Project Management
Resume:
SCOTT J. HASTINGS
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Work Summary:
My work experience and training has been focused in project and
acquisitions management; to include project controls, planning, scheduling,
performance management, risk analysis, financial analysis, and contracts
administration. As a Project Planner/Scheduler I have in depth knowledge
of PMP, Systems Engineering, and DoD acquisition methodologies and have
experience applying this knowledge in the planning, scheduling, managing
and controlling of major projects. I posses excellent management,
analytical, research and customer service skills and have the ability to
communicate, negotiate and problem solve. Extensive experience in
budgeting cost analysis, project control, contract administration, project
development internal controls and auditing.
Professional Experience:
03/2009 to present: Master Scheduler/Planner, Mission Systems Northrop
Grumman Corporation
Responsible for the development, maintenance and analysis of the Integrated
Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule, developing the network/integrated
work flow of schedule activities ensuring accurate, appropriate, and
effective use of engineering, technical, and other data. Oversee and
coordinate all scheduling aspects of the project and serves as key member
of project management team. Obtain and integrate information from multiple
organizations in the project team to present an integrated picture of
project schedule status. Manage critical path and prepare monthly status
reports and deliverables. Provide appropriate technical consulting,
interfacing, analysis and training for control account managers, IPT leads,
Program Managers (PM's) and program personnel on IMS. Work with proposal
teams on proposal efforts to develop IMP and IMS.
8/2002 to 3/2009: Project Control Analysts V - Master Scheduler/Planner,
Science Applications International Corporation
As a Sr. Project Control Analyst I take lead in the acquisition, planning,
scheduling, tracking, risk analysis, and reporting of projects of varying
contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk. I analyze requirements
and assist with the management of major programs. Once identified it is my
job to develop and define project plans and schedules and monitor projects
to ensure completion within defined schedules, budgets, and contract
parameters. Duties include; establishing and maintaining cost/schedule
baselines, developing Work Breakdown Structures (Wes's) and related
dictionaries, develop project schedules/Resource Loaded Networks (Ron's)
and budgets, develop and maintain Estimates at Completion (Eac's), perform
critical path analysis and develop action plans to mitigate risk, extract
and analysis of data, implement Earned Value methodologies and perform
related variance analyses and EVMS reporting and monitor subcontractor and
material expenditures. Use of system engineering methodologies for
requirements definition to produce the scope of the work of the project,
identify the resources needed, develop schedule baseline, and identify the
cost of delivering the project. My current position provides a broad range
of schedule/project control/planner duties on major DoD contracts with EVM
requirements. I work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment (Work
at Boeing) assisting the Program, IPT and Control Account Managers (CAM's)
in earned value implementation to include organizing the work, developing
and managing the schedule baseline, analysis of data, and management of the
change control process. Position leads IPT scheduling efforts and is
primary focal point for Program Management and Functional Organization
interface. In this position I assist the IPT and CAM's in monthly analysis
to include schedule variance report writing, critical path analysis and
overall subcontractor schedule status. I also assist IPT and CAM's in
preparing for and participating in Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and
follow-up Surveillance. I have also provided cost, schedule and RLN support
for new business proposal development. Provided data and reporting formats
for all types and levels of program reviews. Prepare written and verbal
reports to management regarding cost schedule variances, implementing and
maintaining procedures to assess and report to internal and external
program managers the cost/schedule status and financial performance of
supported projects, including the Earned Value of firm fixed-price
contracts. Participate in bi-weekly and monthly program review meetings and
brief the actual and projected financial performance of supported projects.
Review budget estimates and proposals and develop Basis of Estimates.
Track program progress with obligation and expenditures against proposal
estimates and budget plans. Ensure compliance with Government FAR clauses
and SOX accounting laws. Maintain a detailed knowledge of the project
budget process to include programming, planning, budgeting, and executing
the projects budget and budget policies. Posses the analytical skill to
apply project management principles, practices, and project control for
T&M, CPFF, CPAF, FFP commercial contract types.
3/2002 to 7/2002: Controller, K&S Service Center
Temporary position: functioning as an Operations Controller. Duties include
daily activity accounting, reconciliation and analysis, general ledger
posting, daily sales audits and inventory reports. Responsible for timely
performance on a variety of bookkeeping and accounting work, including A/R
review, sales and profit analysis, account reconciliation and closing,
monitor and filing of all company taxes and related issues. Assist with
the annual and mid-year business plan and preparation of annual budget.
