Finance/Business Analyst

Profile

I am a senior business and finance analyst with experience working in government and defense industries, state and private institutions, as well as the local sector. Responsibilities have included contract analysis, program cost controls, cost scheduling, and program execution; as well as providing accurate analysis, concise communication, and prime reporting to all stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and has a track record of providing exceptional customer reporting, customer service, and customer satisfaction.

Demonstrated expertise in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making, with a well-established ability to perform effectively in independent work settings.

Experience

NIGHTWING SR. FINANCE ANALYST, PROG COST CONTROLS & COST SCH. APRIL 2024 – MAY 2025

·Oversaw financial management of the largest IDIQ (Infinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity), multi-CLIN CPFF-LOE (Cost Plus Fixed Fee-Level of Effort) Contracts (exercised & unexercised options) each CLIN ranging from 15 FTE to 200 FTE concurrently, total contract valued at $98M.

·Managed the financial performance within various functions of the organization to develop, validate, monitor, and report on budgets, accruals, and actual cost data, while providing detailed analysis and explanation of variances and trends.

·Analyzed complex business data and provide technical financial support to externals customers, as well as internal functionals such as Supply Chain, PMs, and other internal stakeholders.

·Ensured accurate specifications during contract set-up, to properly capture costs, recognize revenue, and track earned value.

·Prepared financial accounting for various operations, including cost estimating, cost analysis, accounting operations, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and monthly billing/monthly deliverables (CDRLs).

·Coordinated with project managers to deliver project proposals using templates that capture full scope end-to-end execution of the financial plan and schedule.

·Performed validation of standard costs, customer pricing, and new business item setups to ensure data accuracy.

·Prepared monthly and quarterly reports that compared actuals vs forecast models and analyzed variances to be reconciled.

·Experience with complex financial reporting, data collection, and providing ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed immediately.

·Experience with building complex client-specific reports using software such as APEX, SAP, Deltek, Costpoint, Oracle.

· Experience with large data-driven spreadsheets that incorporate XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP scenarios to ensure reporting accuracy.

·Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a proven capacity to excel in autonomous work environments.

RAYTHEON FINANCE ANALYST MARCH 2020 – APRIL 2024

·Oversaw two CPFF-LOE (Cost Price Fixed Fee-Level of Effort) government contracts, with a total cost value of $30 Million – both contracts exceeding their expected revenue for each contract’s multi-year Period of Performance.

·Worked independently, driving projects towards completion using report driven data collection, cost analysis, accurate billing and delivery of all financial metrics to program managers.

·Customer satisfaction improved because of precise invoicing of monthly deliverables, consistently accurate reporting, and efficient cash collection.

·Demonstrated a self-directed work style, effectively managing multiple projects for both contracts simultaneously and delivering exceptional and accurate results.

·Provided actionable insights to program managers and senior management, facilitating data-driven decision making and informed corrective actions.

·Strived for continuous improvement by preforming validation of actual costs vs. pricing models through data analysis to ensure revenue accuracy.

SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL LOAN SPECIALIST MARCH 2011 – MARCH 2020

·Reviewed, assessed, and processed a wide variety of student and parent loan documents for accuracy, completeness, and verify financial accountability and federal compliance regarding federal regulations, laws, and policies.

·Oversaw the compliance of sensitive, confidential records and financial assets, maintaining privacy of all assets, and the storage and archiving of all sensitive, confidential records and financial assets.

·Reconciled federal budget funds monthly to identify errors, irregularities, and make needed adjustments.

·Conducted compliance reviews, analyses data, assesses risks, interprets policies, and carries out administrative planning and implementation.

·Coordinated and managed the federal loan process for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.

·Ensured federal and state compliance with SCHEV and IPEDS for graduate and undergraduate students.

·Acts as a liaison with local, state, and federal agencies and the public on economic issues; maintains effective communication with employees, the public, and government officials.

·Delivered oral and written presentations to students, parents, businesses, state & local officials, and relevant organizations as needed.

Education

Master of Business Administration, graduated June 2016 Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA

Bachelor of Science in Political Science, graduated June 2008 Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA

Bachelor of Science in Sociology, graduated June 2008 Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA

Skills & Abilities

·Interpersonal/Inquisitive/Motivated

·Accounting, Budgeting, FP&A, EAC’s, and R&O

·Microsoft Office/Excel proficient

·Poised under pressure while multi-tasking

·Excellent at communication and negotiation

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