JOSEPH M. FRANCISKOVICH
Redondo Beach, CA
**************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Booz Allen Hamilton, Economic & Business Analysis Group Los Angeles, CA
Management Consultant Jan 2009 - Present
Senior Associate focused on engagements in Enterprise and Financial Risk Management in the government and government
services sectors. Client facing role, implementing bottoms-up risk management practices geared to managing and mitigating risk.
Citi Global Investment Banking, Los Angeles Office Los Angeles, CA
Investment Banking Associate August 2007 – August 2008
Generalist associate preparing financial and industry analysis, project pitchbooks, and support materials for all products and
services ranging from M&A, debt issuance, equity issuance, corporate finance and strategy.
Significant activities in the areas of CleanTech, MedTech/Pharma, Consumer Products, Aerospace/Defense, and M&A
Prepared LBO analysis, conducted due diligence, and drafted debt commitment memo for $1.6B consumer LBO
Developed financial, strategic, and relative trading analysis for unsolicited $1.8B public-to-public merger
o Including combination analysis, funding commitments, transition agreements, and letters to board
Performed detailed analysis relating to JV/Partnership structures for Pharmaceutical companies seeking to alter product
pipeline, royalty agreements, or profit sharing agreements – 3 separate engagements for Large Cap Pharma players
Drafted pitch materials and initiated process for $75M follow-on equity offering in alternative energy sector
o Developed initial valuation range, holdings analysis for prospective buyers, and draft marketing materials
Piper Jaffray, Consumer Group San Francisco, CA
Investment Banking Summer Associate June 2006 – Sept 2006
Generated positioning and financial analysis for three pitches, two of which resulted in signed engagement letters for firm
o Constructed financial models including LBO, IPO, DCF, WACC, and Accretion/Dilution
Developed financial models for Fairness Opinion to the board of directors in public M&A transaction
Drafted Offering Memorandum for sale of multi-national restaurant company and international subsidiaries
Conducted due diligence and organizational/financial discovery meetings, interacting CEO, CFO, and senior staff
United States Air Force, Financial Management/Comptroller Directorate (FM) Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA
Staff Director, Space Transformational Development and Environmental Sensing Sept 2005 – May 2006
Executive manager for US Space Command space test and weather portfolios, totaling more than $4B in Congressional budget
authority. Monitors execution of funds, technical risk, and schedule impacts; reporting to 3-star general (CEO equivalent)
United States Air Force, Weather and Environmental Sensing Directorate (WX) Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA
Program Manager, Space Weather Analysis and Forecasting System (SWAFS) Dec 2003 – Sept 2005
Led six-member team in acquisition of $16M space weather analysis software suite. Queried customers, developed requirements,
solicited proposals, negotiated contracts, and monitored cost and schedule to ensure on time delivery under budget.
Awarded Junior Officer of the Year (#1 of 26) in Weather and Environmental Sensing Directorate and promoted to
Executive Staff for Space and Missile System Center commander (3-star General)
Integration and Test Chief, Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) June 2002 – Dec 2003
Organized and executed meteorological satellite launch effort. Coordinated multi-agency event, scheduling support assets from
US Coast Guard, US Navy, National Weather Service, FAA, NORAD, state and local police.
EDUCATION
UCLA Anderson School of Business Los Angeles, CA
Masters in Business Administration, Finance June 2007
Active member Investment Finance Club
United States Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, CO
Bachelors of Science, Legal Studies – General Engineering Core Curriculum May 2002
Competed in Division I athletics - Offensive Lineman for the Fighting Falcons Football Team
Graduated with honors in Academics, Athletics, and Military Performance (~Top 5%)
ADDITIONAL
NASD Series 7 & Series 63
Active volunteer; Organized Falcon Youth football camps pairing Collegiate and NFL football players with 1st-8th
graders; participate in activities with Senior Smiles, Ronald McDonald Camp del Corazon, and the Special Olympics