Duties also consisted of monitoring and implementation of internal controls
through analysis of business processes and research of current accounts,
cash management and accounting procedures, corporate policy, and related
sources. Provided recommendations in the solution of accounting and
operational problems, prepare special reports reflecting research conducted
and findings. Utilized professional accounting and auditing skills to
establish, implement, and enforcing required adjustments. Provide
direction and guidance to the team, including mentoring and training of
best practices. Monitor and track performance of established procedures
10/2001 to 3/2002. Sr. Auditor/Accountant, GAP Corporate Inc
Temporary position: Served in a lead role with local and European partners
during the 2001 Euro conversion project. Duties include analyzing,
auditing, evaluating and developing processes for an efficient and
successful corporate conversion to the use of a European currency.
Responsibilities included analysis and auditing of European stores and
banks evaluating effectiveness of internal controls and operating
procedures. Maintained daily communications with European partners and
banks to examine, analyze, and validate operating procedures, audit
reports, accounts, vouchers and other documents. Conducted daily audits of
European stores, prepared reports of audit findings, and made
recommendations and implemented controls to fix variations. Analyzed and
audited cash balances and converted currencies to U.S. dollar to balance
accounts. Reconciled and converted cash and credit card accounts European
banks from local currency and Euro-Dollars to US Dollar. Prepared and
translated financial statements of European partners. Analyzed GL accounts
and made GL entries. Conducted research to verify accuracy of all account
and sources documents. Created and prepared various ad-hoc reports on a
timely basis as requested by management. Prepare relevant journal entries
for month and year-end close. Assisted in year-end closeout and mid-year
planning. Performed a wide variety of non-routine duties concerning
maintenance of accounts in the general ledger and the processing of
financial documents.
1/2001 to 9/2001: Financial Analyst/Advisor, Morgan Stanley
Worked closely with senior financial management on a daily basis to
develop, format, and execute wide variety of analytical measures. Duties
included; managing financial reporting systems, software, and databases to
ensure factual numbers, financial planning and financial analysis,
financial Modeling, and analysis of business models, developed, maintained,
and accurately communicated complex financial studies, prepared forecasts
and plans using Excel spreadsheets and related variance analysis, assisted
senior management with financial projects and ensured the thoroughness in
information presented to management. All data was expected to be fully
interpreted and supportable to provide fiduciary relationship to high net
worth clients. Researched and identified future trends concerning price,
yield, and economic stability. Provide portfolio analysis, retirement
planning, and trust services. Built and maintained strong client
relationships
9/1995 to 12/2000: Financial Analyst/Business Banker, Bank of America
Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting and analyses of all
Business Banking businesses, including information gathering, research and
commentaries, reconciliations and development of insightful reports.
Responsible for compiling, researching, analyzing, auditing, interpreting
and reporting financial and statistical information for business valuation
and risk assessment. Performed financial and cash flow analysis of
corporate and consolidated financial statements. Conducted credit, risk,
cost, and profitability analysis for loan underwriting. Reviewed data and
filed reports for proper revenue booking and service center allocations.
Conducted audit and compliance reviews to ensure the accuracy and integrity
of department deliverables, and strict adherence to internal controls and
department procedures. Facilitated enhancement of current analysis to
expand on profitability measures, industry trends and return on investment.
Seek out opportunities to improve processes, leverage efforts and increase
productivity. Originate and fund business and mortgage loans. Establish
and grow community and retail banking efforts. Directly managed staff of
20, seeking opportunities to improve processes, leverage efforts, and
increase productivity strategies.
Education:
B.B.A. University of New Mexico, University Studies; Finance and Accounting
(2001)
Colorado State University, Working on Masters in Systems Engineering
Defense Acquisition University: ACQ 101,ACQ 201A, ACQ 201B CLB 007, CLB
016, CLM 012, SYS 101, SYS 202.
Professional Licenses and Certifications:
Certification in Management, Anderson School of Management.
Certification training in Project Management, Project Management Institute.
Certification in C++ computer language, University of New Mexico.
S.E.C. registered license holder; series 7, 63, and 65.
SAIC Course:
Managing Projects, George Washington University
Performance-Based Earned Value Management, Technology Training Corporation
Computer Proficiency:
SAIC Systems: SIMIS, DDA, BRIO, SAP, Deltek Costpoint
EVM Scheduling tools: Cobra, Open Plan Professional, MS Project, Primavera
Experience and training in computer programming, C++
Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project
Experienced in computerized accounting programs
Security Clearance:
I currently hold an active secret clearance.
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