Alva A. Ochoa
Waterford,VA
Summary
Results-driven professional with solid foundation in business management. Known for effectively leading teams and driving operational improvements to achieve business objectives. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs. Skilled in Financial Analysis, Program Planning & Control and Budgeting/Forecasting with reliable and flexible approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
BUSINESS MANAGER
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc
Alexandria, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee the program financial operations for SPA's international entities across various countries such as the monthly accounting close process to include variance analysis, review and approval of subcontract cost accruals, revenue adjustments, and Intercompany transactions for offline entity.
- Lead the business functions including program planning, and establishing intercompany work orders (IWOs). Lead monthly forecasting and annual operating plan (AOP) efforts for over 160 Purchase Orders for Revenue, Direct Cost, and Direct Margin.
- Support Group Leaders in managing multimillion-dollar budgets for direct and indirect across multiple entities ensuring alignment with multi-currency and compliance standards.
- Mentor junior staff, providing guidance on best practices in project management, and proposal activities.
- Improve operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions. Have successfully reduced account DSO by over 50 days by managing billed and unbilled analysis.
- Participate and support Merger and Acquisition Integration efforts.
- Assist with preparation, documentation, and response to internal/external audits.
FINANCE MANAGER
SAIC, Legacy Engility/TASC/Northrop Grumman
Chantilly, VA
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported the Director, Deputy, and Resource Manager within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering by providing resource analysis, budget execution and financial management with an $800M annual appropriation budget;
- Led financial planning and analysis for multi-million dollar projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Analyzed complex financial data, providing insights that informed executive decision-making and resource allocation.
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across eight (8) different Technical Execution Areas (TEA).
- Performed detailed budget analysis and estimates of funding needs for current and Future Year Defense Programs (FYDP) with annual budget plan exceeding $900M.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
PROGRAM CONTROL MANAGER
SAIC, Legacy Engility/TASC/Northrop Grumman
Chantilly, VA
12.2016 - 03.2022
- Managed and directed a diverse team of ten (10) Program Control Analysts at various locations.
- Worked with direct reports, Vice President of Programs, Division Directors, and Program Managers with the development of quarterly forecast for Revenue, EBIT, Gross Booking and Direct Labor for respective programs and/or Divisions;
- Worked with Program Managers and Business Management with the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for Revenue, EBIT, Gross Booking and Direct Labor for respective programs and/or Divisions with annual revenue exceeding $300M;
- Managed financial performance of various contract types, including Time and Material (T&M), Cost Plus (CP), Fixed Price, and Indefinitely Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with annual revenue of $300M;
- Efficiently supported proposal activities by preparing real-time cost modeling to meet price to win (PTW) with value exceeding $300M.
- Performed analysis and reports for internal and external customers to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
SR. PROGRAM COST CONTROL ANALYST
SAIC, Legacy Engility/TASC/Northrop Grumman
Chantilly, VA
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Mentored and trainer to Jr/Mid-level Program Control Analysts; served as the Lead PCA for the team; support multiple staff to include Division Directors, Business Development, Capture Management, and Program Managers.
- Managed financial performance of various contract types, including Time and Material (T&M), Cost Plus (CP), Fixed Price, and Indefinitely Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Performed analyses and reports for internal and external customers to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Prepare budgets and schedules for all contract work; perform financial analyses such as funding profiles, revenue outlook, and variance analysis.
- Ensured adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, estimates to complete (ETC) and estimates at completion (EAC) to support internal and external reporting.
- Produced customer invoice backup documentation; reconcile expenditures against invoiced cost and prepare corrections/adjustments as required; and provide contract closeout support where required.
SUBCONTRACTS INVOICE LEAD
SAIC, Legacy Engility/TASC/Northrop Grumman
Chantilly, VA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Managed and supported a team of Subcontracts Invoice Specialists who processed more than 10 thousand subcontractors and professional service provider (PSP) invoices per year.
- Reviewed Subcontracts Invoice Specialist reports to determine if all subcontract and consulting invoices met accounting policies/terms to maximize company sales prior to month-end.
- Reviewed and analyzed using internal financial tools to endure all direct invoices had adequate funding, project set-up and were within agreed period of performance; and researched, resolved and answered Program Control Office inquiries.
- Responsible for monthly report of Outstanding Invoices (over 60 days old) to meet Sarbanes-Oxley standards; along with monthly report of >$1M direct and >$500K indirect invoices not processed.
Education
CERTIFICATION IN FEDERAL CONTRACTING BASICS - Government Contracting
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.B.S - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Strayer University
Manassas, VASkills
- Analytical thinking
- Financial planning and Analysis
- Team building
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Proficient in Costpoint, Deltek, Cognos, TM1, and Microsoft suite
- Strong understanding of federal finance and accounting– FAR, CAS
- Proficient in managing multiple contract types - IDIQ, FFP, T&M, CP
- Contract management
Work Availability
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Work Type
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Work-life balanceCareer advancementTimeline
BUSINESS MANAGER
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc
01.2023 - Current
FINANCE MANAGER
SAIC, Legacy Engility/TASC/Northrop Grumman
03.2022 - 01.2023
PROGRAM CONTROL MANAGER
SAIC, Legacy Engility/TASC/Northrop Grumman
12.2016 - 03.2022
SR. PROGRAM COST CONTROL ANALYST
SAIC, Legacy Engility/TASC/Northrop Grumman
01.2007 - 01.2016
SUBCONTRACTS INVOICE LEAD
SAIC, Legacy Engility/TASC/Northrop Grumman
01.2006 - 01.2007
CERTIFICATION IN FEDERAL CONTRACTING BASICS - Government Contracting
George Washington University
B.S - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Strayer University