Financial/ Budget Analysis

PAUL ST. JEAN

**** *** ****** *****, **** Bay, FL 321-***-**** ********@*****.***

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

“Experienced Financial Analyst Government Compliance & Cost Management Expert.” Results-driven Financial Analyst with over 25 years of progressive experience supporting government, defense, and commercial programs with expertise in financial analysis, property compliance, proposal development, and cost management. Proven ability to improve company efficiency, locate and recover significant government assets, and drive financial strategy through accurate forecasting, variance analysis, and risk assessment. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, audit readiness, and FAR/DFARS compliance. Holds an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph, ensuring trusted handling of sensitive government projects. SKILLS

Government Property & Compliance (FAR/DFARS) Cost Estimation & Proposal Development Financial Forecasting & Budget Management Asset Management & Recovery Internal & External Audit Support (DCMA, DCAA) Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis Strategic Pricing & Risk Assessment Cross-Functional Team Collaboration Process Improvement & Financial Systems Optimization Technical Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Pivot-tables, VLOOKUPs), PDM, Hyperion Essbase, SAP, Sunflower Asset Management, Business Warehouse PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

L3HARRIS Palm Bay, FL AUG 2020 – APR 2024

Government Compliance Property Financial Analyst Collaborated cross-functionally with Contracts, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program Management teams to resolve asset management issues and streamline compliance processes. Supported company-wide compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and internal property management policies. Monitored and enhanced property control systems to maintain accurate asset records for government and company-owned property across programs.

● Participated in the management of over 23,000+ government assets valued at $300M+, achieving a 98% inventory accuracy rate.

● Recovered and reconciled over $10M in government-funded equipment previously reported as missing or lost.

● Placed 16,000+ asset labels to satisfy corrective actions from the 2023 government audit (CAR), ensuring regulatory compliance.

● Prepared cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to support property management budgets and compliance initiatives.

● Participated in internal and external audits (e.g., DCMA, DCAA), preparing responses and implementing corrective action plans. NORTHROP GRUMMAN Melbourne, FL APR 2014 – MAR 2020 Cost Accountant IV Senior Proposal Analyst

Closely collaborated with the business management teams regarding cost estimation, pricing strategy development, and proposal support for complex aerospace and defense programs, consistently delivering multi-million-dollar compliant proposals. Developed detailed cost models and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) supporting competitive and sole-source bids. Conducted cost volume development, including narrative preparation and audit support, for major government and commercial proposals; presented financial analyses and pricing strategies to executive leadership for bid/no-bid decision-making.

● Provided leadership to proposal sub-teams and cross-functional projects, notably spearheading a large-scale telecommunications upgrade project supporting the rollout of new facility expansions.

● Recognized by leadership for consistently producing compliant, cost proposals that supported corporate growth goals. NORTHROP GRUMMAN Melbourne, FL SEP 2001 – MAY 2012 Financial Analyst I, II, III

Progressively promoted through Financial Analyst roles (I, II, III) over an 11-year tenure. Served as the sole Business Management liaison for the Melbourne site, supporting the IT Solutions sector with financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning. Prepared detailed financial statements, developed budget models, and conducted cost structure analyses to support multiple business units.

● Supported pricing strategy development, asset management initiatives, and proposal pricing activities, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.

● Collaborated with program management to create financial estimates and manage project budgets, including a $15M contract.

● Spearheaded an enterprise-wide asset management initiative that saved over $400K annually by identifying and eliminating inactive mobile device accounts, earning Employee of the Quarter honors in 2009. CONTRACT EXPERIENCE

Financial Consultant NUANCE - AAR Melbourne, FL MAR 2012 – JUL 2014 EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Professional Administration, Barry University Miami, FL

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