Financial Analyst

MDW Associates, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Leave Policy

Job summary

MDW Associates, LLC is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War in Dayton, OH. This on-site role requires expertise in cost and pricing analysis and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The analyst will manage multiple tasks and provide analysis related to contract financing and negotiations.

The position offers various benefits including health, dental, retirement plans, and more. An active Secret Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of practical experience.
• 1 year of recent staff level experience.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost and pricing analysis for Major Defense Programs.
• Research and analyze contract cost and finance.
• Provide analysis to support negotiation outcomes.

Skills

Cost and pricing analysis

Strong communication skills

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Financial Analyst

MDW Associates is currently seeking a Financial Analyst to work with our government client in Dayton, OH. The Financial Analyst will support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), which plays a critical role within the Department of War (DoW). This role is on‑site five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost and pricing analysis support on Major Defense Programs or special focus programs in a sole source environment.
• Research and analyze contract cost, pricing, finance, and provide advice on those topics to leadership.
• Gather and analyze data regarding the impact of contract financing on the war industry.
• Provide pricing analysis in support of contract financing and other special studies.
• Perform extensive quantitative analysis, including cash flow analysis.
• Prepare draft cost analyses and price reasonableness assessments.
• Provide analysis and guidance to program offices to support successful negotiation outcomes, including use of actual historical costs, streamlined approaches for analyzing proposal data, and impact of finance and cash flow on the deal.
• Support negotiation teams in navigating pricing issues associated with the appropriate use of the commercial preference.
• Develop and provide tools and training on cost, pricing, and negotiation techniques.
• Manage the Sole Source Peer Review program and pricing consulting engagements, tracking program plans, facilitating program interface, documenting results, and sharing best practices across the Department.

Required Experience & Skills

• At least 5 years of practical experience and at least 1 year of recent staff level (Component level or higher).
• Capable of working independently in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple concurrent tasks with urgent deadlines and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required.

Security Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance is required.

Benefits

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

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, 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.