Mid-level Financial Analyst

Socket.dev; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/Disability

Retirement/401(k)

Flexible Leave Policy

Job summary

MDW Associates, LLC in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Mid-level Financial Analyst to support DoW/MDA budgeting and execution. The role blends managerial, technical, and business judgment to DoW operations for complex weapon systems in a full-time, hybrid setting at Redstone Arsenal.

You will apply PPBE, prepare budget justification materials for PBR and PB across RDT&E, O&M, Procurement and MILCON, and defend plans to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with DoW PPBE process and POM is required.
• Ability to develop defensible budgets for DoW offices.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, for senior leadership briefing.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply PPBE process and budgeting requirements.
• Lead budget formulation efforts and prepare justification materials for PBR and PB across RDT&E, O&M, Procurement, and MILCON.
• Organize, analyze, and present financial data for program reviews and reporting to senior leadership.
• Defend budget and spend plans to internal and external stakeholders with supporting analyses.

Skills

DoW budget and finance experience

Leading budget formulation efforts

PPBE process

POM BES Top Lines for S&T within DoW

Budget execution process

DoW organization structure

Strong written and oral communication

Excel and MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

5+ years DoW experience

Job description

MDW Associates is seeking Mid-level 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 DoW Business Operations for complex weapon systems. This is a full-time, hybrid position with work based at the Von Braun Complex, Redstone Arsenal, AL.

The Mid-Level Financial Analyst may perform a combination of some or all of the following job duties:

• Thorough understanding of DoW or MDA Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process
• Implementation of OSW 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
• Working 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.
• Performing 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
• Understanding and application of relevant Financial Management Regulations and OMB Circular A-11
• Justification and implementation of Above or Below Threshold Reprograming
• Organize, analyze and consolidate financial data for program acquisition planning, reviews, and reporting
• Tracking and reporting of Financial Execution spending rates against established internal and external controls using DoW and MDA databases
• Maintaining financial databases of Agency's operating budget
• Preparing and executing program funding requests (PRs, MIPR)
• Defending the budget and spend plans to internal/external stakeholders by developing supporting products
• Provide daily supervision and direction to support teams
• Preparing analysis and evaluation of effectiveness of programs and operations and analyzing financial and budgetary trends
• Preparing documents and briefings for review and use by DoW senior leadership
• Being 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
• Working independently to solve complex problems

Required Skills & Experience:

• DoW budget and finance experience
• Leading budget formulation efforts
• Experience with PPBE process, POM, BES, Top Lines for S&T within DoW
• Experience building accurate and defensible budgets for DoW offices
• Knowledge of funding execution process
• DoW organization structure
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and the MS Office product slate

Education Requirement/Required Years of Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required and (5+) years of experience; minimum of (2+) years within the DoW is preferred

Clearance Requirement(s):

• Candidates for this position must currently possess a U.S. Secret Clearance; Top Secret clearance is preferred

Company Description

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.

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 your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.