Senior Budget Analyst

MDW Associates is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to provide sound financial stewardship, expert analysis, and innovative approaches to our National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) client in Huntsville, Alabama. This position is onsite, so candidates must be able/willing to commute to NASA.The Senior Budget Analyst may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties: Serving as an analyst to systematically integrate business, cost estimating and financial management processes aiding to ensure the efficient stewardship of public fundsSupporting the formulation of strategic financial plans correlates financing requirements into executable budgetsUnderstanding data relationships; Loading data into data sources and link to Power BI; Creating visualizations and dashboards to answer relevant cost performance questions Power Query: Writing, reading, and modifying advanced queriesAnalyzing monthly cost data to spot inconsistencies, identifying issues (formula and data load), and resolving discrepancies to reconcile records Reviewing videos, writing processes, and consolidating questions; Working independently with the data to learn and understand the current needs Writing and reading formulas, such as SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX(MATCH); Understanding the paramount importance of data integrity and data formatting Possessing thorough knowledge of the allocation, execution, and administration of approved budgets Collaborating with customers to develop new applications or improve existing applications (including workflow processes) to increase functionality, synergy, and efficienciesAssessing products and procedures for compliance with Government standards, accounting principles, internal controls, and multi-tiered system application standardsEnsuring 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 representativesMeeting all time sensitive report deadlines and accepting new assignments with varying requirements; delivering 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 Centers Required Experience/Skills: Specialized experience in financial data processing, combining data sources and communicating resultsAdvanced computer skills with proficiency in Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX(MATCH)Intermediate level proficiency with Power BI Power Query for data sourcing/transformationData VisualizationExperience connecting Power BI and Excel to other data sources Proficient in accounting systems and processesFamiliar with activity-based costing, business case analysis and outsourcing requirementsStrong system documentation skillsMust 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 laterCandidates for this position must have a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with teams Preferred Experience/Skills: Candidates with 1+ years of NASA experience are highly preferredFinancial knowledge of/experience with government funding life cycle (such as - appropriations, budget, commitments, obligations, cost, disbursements), basic account reconciliation skills Education Requirements: Candidates for this position must possess a BA/BS degree in related field (accounting, finance, etc.) Security Requirements: Public Trust - Candidates for this position must be submitted for a background investigation in order to satisfy government requirements (requires US Citizenship). Company DescriptionIncorporated 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 PlanningCost EstimatingBudget Programming and JustificationBudget ExecutionAcquisition ManagementFinancial 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 InformationWe 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

Created: 2026-03-04