RONALD BROWN

Email: ad0vdk@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 602-***-****

SUMMARY PROFILE

Senior Procurement Contract Cost and Estimation Analyst Professional who has:

Developed, managed and/or reviewed conceptual, budgetary and detailed cost estimates and resources needed to complete project activities for major projects: infrastructure and backbone, outside / inside plant IT, secured facilities, clean rooms, general offices / support spaces and tenant improvements.

Developed and prepare special reports utilizing complex cost / price analysis tools, statistical tools, market trend data and cost data bases, parametric modeling and technical reviews.

Provided budget analysis in support of funding justifications, spend plans, various funding appropriations; budget execution, maintenance of general ledgers and other financial documentation, as mandated.

Up to date awareness of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OSHA), Secure Facility Requirements, Environment Impact Analysis and LEED Silver Standards

EDUCATION

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Webster University, Saint Louis, MO

Bachelor's Degree, Business Management, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Change Management

MS Access

MS Excel

On-Screen Takeoff

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Bluebeam

Risk Management

SAP

Ariba

RSMeans

TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) DAWIA Level II (1102) Contracting

Project Management Professional (PMP) DAWIA Level II (1105) Purchasing

SAFe 5 Scrum Master Scrum Agile Master Certified (SAMC)

Scrum Master Certified (SMC)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Boeing

Facility & Asset Project Management Administrator / Senior Cost Estimator

September 2019 – Present (50 Hours per Week)

Act as Enterprise-wide construction estimating subject matter expert and resource providing governance oversight of the construction and project estimating processes, standards and tools across the enterprise.

Partner with PI Process Council in leading the development and deployment of enterprise wide “cost effective” solutions through cross-function interaction, partnering with Facilities Engineers, Supply Chain, Estimating Procurement Analysis, and other functions on the following:

oConducting benchmarking that drive estimating best practices - evaluating current estimating/implementation process and tools and improvements across the Enterprise

oDefining the construction and equipment standards, definitions related to processes and tools to support all phases and classes of estimating, including an improved Basis of Estimate (BOE) template to support funding requests and drive more value into Project costs.

oDevelop and deploy training on estimating processes and standards

oDevelop and deploy metrics and standards to measure estimating accuracy

Responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering the pre-construction process on multiple projects particularly the conceptual stages of estimating, bidding and proposal through actual award.

Review bids, documents and data for the project; establishing schedules and budgets for contract obligations and cost risk.

Develop and/or reviewed conceptual, budgetary and detailed cost estimates and identifying resources needed to complete project activities for major projects.

Compute costs by analyzing labor type, labor hours, material kind, material quantity; estimating time to completion and analyzing critical requirement timelines.

Honeywell, Arizona

Sr Procurement Cost Analyst

April 2018 – September 2019 (50 Hours per Week)

Responsible for the review and analysis of subcontractors cost and pricing data

($2M - $350M), in accordance with FAR Parts 15, 30, 31, and 32.

Conduct complex cost / price analysis using statistical tools, estimation models, and market trend data.

Conduct fact finds, audit reviews of subcontractor / sub tier proposals and business systems.

Support proposal price recommendations with detailed analysis of cost or pricing data

Review Statements of Work / Statement of Objectives (SOWs/SOOs) packages, matrices, and bid instructions for Request for Quotation / Request for Proposal (RFQ /RFP) solicitation and market tenders.

Perform risk and opportunity analysis.

Support subcontractor negotiations with Buyers and Commodity Managers to achieve fair and reasonable pricing determinations.

Support cross-functional teams in support U. S. Government proposals.

Maintain strong working relationships with both DCAA and DCMA

BOEING, Virginia

Project Facility Administrator / Cost Estimator

March 2016 - November 2017 (50 Hours per Week)

Responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering the pre-construction process on multiple projects particularly the conceptual stages of estimating, bidding and proposal through actual award for major projects: infrastructure and backbone, outside / inside plant IT, secured facilities, clean rooms, general offices / support spaces and tenant improvements.

Review bids, documents and data for the project; establishing schedules and budgets for contract obligations and cost risk.

Develop and/or reviewed conceptual, budgetary and detailed cost estimates and identifying resources needed to complete project activities for major projects.

Compute costs by analyzing labor type, labor hours, material kind, material quantity; estimating time to completion and analyzing critical requirement timelines.

Develop estimating processes, standards and tools for construction projects.

Prepare special reports, trend analysis, parametric and cost data bases; historical knowledge and technical reviews.

Provided support to the cost volume development, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), for several proposals in excess of $200M.

DCMA, Virginia

Contract Price / Cost Analyst (1102)

November 2014 - October 2015 (40 Hours per Week)

Perform price and cost analyses on the various elements of major contractor proposals for compliance with FAR, DFARS, TINA, CAS, and provide pre-award and post-award support for negotiation and settlement of direct and indirect costs under various contracts.

