Junior Financial Analyst

MDW Associates; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MDW Associates is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The role focuses on budgeting, PPBE-related tasks, and financial analysis to aid program execution.

The ideal candidate will have DoD budgeting knowledge, strong Excel skills, and the ability to brief leadership with clear solutions. On-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DoD and/or MDA Planning, Programming, Budget Formulation and Execution (PPBE).
• Ability to develop budget justification materials and analyze budget execution.
• Ability to independently resolve issues and present solutions to senior leadership using analyses and briefings.
• Understanding of Financial Management Regulations and OMB Circular A-11.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to solve complex problems.
• Perform strategic planning, PPBE, and budget formulation under Government direction with federal funds execution.

Skills

PPBE knowledge

Budget formulation

DoD/MDA familiarity

Financial analysis

Independent problem solving

Stakeholder briefings

OMB Circular A-11

Education

High School Diploma

BA/BS in related field

Tools

Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

MDW Associates

MDW Associates is currently seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to provide support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Redstone Arsenal, AL. The Junior Financial Analyst may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Work independently to solve complex problems.
• Perform strategic planning, Business Case Analysis, POM, and budget formulation (i.e. Congressional justification materials) under Government direction with federal funds execution in multiple appropriations.

Required Experience/Skills

• Knowledge of DoD and/or MDA Planning, Programming, Budget Formulation and Execution (PPBE).
• Understanding of the implementation of OSD PPBE guidance to develop budget justification documentation for the Program and Budget Review (PBR) and President's Budget (PB) for RDT&E, O&M, Procurement and MILCON appropriations.
• Ability to independently resolve issues and present solutions to senior leadership using business case analyses, "what if" drills, briefings, issue papers, resource reallocation, analysis of alternatives, etc.
• Understanding and application of relevant Financial Management Regulations and OMB Circular A-11.
• Organize, analyze and consolidate financial data for program acquisition planning, reviews, and reporting.
• Tracking and reporting on Financial Execution spending rates against established internal and external controls using DoD and MDA databases.
• Maintain financial databases of Agency's operating budget.
• Prepare and execute program funding requests (PRs, MIPR).
• Defend the budget and spending plans to internal/external stakeholders by developing supporting products.
• Established knowledge of Excel and MS Office Suite.

Education Requirement/Required Years of Experience

• High School Degree and 0-3 years of related experience.
• BA/BA in a related field preferred.

Security Requirement(s)

• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance (Secret, TS, TS/SCI).

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business with headquarters in McLean, VA, and offices in Huntsville, AL. 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.