small business providing consulting and management services to federal clients, headquartered in Tysons, VA, with offices in Huntsville, AL. Our mission is to support client success through honest assessments, analysis, advice, and communication.

Core Capabilities:

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

MDW is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and nondiscrimination.

Additional Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Retirement/401(k), Flexible Leave.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services