Description
Summary of Qualifications Competent, conscientious and detail-oriented Financial Analyst with expert knowledge of Cost Accounting for manufacturing plant operations. A Certified Control Account Manager with successfully demonstrated Project Management skills and significant organizational, analytical and interpersonal abilities. Professional Highlights Accounting/Finance Ensured accuracy of financials through the comprehensive analysis of monthly expenses/product costs and actual-to-budget results. Determined root cause of deviations/variances and implemented corrective action. Created, maintained and reported on financial and budget plans including final project costs/Estimates at Completion (EACs) for a wide range of commercial and military contracts. Provided Overhead budgeting and forecasting for the Technical Operations Organization involving the detailed development of employee training plans for 200+ employees. Created Capital Expense requests. Reviewed and approved travel expenses and vendor invoices over $250K. Project Management/Planning Awarded an "Exceptional" rating in the Navy's Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System for completion of the LCS FY'15 Sustainment Training Program on time and under budget. Defined, prioritized, and drove realization of project plans as Agile Product Owner for LM training. Efficiently worked with Scrum Masters to help direct, motivate, and guide team as well as identify opportunities for cost reductions. Delivered reliable project and business management for 26 subcontracted Instructional Designers throughout the duration of the LM P2P Training Project. Spearheaded the update of 10 Secret level lessons for BMD Overview Interactive Courseware (ICW). Overcame tight schedule constraints to exceed customer expectations. Partnered with Planners to develop Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). Scrupulously statused/tracked key project milestones. Actively adjusted project plans and/or resources to meet customers and budget needs. Created manpower plans/project assignments for internal and subcontracted employees. Business Development/Cost Estimating Grew Corporate Intra-Work Transfer Authorizations (IWTAs) from $720K to $2M+ over a one-year period. Acquired a comprehensive knowledge of Cost Proposal Development through the preparation of hundreds of proposals/cost estimates ranging from small Engineering changes to thoroughly documented, highly substantiated submittals valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. Created Statements of Work (SOWs) and Basis of Estimates (BOEs). Effectively led/participated in BOE reviews, proposal analysis and management reviews Vendor/Subcontractor Management Created Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Cost Information Requests (CIRs) to obtain new vendor estimates. Evaluated responses and provided formal recommendations during contract negotiations. Initiated Purchase Orders (POs), monitored performance of subs and reviewed and approved invoicing. Oversaw submission of weekly timecards for ~80 subcontracted employees. Reconciled labor hours to unique contract charge numbers. Reviewed and approved associated invoices. Process Improvement Utilized Agile Development and JIRA Reports to find improvement opportunities for LCS Training Courses. Identified out of control conditions in Manufacturing through Statistical Process Control. Developed and implemented process improvements. Reduced Hardline Cable Work Center scrap by 70%. Communication Prepared and presented timely and accurate reporting on project status highlighting progress, performance and relevant issues/risks to support management and monthly/quarterly customer meetings. Established long-standing, productive relationships with team members at all levels working in areas including Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Pricing, Contracts and Management. Interfaced with Government Reps and LM PMO to ensure customer satisfaction. Competently completed and ensured timely conveyance of formal contract deliveries (CDRLs),