Robert (Bob) Grobman

*** ******** **. *******, ******* 35749

425-***-****

ac1x90@r.postjobfree.com

Functional Experience

25+years of experience in Program and Project Management, Planning, Scheduling, Cost/Schedule Analysis and Reporting for commercial and government programs. An acknowledged Earned Value Management System (EVMS) specialist/professional on IR&D, Concept Technology and Production Programs. Experienced in proposal and ROM preparation and evaluation of Major ($1B+) programs. Experienced with the development of Program Management Best Practices and Long Range Business Planning. Experienced with MPM migration

Significant Achievements

EVMS professional. Experienced in all aspects of business management on government and commercial programs including estimate at completion (EAC) preparation, Estimate to complete (ETC) preparation, variance analysis, cost performance report (CPR) preparation and interpretation and government reporting. Developed metrics for Program Management reporting as well as Risk Management and Risk Mitigation. Proficient in MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, COBRA, OPP, COGNOS and Costpoint. Provided guidance on EVMS management as well as provided course instruction to Cost Account Managers and Program Managers in the proper usage and techniques of Earned Value. Rewrote Earned Value System Description for client.

Experience

Sr. Business Analyst

Consultant/Contractor

Omni Consulting Corporation (Feb 2016 – Present)

Lead Analyst for the performance of all IBR activities for three contractors (Raytheon, ViaSat, and L-3). Led a team of 6 analysts in reviewing all technical, cost and schedule artifacts and CDRLs, auditing system descriptions and policies and quality of content. Produced CRMs and tracked to completeness. Advised the Air Force to sign MFR so that contractors could pass this gate. Worked closely with Air Force PMO as well as contractor PMO to ensure a successful IBR.

Continuing with above subcontractors as the lead EVM analyst ensuring all CDRLs and Compliance documentations and DIDs are in order, IPMR, CFSR documentation and trend and reporting analysis are also under my direction.

Lead EVM Analyst on EPS Gateway and CAPS Satellite programs responsible for Contractor Compliance

Developed Government EAC based upon known risks and technical opportunities

Produced in-depth EAC analysis of Contractor CPR, CFSR, and CSR reporting

Developed position papers on possible OTB/OTS schedules

EVM Analyst on AEHF Satellite Production Programs

Provided consultation on all Business activities including EAC, EVM, Schedule and Cost.

Associate (Consultant)

SM&A (October 2014 – Present)

Site Lead/Master Scheduler at client site responsible for 4 schedulers performing migration of projects from P5 to Microsoft Project Environment.

Migrated L-3 programs to be used on the MPM Platform

Audited Microsoft Project schedule files to insure accuracy of reporting and migration to MPM.

Subject Matter Expert /Trainer/Advisor for Earned Value Management.

Provided Consultation on Schedules, Earned Value Management, Program Management for a company which had been required to report pursuant to ANSI-748 requirements.

Rewrote the System description, developed thresholds, Instructed Cost Account and Program Managers.

Sr. Business Analyst PP&C

Honeywell (December 2013 – October 2014)

Senior Business Analyst for Cyber Security and System Security Programs

Developed budgets, Schedules, instituted tracking programs to measure the profitability and timeliness of various programs.

Coordinated ETC and EAC activities.

Reported findings and recommendations to the Program Office and Corporate Finance to help ensure on time and under budget performance.

Performed EVMS activities on Major Ship repositioning program for the US Navy. Included the proposals and BOE activities along with set up of budget and schedule and tracking mechanism to ensure EVM requirements were fulfilled.

Associate (Consultant)

Booz Allen Hamilton (August 2011– June 2013)

Lead Program Office Support for Australia-United States Cooperative Tac Mobile Program.

Provided detailed schedules, Lead interactions between US Gov’t representatives and Australian Air Defence team

Provided program status, developed metrics and insured completion of action items. Led weekly team reviews.

Responsible for conceiving, implementing, presenting and documenting department standards and procedures for both domestic and international teams.

Lead Analyst for DCGS, IAS, TEG programs for SPAWAR SSC-LANT

Developed WBS, OBS, RAM, Schedules for IPT leads and Sub-IPT Leads.

Developed framework and reporting structures so that a consistent EVM process can be instituted.

Worked with Business Financial Managers to develop reports and provide current financial and programmatic status.

Participated in management reviews with Program Office. Developed and led presentations for program management team to program office.

Sr. Business Analyst

Boeing (August 2006 – June 2011)

Lead Business Analyst for the Weapons System Integration Execution and Test Integrated Product Team (WSIE&T IPT) on the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense Program.

Represented the business organization at all IPT related functions.

Coordinated Estimate to Complete (ETC), EAC, Affordability, Planning and Proposal activities.

EVMS lead and trainer for all Cost Account Managers.

Lead and Participated in all monthly reporting activities, management reviews, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and subcontractor performance reviews.

Led cost reduction efforts and the development of Risk Mitigation plans.

Led the business team efforts supporting the initial production of Boeing 787.

Participated in Long Range Business Plans (LRBP), initial scheduling and cost determination.

Led the development of metrics and supplied complex Excel charts tracking software costs and schedules on the Future Combat Systems (FCS) program providing visibility to senior management and government representatives. Data was provided to the Under Secretary of the Army for Acquisition.

Associate

SM&A (February 2003 – August 2006)

Subcontract Management Financial Operations Analyst on Future Combat Systems (FCS) for prime contractor.

Responsible for three major subcontractors with contracts in excess of $1B.

Provided weekly and monthly earned value reporting and subcontract level support including Cost Performance Reporting (CPR) Contract Funds Status Reporting (CFSR) and variance analysis.

Performed multi-level program management and scheduling using Microsoft Project on the subcontracted Maritime Multi Mission Aircraft (MMA) proposal.

Coordinated with vendors and senior staff to ensure an integrated, manageable program.

Developed and maintained integrated project schedules and cost reporting on the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program.

Assisted in the development of the prime and subcontractor WBS and cost collection criteria.

Trained employees on the use of COBRA and OPP.

Coordinated and tracked Subcontractor submittals for FCS, a multi-billion dollar DoD procurement.

Participated in the RFP review of subcontract proposals.

Business Analyst

AT&T Redmond, WA (May 2000 – February 2003)

Developed and Maintained departmental integrated direct and indirect cost and schedule

Tracked budget vs. Actual Costs

Incorporated approved schedule changes, identified cost impacts.

Developed demand forecast planning tools improving the planning and coordination of server and tower installations using excel.

Cost Accountant

Nintendo of America (May 1999-May 2000)

Project scheduling

Product pricing and controls, budgeting, management for Game Pack, and pack out service distribution.

Developed a comprehensive cost model for new business and product lines.

Planned and tracked departmental budget in excess of $200M.

Sr. Cost Analyst

Primex Technologies (June 1993 - May 1999)

Program responsibility for multi-year, multi-level program schedule, cost/schedule analysis, financial analysis, management reporting, program budgeting, overhead cost control;

Program pricing and proposal, manpower forecasting.

Successfully negotiated major contracts including F-16 valued at over $50M

Education

BA Political Science University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.

Clearance

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