PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

Highly qualified professional with experience in proposal management, cost estimating and cost/data analysis for commercial and defense industries. Ability to identify and analyze detailed costs associated with manufacturing, equipment acquisition, and facility upgrades. Hands on experience with a variety of manufacturing and construction processes. A team player and motivator ensuring projects on time and within budget.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

Graduated Cum Laude

Associate of Science, Production Management

Allegheny County Community College, Pittsburgh, PA

Certificate, Project Management

University of California, Irvine, CA

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Working knowledge of ProPricer and the Microsoft Office Suite of products: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Developed a Life-Cycle Cost model for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for Propulsion Systems and Generator Systems using Excel and Visual Basic.

Developed a new maintenance manual for the US Navy’s LHA Cargo Monorail System using Word. Coordinated efforts with relevant employees and submitted copy complete and on time.

Prepared and designed PowerPoint slides for presentations to management, customers, and various government agencies.

Developed a comprehensive database of lubricants and their locations using the Navy’s Planned Maintenance System (PMS) with Access.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

2021 – 2023 L3 Harris Technologies – Greenville, TX

Senior Cost/Pricing Analyst

Contributing to the development and execution of a cost proposal plan.

Compiling cost elements in the development of proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements.

Developing an understanding and ability to implement and mentor internal cost proposal processes and procedures as well as external Government contracting regulations (FAR, CAS and TINA) to co-workers and internal customers.

Help with the submitting of current complete and accurate cost proposals.

Working with other functional areas in presenting cost proposal data for approval to functional as well as executive level management.

Interfacing and supporting both internal and external customers in support of post-proposal submission audit, fact-finding, and negotiations.

Acquiring and executing expert level knowledge of internal estimate gathering and pricing tools. Use that knowledge in an administrative role to support system users.

Utilizing Microsoft Office skills to produce meaningful cost models and accurate, timely reports.

2019 – 2021 MAXAR (Space Systems/Loral) – Palo Alto, CA

Lead Pricing Analyst

Plan, schedule and coordinate assigned proposals, contracts, or projects.

Prepare work breakdown structure and cost collection matrices for proposed or negotiated programs.

Develop project budgets and prepared work authorizing documents in accordance with the established work break down structure and approved budget plan.

Provide cost control function by ensuring appropriateness of charges, availability of budgets, accuracy of costs and cost distribution and compliance to funding limitations.

Performs statistical analysis of cost trends (rate fluctuations, manpower utilization, materiel usage, travel, and miscellaneous expense items.) in order to forecast completion.

Participate in the analysis of contemplated management decisions on indirect pools and bases. Develop data for use in rate submittals.

Perform cost trade off analysis on proposed capital projects. Develop appropriation requests, and programs capital forecasts.

Compile, organize and perform initial analysis of financial data for profit and other established business plans. Compile data and prepare reports of performance against profit plan or other established business plans.

2010 – 2019 NORTHRUP-GRUMMAN – Sunnyvale, CA

Manager, Operations Estimating, Tool Crib, Storeroom

Manage and direct 2 salaried professionals and 12 represented employees. Responsible for providing objective-oriented direction to subordinates utilizing approved management guidelines & general policies. Responsibilities include: planning and performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package, subsystem, or related group of work packages on large system development-type contracts.

Support SAP development and implementation. Developed procedures to utilize SAP to increase productivity in estimating.

Created a culture of engagement with my team through:

- Sharing engagement data and facilitating dialogue regarding the Gallup Q12 items

- Collaborating on development and implementation of team action plan

- Ensuring an on-going dialogue and follow through

Supported the oversight of Manufacturing Technology Advancement projects. Continuous support for implementing a stable standards system.

2008 – 2010 CONVERTEAM INC.(now GE Power Conversion) – Pittsburgh, PA

Proposal Engineer

Provide proposal/tendering support for the Navy’s DDG-1000 High Voltage Propulsion System (HVPS) and the Mobile Landing Platform (MLP) currently under development. Respond to request for quotations (RFQs) and all other related sales/tendering efforts.

Consult with NAVSEA, Internal Sales/Business Development Managers, and Subcontractors to develop desired strategies. Clarify the requirements in the RFQ and seek assistance when necessary from Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Contract Management, and Commissioning.

Gather technical solutions and edit detailed documentation of proposed hardware and software solutions in response to RFQ requirements.

Develop and approve cost and pricing estimates based on DCAA approved direct labor, overhead, and G&A rates, DCMA approved labor hours/bills of material, and requested subcontractor/vendor quotations. Assure that all information incorporated into proposal meets the latest Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR).

