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Financial Analyst

MDW Associates, LLC
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026
MDW is seeking a highly qualified

Financial Analyst to provide support to the Comptroller Office of our Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) client. DARPA's mission is to maintain the technological superiority of the U.S. military and prevent technological surprise from harming our national security by sponsoring revolutionary, high payoff research that bridges the gap between fundamental discoveries and their military use. MDW's specific client, the DARPA Comptroller, is the nucleus of "corporate" fiscal activities. *Must be able to be on site at least 2 days a week at the DARPA site in Arlington VA.*

The

Financial Analyst may perform a combination or some or all of the following duties:

  • Be a part of the Obligation Clearing House (OCH) Team. This team processes DARPA obligating documents daily, performs data analysis and validates funding data elements, updates the DARPA account system and provides information validation control before submitting the record in DAI for approval
  • Responsible for the timeliness and data accuracy in the DAI account system ensuring all transactions are processed within 48 business hours upon receipt
  • Utilize automation, various interface systems, and internal/external files to identify outstanding documents to process in efforts to adhere to the Ten-Day Rule.
  • Track the process of all obligation document discrepancies that are identified and works with the technical offices and Comptroller analysts to obtain the necessary corrective actions. Discrepancies shall be resolved in a timely fashion with stakeholders and recorded to the general ledger once resolution is achieved.

Required Experience/Skills

  • A minimum of three (3) years of general experience in: analyzing and evaluating complex textual and/or quantitative information in order to make comparisons among alternatives or to make recommendations for corrections or improvements in process, operations, or policies; experience with automated systems to include database maintenance and reporting; the ability to extract and report reliable data; sound oral and written communications skills; experience communicating with various levels of personnel; and ability to anticipate, project, and plan accordingly.
  • Five (5) years of specialized experience in similar services
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and DoD financial policies and directives
  • The ability to analyze and prepare financial documents in compliance with the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR)
  • Ability to identify and resolve complex problems
  • Experience with Defense Agency Initiative (DAI)

Education Requirements

  • BA/BS degree

Security Requirements

  • Candidates for this position must have an Active Secret Security Clearance

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in McLean, 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 and 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 nd 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

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