Government Compliance Subject Matter Expert Services
Resume:
FACT SHEET
Greetings:
My name is Bryant Warren, and Since 1978, I have
worked primarily in the Defense/Aerospace private
business sector and for the Federal Government either as an employee or operating my own company. After
retiring last year, I returned to operating my small, minority, veteran management consulting firm that
specializes in providing full-service compliance, audit, financial management, and consults on contracts and subcontracts to companies that have contracts with the Federal Government. My company has been in
business and registered in SAM.gov since 1991.
We have deep expertise in government contracting
from the cradle to the grave and everything else in between. Here are some of the achievements Mr.
Warren has under his belt:
Significantly increased General Dynamics cashflow by closing over two hundred contracts within a
one-year period.
Negotiated away an alleged $19M CAS
noncompliance brought by DCAA.
Had a stop payment order lifted by the DCMA
against Goodman Ball, Inc.
Saved Northrop Grumman $20M on a major
subcontract negotiation with United
Technologies/Pratt Whitney.
I have included my personal CV and resume along
with a copy of the company’s Business Capability
Statement. We can work under either a 1099 or W-2
temporary employee basis and are open to short or
long-term contract commitments.
The list of areas of expertise in the body of the email we sent, and our Core Competencies, are just a
sample of what we offer to our clients.
The consideration is appreciated.
Best Regards,
Bryant Warren, CICA, CSOE, CFIP
Bryant Warren
Owner/Chief Consultant
CONTACT
ADDRESS:
Bryant Warren Management Consultants
22415 Windbourne Drive
Tomball, TX 77375-2073
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BRYANT WARREN, CV
Biography
A U.S. Air Force Vietnam-era veteran with significant experience in Federal Government procurements. There has been increasingly responsible work performed in contracts, subcontracts, compliance, audit, accounting, and financial management. Early in my career, there was demonstrated notable career achievements working at some of the largest defense contractors in the country. I have worked for large defense contractors, three out of the Big 4 CPA firms (Deloitte, E&Y, and KPMG), small businesses, the Federal Government (emphasis added DCAA), and operated my own management consulting firm for several years, working for and with manufacturing and technology driven organizations. Professional credentials include a BSBA in Accounting, an MBA in Finance, and three certifications (CICA, CFIP, CSOE). Work History
Bryant Warren dba Bryant Warren Management Consultants – Owner/Chief Consultant 1991 - Present Anchor QEA, Inc. – Government and Compliance, Senior Manager 2024 Afognak Native Corporation – Finance Compliance Manager 2020 – 2023 RPS Group, Inc. North America – Federal Compliance Manager 2019 – 2020 Deloitte, LLP – Sr. Manager, Federal Internal Audit 2013 – 2015 Fluor Federal Services – Manager, Government Compliance 2010 – 2013 Blackstone Technology Group, Inc. – Sr. Accounting Manager 2009 – 2010 Textron, Inc. – Senior Government Compliance Administrator 1990 – 1991 Northrop Grumman – Sr. Price/Cost Analyst & Sr. Program Financial Analyst 1986 – 1990 Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Lockheed Martin – Sr. Auditor 1982 – 1986 Defense Security Cooperation Agency (The Pentagon) – Accountant 1978 – 1982 Education and Certifications
MBA, Finance, West Coast University, Los Angeles, CA
BSBA, Accounting, Columbia College, Columbia, MO
Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA)
Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP)
Certified Sarbanes-Oxley Expert (CSOE)
California Community College Lifetime Instructor Credential (Banking, Accounting, and Finance) Continuing Education
Advanced Government Contract Compliance: Preventing Noncompliance Allegations
Contract Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Government Contract Audits and Resolving Audit Disputes
The Masters Institute of Government Contract Costs
Government Contract Compliance
Government Contracting
Government Contract Accounting Systems Compliance
Defective Pricing
Small Business Liaison Officer Training
Business Affiliations/Military Background/Memberships/Professional Networking
Institute for Internal Controls (IIC): https://www.theiic.org/
International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals, Inc. (IICFIP): https://iicfip.org/united- states-of-america
International Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants, Inc. (IICFA): https://iicfaglobal.com/
National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
Fraud Advisory Panel: https://www.fraudadvisorypanel.org/
Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Professionals Association (SOXCPA): https://www.sarbanes-oxley- association.com
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Deloitte LLP Alumni for Life
Former Adjunct Faculty Instructor at National University (Accounting & Finance)
LinkedIn: Bryant Warren, MBA, CICA, CFIP, CSOE LinkedIn Public Speaking Engagements
Humana Government Business’ 3rd Annual Partnership Networking Event, August 2013, Kentucky Downs, Franklin, KY (Representing Deloitte LLP)
Marcus Evans Sponsored Event (marcusevans.com), Internal Controls and DCAA Audits for Government Contractors (Evaluating Cost Proposal Pricing Concerns to Comply with DCAA Expectations), October 2012,
Washington, DC (Representing Fluor Federal Services) Previous Government Security Clearances
Favorable NACI (Public Trust), DoD (2011 – 2015)
Secret (SAR), DoD, Level III, (1986 – 1992)
Secret, DoD, (1978 – 1986)
CAPABILITY STATEMENT
OVERVIEW
Expertise spanning several decades, Bryant Warren and Bryant Warren Management Consultants provides full-service audit, compliance, financial management, and consultation under contracts and subcontracts for companies involved with Federal Government procurement activities.
