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MDW Associates, LLC

Budget Analyst

MDW Associates, LLC, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824


MDW Associates

is seeking a

Budget Analyst

to provide sound financial stewardship, expert analysis, and innovative approaches to our National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) client in Huntsville, Alabama (requires some onsite presence).

Essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:Serve as an analyst to systematically integrate business, cost estimating and financial management processes aiding to ensure the efficient stewardship of public fundsSupport the formulation of strategic financial plans, prepares cost estimates, and correlates financing requirements into executable budgetsPossess thorough knowledge of the allocation, execution, and administration of approved budgetsAssess products and procedures for compliance with Government standards, accounting principles, internal controls, and multi-tiered system application standardsEnsure that tasks are completed in the time frame specified by the client and assist in the preparation of milestone status reports and presentations for colleagues, subordinates, management, and end user representativesMeet constantly changing deadlines and accept new assignments with varying requirements; deliver to a high level of completeness and accuracyMay serve as a mentor and resource for junior contractor budget analysts assisting with their developmentMay leverage expertise to support multiple Organizations and/or CentersRequired Experience/Skills:

6+ years of specialized experience in budget analysis or related fieldSpecialized experience includes monitoring, analyzing, and reporting budget formulation and execution activities for enterprise level, complex programs with multi-million dollar annual value by reviewing and assessing historical financial data and trends, developing budget estimates, monitoring actual expenses, and making recommendations to resolve budgetary discrepancies using integrated enterprise resources management systems and toolsProficient with ExcelProficient in the accounting systems and processes of the Centers supportedFamiliar with activity-based costing, business case analysis and outsourcing requirementsMust be able to grasp interrelationships between financial management requirements and automated solutions, considering the current system environment and the potential integration of added systems concurrently or laterMust possess strong analytical skills to accurately analyze financial data using advanced tools and processesProficient MS Office Applications including advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPointA knowledge & understanding of automated financial systems and budgetary report generationPreferred Experienced/Skills

SAP and Business Objects (BOBJ) or other accounting systemsExperience developing cost proposals for Principal InvestigatorsGovernment Financial ProcessesPower BI experienceEducation Requirements:

Candidates for this position prefer to possess a BA/BS degree.Company Description

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in Washington, DC with 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 PlanningCost EstimatingBudget Programming and JustificationBudget ExecutionAcquisition ManagementFinancial Systems Support & IntegrationMDW 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:

HealthDentalVisionGroup Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term DisabilityRetirement/401(k)Flexible Leave Policy

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.