MDW Associates is seeking a part-time Director, Acquisition & Financial Management Center of Excellence to establish and lead its enterprise-wide Acquisition & Financial Management Center of Excellence (AFCOE). This remote corporate leadership position will support MDW programs and strategic pursuits across the Department of War, the Intelligence Community, NASA, and other federal agencies.
The Director will draw upon extensive federal acquisition and financial-management experience to strengthen workforce quality, promote knowledge sharing, and continuously introduce proven practices across MDW’s federal portfolio.
This position is fully remote.
The Director may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:
- Establish and lead MDW’s Acquisition & Financial Management Center of Excellence.
- Advise MDW program leaders on PPBE, financial management, budget execution, acquisition support, program control, workforce development, and related leading practices.
- Support Program/Project Managers develop position-specific competency profiles and identify qualified candidates.
- Develop technical interview criteria and participate in interviews for critical acquisition and financial-management positions.
- Provide mentoring, problem-solving assistance, and independent reviews to MDW program personnel.
- Develop reusable playbooks, checklists, training materials, interview guides, and lessons learned.
- Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across MDW’s federal programs.
- Support workforce development, succession planning, retention, and rapid backfill strategies.
- Monitor emerging federal policies, practices, and technologies and recommend appropriate applications across MDW programs.
- Support strategic capture and proposal efforts by developing differentiated management, workforce, and technical solutions.
- Coordinate with MDW recruiting, contracts, program control, quality, growth, and executive leadership.
Required Experience/Skills:
- Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification.
- At least 15 years of progressively responsible federal financial-management, acquisition, PPBE, budget, or program-management experience.
- Significant experience supporting Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community organizations.
- Demonstrated experience leading senior professionals, evaluating candidates, mentoring personnel, and improving organizational performance.
- Strong communication, facilitation, analytical, and executive-advisory skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote, part-time corporate leadership role.
Education Requirement(s):
- Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Preferred Experience/Skills:
- Experience supporting multiple federal agencies, including defense, intelligence, civilian, or NASA organizations.
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, 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 your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.