Program Manager

MDW Associates is seeking an experienced Program Manager for the NASA Financial Support Services (NFSS) contract. This contract provides enterprise-wide financial programmatic and operational support across multiple NASA Centers and Headquarters. NFSS supports mission execution through integrated PPBE budget execution cost analysis workforce planning reimbursables and data-driven decision support for some of the Agencys most complex and high-visibility programs. This role is located in Huntsville AL.

The Program Manager will lead NFSS operations serve as a senior interface with NASA leadership and ensure consistent high-quality delivery across a geographically distributed workforce.

The Program Manager is responsible for overall contract performance including cost schedule quality and customer satisfaction. This role requires a leader who understands NASAs financial and mission environment can manage multi-Center operations at scale and can translate evolving Agency priorities into disciplined execution.

The Program Manager is accountable for the successful delivery of all Data Requirements Deliverables (DRDs) under the NASA Financial Support Services (NFSS) contract. These deliverables support Agency-wide financial execution decision-making and compliance across multiple NASA Centers and Headquarters and are relied upon by senior leadership as decision-grade inputs.

Beyond operational execution the Program Manager serves as a senior MDW representative to NASA stakeholders building trusted relationships with Center CFOs Resource Management Directors and Associate Directors. The role requires visible leadership proactive engagement and a forward-leaning mindset to ensure NFSS continues to deliver high-value mission-aligned support.

The Program Manager may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:

Program Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the primary point of contact with NASA Center CFOs Resource Management Directors and Headquarters stakeholders
• Build and sustain strong trust-based relationships through regular engagement including in-person meetings with Center and Agency leadership
• Represent MDW professionally and credibly in all customer-facing forums

Contract Operations & Delivery

• Lead all aspects of NFSS execution across multiple Centers and functional areas
• Ensure consistent high-quality delivery of financial management PPBE budget execution reimbursables and reporting support
• Coordinate work across a matrixed geographically dispersed workforce to ensure continuity and consistency

DRD & Performance Accountability

• Ensure timely accurate and complete delivery of all NFSS DRDs
• Maintain high standards for narrative quality data integrity and executive readiness of deliverables
• Proactively surface risks issues and mitigation strategies to both NASA and MDW leadership

Financial & Contract Management

• Maintain responsibility for contract cost control staffing levels and burn-rate management
• Support contract modifications scope adjustments and option-year planning
• Oversee quality and accuracy of program-level financial reporting

People & Team Leadership

• Lead mentor and develop Center Leads and functional managers
• Ensure appropriate staffing cross-training and succession planning to mitigate workforce risk
• Foster a culture of accountability professionalism and continuous improvement

Strategic Growth & Value Delivery

• Identify opportunities to expand MDWs impact through service enhancements scope growth and innovative approaches aligned with NASA priorities
• Support MDW leadership in positioning NFSS for long-term success and potential growth opportunities
• Contribute to MDWs broader NASA strategy as the company expands its footprint across the Agency

Required Experience/Skills:

• 10 years of management experience
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-Center or geographically distributed teams
• Strong understanding of Federal financial management PPBE budget execution and reimbursable processes
• Proven ability to engage effectively with senior government executives

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Familiarity with NASA processes systems and organizational construct
• Experience managing contracts exceeding 100 FTEs
• PMP or equivalent program management certification
• Experience driving process improvement automation or data analytics initiatives

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Engineering Public Administration or related field

Clearance Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Company Description

Incorporated 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 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

Required Experience:

Manager