Support Sales Director throughout the tendering process, including fact-finding, negotiations, and pre-award audits.

In 2008 and 2009 prepared and submitted proposals to secure funding for the following:

DDG-1000 Land Based Test Site (LBTS) – Long Lead Material – Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

DDG-1000 Land Based Test Site (LBTS) – Hardware Balance – Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

DDG-1000 Land Based Test Site (LBTS) – Commissioning – Time and Material (T&M)

DDG-1000 Land Based Test Site (LBTS) – MV Switchgear – Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

In 2009 prepared and submitted a proposal for negotiation for DDG-1002 (3rd Ship) for negotiation. Expected award in Spring 2010.

2004 – 2008 RESCO PRODUCTS INC. – Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Cost Accountant

Manage monthly, quarterly and year-end cost accounting close requirements to meet corporate reporting deadlines. Manufacturing variances included but were not limited to material price variance (MPV), material usage variance (MUV), methods variance (MV), overall efficiency variance (OEV).

Oversee the material & labor cost systems for accuracy, completeness, timeliness and quality. Examined changes in product design, raw materials, and manufacturing methods to determine effects on costs. Evaluated actual manufacturing costs and prepared periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.

Provided management with reports comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products explaining monthly budget variances to senior management. Reported and interpreted discrepancies directly to upper management.

Excess and Obsolete analysis and reporting. Support budget generation, reporting and analysis for individual plants and mines. Un-vouchered receipts analysis and reconciliation. Analysis of cycle counting maintenance. Support annual physical inventory execution and validation.

2002 – 2004 DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY (DCAA) – Manassas, VA

Auditor

Review of Lockheed Martin incurred costs, forward pricing, or bid proposals of material, labor, and overhead pools. Provide audit determinations as to the accuracy of the contractor’s cost representations, reasonableness, or allowability of costs to specific contracts, validity of labor and material cost, etc.

Test and examine contractor’s records, cost representations, internal controls and accounting systems to assure compliance with accounting standards, Government regulations and contract provisions. Prepare audit working papers and substantiating documents in accordance with DCAA requirements.

Apply computerized audit techniques or quantitative methods such as statistical sampling and graphic analysis to develop projections of cost impacts and risks associated with contractor’s submissions. Actively participate in meetings with procurement and administrative contracting officers.

1994 - 2002 WESTINGHOUSE / JOHN J. MCMULLEN ASSOCIATES, INC. – Pgh, PA

Senior Cost / Price Analyst

Lead analyst developing Total Ownership Costs (TOC) and Cost As an Independent Variable (CAIV) documentation for the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) utilizing PRICE (Parametric Review of Information for Costing and Evaluation) H and HL software for hardware and life cycle models.

Developed a new maintenance manual for the LHA Cargo Monorail System. Coordinated efforts with relevant employees and submitted copy complete and on time.

Supported cost analysis activities for USCG Fuel Cell and Deepwater programs. Developed a Life-Cycle Cost model for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for Propulsion Systems and Generator Systems using Excel and Visual Basic.

Provided cost/benefit analyses for more than 40 engineering solutions for the Navy’s LHA 1 Class Mid-Life Upgrade Program. Developed spreadsheet to minimize data entry and perform complex calculations relating to life-cycle costs for team members.

Supported the Navy’s effort to comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations on use/removal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Developed a comprehensive database of lubricants and their locations using from the Navy’s Planned Maintenance System (PMS) using Access.

1986 - 1993 WESTINGHOUSE, Marine Division - Sunnyvale, CA

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Developed factory direct labor estimates ($10k to $10,000k) for major marine propulsion equipment of 5,000 to 60,000 hp and missile-launching equipment (steam turbines, reduction gears, and electrical/hydraulic control systems) for Navy’s fleet of submarines and surface ships. Developed bills of material, determined make or buy content and production methods, wrote material requests, and provided technical support for Purchasing

Fully documented estimates to ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) Section 15.811 and Public Law 87-653, Truth In Negotiations. Supported estimates throughout proposal process, including fact-finding, negotiations, and post-award audits.

Working knowledge of theory, statistical calculation, and application of improvement curves, including calculation of slope, loss of learning from breaks in production, and determination of first-unit costs. Developed detailed estimating procedure for determining impact of unscheduled production interruptions.

CLEARANCE:

DoD Secret (inactive)

PUBLICATIONS:

Co-authored, “Comparative Life Cycle Costs of Fuel Cells and Other Propulsion Systems” for the US Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard.

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