Analyze and review of supplier proposal adequacy conditions in compliance with FAR 15.408 Table 15-2, 30, 31, and 32 requirements and DCMA Proposal Adequacy Checklist requirements.

Conduct market research to determine reasonableness of offered prices for commercial items and/or services and utilize economic, statistical, accounting, and financial analysis principles and techniques to evaluate contractor's projections.

Provide commerciality recommendations to buying officials responsible for final commercial item determinations conduct market research to determine availability of alternative commercial sources of supply to satisfy Government requirements and advise program offices and buying officials accordingly.

Contributed to the development and execution of the corrective action plan to remediate deficiencies stemming from Governmental audit reports and revised routine contract pricing procedures for compliance with policies and regulations.

CGI Federal

Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Deputy Project Manager / Senior Cost Analyst

April 2013 - August 2014 (60 Hours per Week)

Senior cost team lead, responsible for (19) analysts spread over three countries providing budget and cost analysis support to United States Army Central (USARCENT). The primary focus of cost team's effort which generated $15 Billion in cost avoidance for the U.S. Government:

Forecast price trends, economic factors and efficiencies using analytical techniques such as: random sampling, cost models, learning curves, and parametric cost modeling.

Review and evaluate contract and price proposals for adequacy and compliance with the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) part 31, Contracting by Negotiation FAR parts 15, 30, 31, 32, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) guidelines, used for requirement board approval processes, and for preparation of solicitations, market tender, and / or vendor selections.

Review and interpret changes in financial management policy and procedures either mandated by Public Law or prescribed by the Department, General Accounting Office (GAO), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Treasury Department, General Services Administration (GSA).

CALIBRE

Senior Cost Analyst

August 2008 - November 2010 (72 Hours per Week)

Provided cost and budget analysis support for funding justifications, spend plans, and various funding appropriations; budget execution, validation of current year budgets; maintenance of general ledger, and other financial documents.

Developed budget estimates and recommended changes to future, and current projects based on financial data and mission requirements.

Provided project administration support for: cost analysis, estimation, and budget for over 500 temporary, permanent, and operation and maintenance (O&M) projects.

Responsible for assisting in cradle-to-grave contracting processes to include: pre-project phase technical and solution / technical validation; preparation of Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs) solicitations; cost / budgeting estimation and preparation; coordination for monitoring, controlling, and contract implementation.

Responsible for the cost monitoring, guidance and oversight, of over $4.2B of contingency funding in direct support of (70) combat units, (26) Coalition nations.

Analyzed in excess of 25,000 transactions critical to the identification of funding shortfalls. Ensured only valid prioritized requirements were funded, and all validated transactions were processed within (48) hours at 98% or greater accuracy.

MILITARY SERVICE (Last 3 assignments)

US ARMY Fort McDill, Florida

Deputy Chief, Central Asian States, Directorate of Plans, Strategy and Policy (CCJJ5-PP)

(Retiree Recall), Nov 2010 – Dec 2011 (72 hours per Week)

Responsible for the coordination and development of the whole of government effort which outlined the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) support to the Department of State as the lead agency for the United States Mission-Iraq. Served as both Deputy and when called upon, the Branch Chief, assisting, leading and, guiding a planning team consisting of eight planners to provide strategic operational concepts and plans to the Commander, United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), which directly impacted current operations in the Middle East. Developed presentations and updates for the Command, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), Secretary of Defense (SECDEF), and President of the United States (POTUS) in support of operational war plans.

US ARMY Manama Bahrain

Liaison Officer Dec 2006 – May 2008 (60 Hours per Week)

Responsible for providing continuous policy updates, status of operations, and logistical support requirements between United States Army Central (USARCENT) and United. States Naval Central (USNAVCENT). Ensured the relationships between commands remain fluid, and the lines of communication remain open to support multiple contingency operations and sustainment efforts. Served as the first Non-Naval Operations Planning Guidance (OPG) lead planner for USNAVCENT, synchronized efforts within the directorates to ensure the staff maintained operational awareness of all land, air and sea operations in the region. Primary Focal Lead and participated in cross-functional Operational Planning Groups (OPGs).

US ARMY Ft Bliss, Texas

Chief of Current Operations, DPTMS Sep 2001 – Dec 2006 (60 hours per Week)

Supervised military and DOD civilian personnel in the formulation, coordination, preparation, and execution of plans and policies relating to force modernization and integration, counter-terrorism and emergency response contingencies. Supervised the coordination, planning, training, and execution of emergency response missions with local, state and federal civil agencies.

As an additional duty, as a member of Ft Bliss management team, provided oversight of utilities and infrastructure projects for Ft Bliss $8.5 billion base realignment and closure (BRAC) projects: temporary and permanent maintenance facilities, dormitories, infrastructure and backbone, outside / inside plant IT, secured facilities, clean rooms, general offices / support spaces and tenant improvements. Ensured strict compliance with installation, DOD, and congressional mandated authorities, policies, cost and schedules. During the timeframe, zero lost-time accidents were recorded.

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