Intermediate Budget Analyst

MDW Associates; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Group Life Insurance/Disability

Retirement/401(k)

Flexible Leave Policy

Job summary

MDW Associates is seeking an Intermediate Budget Analyst to support NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The role partners with scientists, engineers, and leadership to drive budgeting, planning, and resource management on-site.

The position requires strong analytical skills, Excel/PowerPoint proficiency, and Power BI experience, with a focus on data-driven decision making and effective financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of budgeting/financial experience.
• Strong analytical skills with data tools.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel/PowerPoint.
• Experience with Power BI and data visualization.
• Knowledge of automated financial systems and reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Partner with PIs and project teams to support budgeting and execution.
• Analyze budget and workforce data to identify trends/risks.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, spending plans, and submissions.
• Monitor funding and expenditures; propose resource optimizations.
• Prepare financial reports and variance analyses for leadership.
• Support PPBE activities and related budget formulation efforts.
• Use Power BI and analytics tools to generate insights.
• Assist with cost proposals for research and technology initiatives.
• Coordinate with NASA HQ to resolve budget issues and data requests.
• Identify process improvements for reporting and financial management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Financial data analysis

Written communication

Confidentiality

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

SAP

Business Objects (BOBJ)

Job description

MDW Associates is seeking an Intermediate Budget Analyst to join our team in support of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and the Science and Technology Office at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to groundbreaking research, technology development, and mission-critical programs that help shape the future of space exploration. The selected candidate will serve as a trusted financial advisor, partnering with scientists, engineers, Principal Investigators, and NASA leadership to support strategic planning, budget execution, and resource management.

This position is located on-site and requires regular in-person collaboration with NASA customers and project teams.

The Intermediate Budget Analyst may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:

• Partnering with Principal Investigators, branch leadership, and multidisciplinary project teams to support financial planning and budget execution.
• Analyzing budget and workforce data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Developing and maintaining project budgets, spending plans, phasing plans, and budget submissions.
• Monitoring project funding and expenditures while providing strategic recommendations to optimize resources and improve execution.
• Preparing financial reports, presentations, and detailed variance analyses for management review.
• Supporting Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities and related budget formulation efforts.
• Utilizing Power BI and other data analytics tools to create meaningful insights and support data-driven decision making.
• Assisting with cost proposal development and financial planning activities for research and technology initiatives.
• Collaborating with NASA Headquarters resource and financial personnel to resolve issues, interpret guidance, and provide required budget information.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, and enhance financial management practices.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience
• Must possess strong analytical skills to accurately analyze financial data using advanced tools and processes
• Proficient MS Office Applications including advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of and experience with Power BI
• A knowledge & understanding of automated financial systems and budgetary report generation
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills (as demonstrated through past performance in preparing financial reports and documents)
• Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• SAP and Business Objects (BOBJ) or other accounting systems
• Experience developing cost proposal for Principal Investigators
• Government Financial Processes

Education Requirement(s):

• Candidates for this position must possess a BA/BS degree.

Clearance Requirement(s):

• Public Trust - Candidates for this position must be submitted for a background investigation in order to satisfy government requirements.

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in McClean, VA with employees in various locations in the United States. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.

Our core capabilities include:

• 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.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

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

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.