Senior Pricing Lead

Dewayne M. Friend

*** ***** **** ****, *****, AL 35773 256-***-****

Summary of

Qualifications

Over 20 years of finance experience with emphasis in accounting, pricing, program budgets, Estimate To Complete (ETC), Estimate At Completion (EAC), and financial reporting.

Current

Relevant

Employment

Experience

SYSTEM STUDIES & SIMULATION (S3) (Aug 2016 - Present)

Senior Pricing Lead, Training Services

Develops both spreadsheets and cost narratives, and completes any other forms required by the solicitation. Provides expertise and contracting knowledge to the pricing of proposals. Ensures all cost proposals are in compliance with solicitation requirements, company policy, and applicable laws. Supports the Business Development team, corporate management, and the Program staff to understand the competitive environment as it pertains to cost and other factors. Develop required pricing for FFP, CPFF, T&M, Service Contract and Collective Bargaining Agreement proposals. Identifies and develops cost strategies required to permit S3 to capture the work and perform successfully. Ensures all cost proposals are submitted in accordance with company policies, Government oversight organizations (e.g., DCAA) policies, and the requirements of the solicitation. Reviews and analyzes complex solicitations, budgetary estimates and price proposals following labor, taxation, commercial and other applicable laws to determine reasonableness of prices, proposal terms and conditions.

Relevant Prior

Employment

Experience

WESTWIND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Sep 2015 – Aug 2016)

Manager, Program Analysis/Pricing

Works closely with Program Managers and other departments to develop EAC’s to meet required budgets. Prepares and presents variance analysis reports and detailed cost reports to company officials. Responsible for maintaining and reviewing approved budgets and incorporating all contract modifications. Schedule and prepare monthly program reviews to track program status. Develops ROMs, pricing and cost volumes as required for proposal submittals. Develops pricing structures as required through RFPs and other request. Attend proposal kickoff meetings to develop the required pricing structures for proposals. Develop and plan the structure required for Cost Volumes for required RFP’s. Interface with management to review pricing and Cost Volumes throughout the pricing process. Interface with DCCA, DCMA and others as required.

NORTHROP GRUMMAN (Aug 2015 – Sep 2015)

Pricing Analyst 4

This position is the Cost Volume Lead for proposals for the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) division. Responsibilities included understanding customer requirements through RFPs and other request. Developing cost proposal schedules that meet requirements and deadlines. Attending proposal kickoff meetings and leading the pricing strategy. Generating detail pricing using the estimates, pricing model, proposal structure, and pricing strategy. Acting as the primary interface with DCAA/DCMA during audits, supporting customer evaluation/fact-finding, and negotiations.

WESTWIND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Aug 2008 – Aug 2015)

Manager, Program Analysis/Pricing

Works closely with Program Managers and other departments to develop EAC’s to meet required budgets. Prepares and presents variance analysis reports and detailed cost reports to company officials. Responsible for maintaining and reviewing approved budgets and incorporating all contract modifications. Schedule and prepare monthly program reviews to track program status. Develops ROMs, pricing and cost volumes as required for proposal submittals. Develops pricing structures as required through RFPs and other request. Attend proposal kickoff meetings to develop the required pricing structures for proposals. Develop and plan the structure required for Cost Volumes for required RFP’s. Interface with management to review pricing and Cost Volumes throughout the pricing process. Interface with DCCA, DCMA and others as required.

SUMMA TECHNOLOGY INC. (Oct 1995 – Aug 2008)

Program Finance Manager (Jan 2008 – Aug 2008)

Responsible for the activities of the Program Finance department. Prepare and assist with the preparation of both the direct and indirect budgets. Ensures that financial decisions fall within the guidelines that apply to both government and commercial contracts. Duties also include all activities referenced under Senior Financial Analyst below.

Senior Financial Analyst (Oct 1998 – Jan 2008)

Responsible for administrative planning and control of numerous Department of Defense (DOD) contracts. Prepares ETCs, program budgets and program cost estimates. Provides routine analysis and guidance to Program Managers and Senior Management to assist with program financial decisions. Assists in validating and tracking of contract cost. Liaison between operations and other administrative support organizations on financial issues.

Senior Accountant (Accounts Receivable) (June 1997 – Nov 1998)

Prepared Government billings to FAR standards. Prepare CPFF, CPAF, T&M and Progress Billable cost reimbursable invoices. Completed Government closeouts of completed Government contracts. Administered all Government audits for Collections and Accounts Receivable area were met as required with DCAA and DCMA.

Education/Training

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

oBachelors of Science, Business Education

Finesse Software Program

Deltek Payroll

Deltek Accounts Receivable Class

SharePoint

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