“Our success and strength have been the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) in the possession of our employees and the ethical leadership of the consultancy to consistently deliver quality work for the client.”
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Audit and Compliance * Accounting (Job and Cost)
* Rates and Factors * Business Ethics and Compliance
* Consult for Contracts and Subcontracting * Cost, Schedule, and Control Systems
* Enterprise Risk Management * Forensic Investigations
* Cost Allocation Methodologies * Dispute and Conflict Resolution
* 3rd Party Rate Reviews * Professional Development Training
* Proposal Preparations and Reviews (Pricing, REAs, Claims, Change Orders)
* Accounting Changes * Incurred Cost Submissions
* SOX/COSO Framework * Business Systems
* Budgets, Estimates, Forecasts * FAR and CAS Noncompliance
* Policies, Practices, and Procedures * Manufacturing (MRP/BoM/JIT)
* Procurement Fraud Prevention and Deterrence * Propose to Win Strategies COMPANY DATA MAJOR PROGRAMS
* Small Business
* Veteran Owned
* Minority Owned
* NAICS: 541611
* CAGE: 4L5P7
* DUNS: 83-5807728
* UEI: H4K3AKZAUJL5
* Hughes Helicopters AH-64 Apache Helicopter
* Lockheed Martin F-117 Stealth Fighter
* Rockwell International’s Space Shuttle
* Fluor Federal LOGCAP IV - Afghanistan
* United Launch Alliance – Atlas and Delta
* Northrop Tri-Service Standoff Attack Missile
* Foreign Military Sales (The Pentagon)
* Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules
* Northrop Grumman F-20 Tigershark
PAST AND PRESENT CLIENTS
* RD Amross LLP * Dimensions International, Inc. * Ernst & Young Government Contracts Advisors * ERM West, Inc. * Horne Engineering * Robert Half Management Consultants * Raytheon Engineers & Constructors * United Technologies/Pratt-Whitney (Chemical Systems Division) * Lockheed Martin * EG&G * GDI Consulting * Top Aces (Montreal, CN) * Vargas
& Company CPAs * AVTEL Services, Inc. * Cohn-Reznick Government Advisory Services * General Dynamics * Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority * Goodman-Ball, Inc.
* Teledyne Systems Division * BAE Systems Shipbuilding and Repair BRYANT WARREN, Resume
Bryant Warren dba Bryant Warren Management Consultants, Tomball, TX Owner/Chief Consultant
Clients retained me to resolve issues with their government customers and auditors, develop policies, procedures, and implement internal controls focusing on accounting, contracts administration and management, estimating, and business systems. Engagements included helping customers with their compliance needs in Federal Government contracting laws and regulations. Direct work included preparing, supporting, and negotiating incurred costs submissions and final indirect rates, contract/subcontract closeouts, revenue recognition and corporate reporting, investigation allegations of fraudulent activities and I often was the focal point and information facilitator for government audits (DCAA/OIG/DCMA). Identifying and implementing best practices, resolving disputes with government customers, and researching and resolving compliance issues raised by government auditors were critical maintenance of what I did for clients. Training courses were developed and conducted on unallowable costs, cost allocations (CAS/FAR), and supplier proposal price/cost analyses. Clients have included: United States Enrichment Corporation, Dimensions International, Inc., Environmental Research Management, Inc. (ERM)-West, Inc., EG&G, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Engineers & Constructors, General Dynamics, Mowat, Mackie & Anderson LLP, Ernst & Young Government Contract Services, Robert Half International, United Technologies/Pratt-Whitney (Chemical Systems Division), Vargas & Company CPAs, AVTEL Services, Inc., Teledyne Systems Division, Horne Engineering, Goodman-Ball, Inc., Cohn-Reznick Government Advisory Services, and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA).
