Financial Analyst Business Development

Abdullah G. Masood

***** ******* ***** *****, ************, VA 23832 Cell: 703-***-**** Email: ********@***.***

EXPERIENCE:

Professional Summary:

Strategic and results-driven Finance Leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in financial management, cost analysis, pricing, and budgeting for complex federal and commercial programs. Proven ability to develop high-performing teams, implement data-driven strategies, and deliver executive-level financial insights. Deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, DCAA compliance, and ERP systems including Deltek Costpoint and advanced Microsoft Excel. Adept at aligning financial operations with organizational goals and driving continuous performance improvement across business units.

American Institutes for Research® Chesterfield, VA

Sr. Pricing Specialist 08/22 – 05/25

Lead the development of pricing strategies and cost models for complex proposals, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and internal controls.

Present financial recommendations to executive management and external government agencies, supporting strategic decision-making.

Manage high-volume workload across competing deadlines, consistently delivering accurate, audit-ready proposals.

Mentor junior analysts and support team development on pricing methodologies and compliance protocols.

Peraton (Formally Perspecta, Inc.) Chesterfield, VA

Sr. Pricing Analyst 02/15 – 07/22

Directed cost proposal development for multimillion-dollar federal contracts, including labor rates, subcontractor costs, and indirect allocations.

Collaborated with Business Development, Contracts, and Finance teams to deliver compliant, competitive proposals.

Contributed to strategic planning, budget reviews, and variance analysis presented to senior leadership.

Supported DCAA audits and pricing certifications, ensuring full compliance with FAR/DFARS.

Sierra Lobo, Inc. (NASA GSFC) Greenbelt, MD

Principal Financial Analyst 10/14 – 02/15

Conducted complex financial analyses and trend forecasting to support mission-critical NASA programs.

Managed budgeting cycles, variance reporting, and strategic financial plans.

Ensured compliance with cost, schedule, and performance metrics under tight reporting deadlines.

Peraton (Formally Vencore, Inc.) Stafford, VA

Program Finance Analyst Sr. 08/09 – 10/14

Oversaw program-level financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for large-scale engineering projects.

Developed and analyzed KPIs, tracked indirect costs, and ensured alignment with corporate financial goals.

Led internal reviews, supporting continuous improvement in pricing and reporting accuracy.

Peraton (Formally QinetiQ NA) Fairfax, VA

Financial Manager 01/07 - 08/09

Managed contract financials across government programs, including Deltek Costpoint setup and reporting.

Supported proposal development, indirect cost allocation, and compliance reviews.

Presented financial data to executives and collaborated on pricing strategy development.

General Dynamics Information Technology Fairfax, VA

Sr. Cost Accountant 02/05 - 01/07

Prepared financial analyses, reconciled program costs, and monitored compliance with contractual requirements.

Worked closely with program managers on labor, ODCs, and variance reporting.

Computer Science Corporation Falls Church, VA

Cost Accountant / Lead 03/04 - 02/05

Produced financial reports and reconciliations for government and commercial accounts.

Ensured invoice accuracy and contract compliance while supporting internal forecasting efforts.

EDUCATION:

Long Island University Brooklyn, NY

Master of Arts, Economics 09/97

City University of New York Brooklyn, NY

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration 12/94

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