What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Analyst position at MDW Associates?
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 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 funds
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills (as demonstrated through past performance in preparing financial reports and documents)
- Ability to work in a variety of work scenarios with Principal Investigators, management, and in large science and resource team(s), including virtual interactions
- Works independently when necessary with minimal guidance
- Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality
- Provide strategic budget analysis investigating financial data to provide decision makers with crucial information, ideas, solutions and options for the effective planning and execution of the budget
- Supports Principal Investigators and Branch Management by monitoring and tracking budgets including preparing phasing plans, PPBE submissions, and cost analyses and makes recommendations for changes and process improvements
- Reviews, analyzes and presents budget and workforce status including detailed variance explanations with impacts and solutions with suggestions for presentation, analysis, and process improvements
- Maintains project budgets, conducts cost analysis, and develops phasing plans for a few major research projects utilizing data analytics tools, as applicable
- Understands the proposal rate structure and process, makes suggested improvements, and uses it to prepare cost proposals for Principal Investigators
- Interact with NASA Headquarters resource personnel to understand processes, resolve discrepancies, and provide required financial information
Required Experience/Skills:
- 4 years of specialized experience in budget analysis or related field
- 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
- A knowledge & understanding of automated financial systems and budgetary report generation
Preferred Experienced/Skills:
- Systems Applications and Products (SAP) and Business Objects (BOBJ) or other accounting systems
- Experience developing cost proposals for Principal Investigators
- Federal Government Financial Processes
- Power BI experience
Education Requirements:
- BA/BS degree preferred
Company Description
Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in Tysons, VA 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 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 of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