Anchor QEA, Inc. – Houston, TX
Government and Compliance, Senior Manager
Duties and responsibilities included monitoring changes in government regulations, such as FAR, CAS, and industry guidelines, and collaborating with company stakeholders to implement necessary compliance changes across the organization. It was crucial to maintain a clear compliance program and report to management on the organization’s adherence to laws and regulations and address noncompliance situations collaborating with the appropriate teams to create realistic action plans and conduct regular audits to identify potential weaknesses. Effective communication with employees ensured everyone was aware of internal policies and external laws. Collaboration with external auditors and Anchor team members promoted excellence in compliance with government requirements. Additionally, I develop internal workflows to meet company and regulatory deadlines, partner with various levels of management to provide financial analysis and compliance data, monitor department metrics, and oversee the development and maintenance of SAM.gov registrations. Prior to my departure I drafted the company’s first Purchasing Procedures Manual.
Afognak Corporation – Anchorage, AK (Worked in Houston, TX Remotely) Finance Compliance Manager
Functioned as Finance’s compliance SME for the adherence to Federal Government procurement laws and regulations, as well as internal company polices, practices, and procedures. In addition, support was provided to various internal departments to maintain compliance with applicable procurement regulations. Leading a team of four, we conducted compliance reviews, prepared, submitted, and monitored indirect provisional billing rates, and investigated budget variances. We provided consultation to budget stakeholders, performed internal risk assessments and gap analyses, and conducted monthly reviews of unallowable costs. Additionally, we identified, recommended, and implemented process improvements, supported contract and subcontract closeouts, and reviewed and analyzed labor/non-labor cost transfers and corrections impacting flexibly priced contracts. My role also involved regulatory interpretations, training, fraud investigation, selective internal audits, and the development of quarterly compliance newsletters. Our group prepared the yearly incurred cost submissions, supported government auditors (primarily DCAA), managed month-end close cost allocations and reconciliations, and resolved any findings or DCAA SOCARS. Furthermore, we monitored payment of overtime, breaks, and fringe benefits to our hourly employees who were under CBAs, SCAs, and certain state laws regarding the payment of such costs for compliance. RPS Group, Inc. North American Operations (Purchased by Tetra Tech in 2022) – Houston, TX Federal Compliance Manager
During my brief period at this company, I assisted with the development of best practices in contracting and subcontracting, and created written policies, practices, and procedures to ensure regulatory adherence. Effective internal controls were established, and G/L accounts were reviewed for unallowable costs. Acting as the DCAA/DCMA liaison, I managed all contractual matters and provided consultation to senior management on complex issues. My responsibilities included performing risk assessments, developing proposal rates, monitoring billing rates against budgets, and preparing the yearly incurred cost proposal. Deloitte LLP – Hermitage, TN
Sr. Manager, Federal Internal Audit
One of the original members of the Federal Internal Audit group, the Chief Audit Executive, selected me to bring the necessary expertise to establish this function within Internal Audit. Our focus was on the Federal Government business, performing audits and stakeholder consultations. Key responsibilities and duties entailed supporting the development of the yearly audit plan with the CAE, ensuring the successful execution of assigned audits, and providing adequate field supervision for staff auditors. Emerging issues in government procurement regulations and laws were researched, communicated, interpreted, and implemented that affected our risk portfolio. As a member of Deloitte’s Fraud Committee, we conducted fraud risk assessments of various functions and business systems to monitor and detect if there was criminal activity within the firm. Fluor Federal Services, Inc. – Greenville, SC
Manager, Government Compliance
Fluor provides comprehensive engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, and project management services to government and commercial clients across various industries worldwide. Fluor Federal Services, which managed one of the Army’s largest contingency operations (LOGCAP IV – Afghanistan), consists of three service lines: Environmental & Nuclear, Contingency Operations, and Services. The compliance function is responsible for creating the annual compliance plan, performing compliance reviews, and conducting selective internal audits to ensure the reliability and integrity of information, adherence to policies, regulations and laws, safeguarding assets, and the economical and efficient use of resources. Additionally, we managed proposal reviews, and ensured the company met its established operational objectives. We collaborated with stakeholders to review their internal management self-assessments and, if necessary, assisted in developing and implementing corrective action plans.
