Senior Advisor

MDW Associates•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MDW Associates is seeking a Senior Advisor to support and expand our work across NASA and Space programs. This senior role is designed for a leader who operates at the intersection of mission execution, rapid acquisition, and innovation, helping space programs move efficiently from concept to capability. The Advisor will support high-visibility space initiatives-such as advanced power systems, lunar and cislunar infrastructure, and emerging mission technologies-by aligning acquisition strategy, financial execution, and program governance with mission timelines and national priorities. This role is at Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This role is 100% at client site.

Requirements

Experience working with Prime contractors and understanding inter-workings of all resource-related activities.
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work from multiple customers meeting or exceeding deadlines.
Requires a high proficiency in MS Office applications with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint and a comprehensive knowledge of automated financial systems and budgetary report generation; experience with SAP, and Business Objects are preferred.
Must have excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, work independently, be able to maintain confidentiality of data, and communicate effectively in writing, person to person, and in meetings.
Requires the ability to travel if needed.
Candidates for this position prefer to possess a BA/BS degree.
Public Trust - Candidates for this position must be submitted for a background investigation in order to satisfy government requirements.

Responsibilities

Support NASA mission portfolios by accelerating the transition of advanced technologies into executable programs and fielded capabilities.
Collaborate with NASA centers, mission directorates, and cross-functional tiger teams to enable rapid progress on complex space initiatives (e.g., lunar surface systems, power and energy solutions, next-generation exploration capabilities).
Serve as a trusted advisor to government stakeholders on mission execution strategies, innovation pathways, and program acceleration.
Apply rapid acquisition and agile program management principles to space and science missions operating under compressed timelines or novel acquisition constructs.
Assist in structuring programs, task orders, and funding strategies that support iterative development, testing, and deployment.
Help bridge the gap between research, demonstration, and sustained mission operations.
Lead or support financial planning, budget formulation, execution tracking, and multi-year phasing for NASA programs and projects.
Analyze program performance, funding alignment, and execution risks; provide clear, actionable insights to government and MDW leadership.
Prepare executive-level briefings, dashboards, and decision materials supporting mission reviews and portfolio oversight.
Foster collaboration across NASA centers, industry partners, national labs, and academia to support mission-driven innovation.
Contribute to MDW's growth in the civil space domain by shaping new work, mentoring teams, and helping define best practices for rapid mission enablement.
Support thought leadership initiatives related to space acquisition, mission innovation, and emerging technology transition.