Subject Matter Expert - Process & Policy Improvement and Management

MDW is seeking candidates at a Subject Matter Expert (SME) level to provide Process & Policy Improvement and Management for the Department of Defense (DoD) Budget/Financial Analysis in support of our MDA client in Huntsville, AL.

The Subject Matter Expert may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:

• Coordinate with Program office key leaders and stakeholders to understand current/future process & policy requirements


• Observe program office operations, document business processes, including mapping to DoD and/or Agency policy and guidance, and validate policies and processes adhere to program office implementation plans


• Develop and maintain policies & procedures in accordance with DoD/MDA standards and governing documents


• Identify root causes and blockers to process execution and recommend changes to policy, process, and procedures to eliminate bottlenecks


• Develop and champion change initiatives from conception to adoption by developing and presenting briefing packages, courses of actions, and impact assessments


• Support standardization of products, processes, policies and procedures in cross-functional workspaces by representing Business Financial Manager in working groups and integrated product teams related to program office modernization


• Serve as process and policy subject matter expert in system design reviews to validate design documents meet established business rules


• Write new employee orientation manual and onboarding procedures


• Create and execute training program of products, processes, policies and procedures for all new employees


• Execute and recommend changes to Manager's Internal Controls Program to improve program operations and risk posture

Required Experience/Skills:

• 15 years or greater of Process & Policy Improvement and Management experience


• 15 years or greater of developing, writing and conducting training


• 15 years or greater of fiscal/financial policy experience


• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite


• Excellent Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)


• The ability to work in a Team environment


• Applicants selected must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance upon hire date

Desired Experience Requirements:

• MS/MA in business or related field with 10 years or greater of DoD Financial Analyst Experience


• Must Work independently and conduct strategic high-level coordination activities.


• Must be a self-starter able to support multiple complex projects simultaneously.


• Expert knowledge of MS Office

Education Requirements:

• BS/BA in business or related field

Clearance Requirements:

• Candidates for this position must hold an Active US Secret Clearance (or higher)

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 & 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