RD Amross, LLC (Joint Venture)
Pratt/Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc. Jet Engine Research Facility – Jupiter, FL Financial/Contracts Advisor (1099 Contractor)
RD Amross is a joint venture between United Technologies Corporation/Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne and International Space Engines, Inc., a subsidiary of the Russian company NPO Energomash. This venture brokers the sale of RD-180 liquid propulsion rocket engines to the United Launch Alliance, LLC, supporting the Atlas and Delta evolved expendable launch vehicles. In my role, I prepared financial and accounting data in accordance with government regulations, contracts, and GAAP, prepared taxes for the partners, managed the company’s cash flow (with the oversight of the Treasurer), filed payroll and related tax returns, and assisted with the preparation of the annual operating budgets and financial statements. Additionally, I conducted variance analyses, liaison to government auditors (DCAA), implemented and monitored best practices, such as the CAS/FAR SME, and supported the preparation of pricing proposals and cost estimates in compliance with government solicitation instructions. Blackstone Technology Group, Inc. – Arlington, VA
Sr. Accounting Manager
Blackstone Technology Group, a prominent government contractor headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in management and technical consulting and staffing services. As the resident SME on compliance, ethics, and financial management, we prepared the firm’s forward pricing rates, forecasts and budgets, G/L account reconciliations, financial statements, and month/year-end closings. My responsibility also included preparing incurred cost submissions and serve as a strategic advisor to the Managing Director and President. Federal Government compliant policies and procedures were created, responses to customer requests for information, functioned as the DCAA liaison, managed billings, supported the proposal process with pricing strategies, and revenue recognition. Furthermore, employees were trained in compliance and ethics. Hydraulic Research Textron (Subsidiary of Textron, Inc.) – Valencia, CA Sr. Government Compliance Administrator
This division of Textron, Inc., which specializes in R&D and manufacturing of hydraulics used in military and commercial applications, and reporting to the Manager of Government Compliance, Compliance maintained close liaison with the division President, VP of Finance, Internal Audit, and the Division Controller on all government compliance issues. We supported government officials during their audits (DCAA), negotiated overhead costs and indirect rates, explained accounting practices, procedures, and policies, and resolved disputes. Additionally, we maintained the Cost Accounting Standards Disclosure Statement, performed accounting change analysis (including formal cost impacts proposals and internal studies for strategic long-range planning purposes), authored policies and procedures, interpreted the regulations and held discussions with my manager for timing of their implementation (if required), executed training, and conducted compliance checks. Northrop Aircraft Division (Advanced Projects) – Hawthorne, CA Supporting the DoD’s Tri-Service (Army, Navy, and Air Force) Standoff Attack Missile (TSSAM) Program price/cost analyses were performed on proposals from major subcontractors ($50M+) and cost management under Cost Schedule Controls Systems
(C/SSC – under DoD Instruction 5000.2 (DoDI 5000.2) now referred to as EVMS Earned Value Management Systems
(ANSI/EIA-748). The following two positions were held, and duties and responsibilities were: Sr. Program Financial Analyst (Cost Management)
In this position, we prepared and submitted monthly CFSRs (Cost Funds Status Reports), CPRs (Cost Performance Reports), Termination Liability Schedules, and C/SSRs (Cost Schedule Status Reports). Our team submitted CDRLs related to costs and schedules and reviewing CPRs/CSSRs from our major subcontractors. As a one of the team leaders, we conducted joint on-site quarterly surveillance reviews with the customer (U.S. Air Force – Wright-Patterson AFB, OH) to ensure schedule integrity, CAM (Cost Account Manager) knowledge, and accurate reporting from their CPRs. Our goal was to identify schedule and cost risks and assess the health of their earned value management systems in accordance with the subcontractor’s approved practices and procedures. Internal interviews were conducted with our CAMs, costs incurred, schedule integrity, and variance analyses. Details of any significant deficiencies or variances, whether cost or schedule related, were reported to management and our customer along with what happened and how we would recover (i.e., what, when, why, how, and a recovery plan). Sr. Subcontracts Price/Cost Analyst (Major Subcontractor Proposals - $50M+) Price or cost analyses were performed on all non-competitive subcontract proposals. Fact findings were conducted, and price/cost analyses reports were written and provided to subcontract administrators with recommendations on costs analyzed, along with supporting the negotiation on the price of the subcontract. Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) & Lockheed Martin Corporation – Southern California Sr. Auditor
Working from mobile offices in Los Angeles and Anaheim, CA, as well as Hughes Helicopter’ residency office in Culver City, CA, and Lockheed’s Advanced Programs – “Skunk Works” in Burbank, CA, we conducted comprehensive audits encompassing compliance, financial operations, proposals, and contract/subcontract reviews. These audits aimed to evaluate reported financial information, internal controls, the adequacy of financial management systems, and adherence to applicable laws, company policies, government regulations (FAR/CAS), GAAP, and contract requirements. Additionally, we provided negotiation support to management. Notably, we audited major programs such as the AH-64 Apache Helicopter, the F-117 Stealth Fighter, and Rockwell International’s Space Shuttle.
Defense Security Cooperation Agency, The Pentagon (Foreign Military Sales) – Washington, DC Accountant (Financial & Contract Accounting)
As part of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) oversight agency of the Federal Government, we managed government-to-foreign government sales of defense equipment, services, and training. These transactions were financed and regulated through Foreign Military Financing and the Arms Export Control Act. My primary responsibilities included account reconciliations, variance analyses, financial statement preparation, month-end reporting, recording transactions, accounts payable, billings, accounts receivable, and collections. The major systems sold during my time were General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon and the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Strike Eagle.
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