Amanda Sylvia
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Accomplished Cost Analyst with extensive experience in defense sector cost estimation and analysis, notably with the Department of Defense - Navy across various PMAs. Excelled in developing life cycle cost estimates, supporting high-stakes contract negotiations, and pioneering innovative cost models. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and adept at translating complex data into actionable insights.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cost Anaylst
Department Of Defense - Navy - PMA-202
05.2022 - Current
- Cost lead for the Aircrew Combat Effectiveness group. I develop Life Cycle Cost Estimates for multiple programs and evaluate contractor proposals and support contract negotiations.
- Cost analyst for the Survival and Resiliency group and the Aircrew Devices group. I develop Life Cycle Cost Estimates for multiple programs and evaluate contractor proposals and support contract negotiations.
- Develop Program Office Memorandums (POM) sheets to support PMA-202.
- I support Risk Management Groups and Risk Management Boards for multiple programs across the PMA.
Cost Analyst
Department of Defense - Navy - PMA 275
09.2013 - 05.2022
- Developed, maintained, and updated various V-22 development and production cost estimates.
- Worked with our Business Financial Management (BFM) team to complete budget estimates and update our Program Acquisition Unit Cost and Average Procurement Unit Cost in the Selected Acquisition Report (SAR).
- Participated in negotiations for Multi-Year Procurement III. The V-22 MYPIII Team surpassed targeted affordability objectives applying an innovative top-level data driven strategy that utilized a versatile cost and pricing model capable of accommodating constantly-changing quantities of multiple aircraft configurations over various 5- and 7-year multi-year scenarios.
- Participated in negotiations for the V-22 Common Configuration-Readiness and Modernization (CC-RAM) Program using the same top-level approach as MYPIII.
- Developed and maintained all Cost and Software Data Reports for each contract within PMA 275.
Cost Analyst
Department of Defense - Navy - PMA 262
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Developed estimate for converting Air Force Global Hawks to be used by the Navy.
- Developed budget submissions for NavComp 14, Alt-POM 14 and DON 15 and updated the SAR for PB14.
- Began development of the Triton Production Model to be used for Milestone C.
- Developed and reviewed all Cost Software Data Reports for PMA 262.
Cost Analyst
Department of Defense - Navy - PMA 268
01.2006 - 09.2012
- Created the Cost Development Model for UCAS-D program.
- Developed CERs (cost estimating relationships) using analogy and/or regression analysis of historical programmatic data.
- Supported the Source Selection for UCAS-D.
- Developed the Life Cycle Cost Estimate for the UCLASS program.
Earned Value Analyst
Department of Defense - Navy - PMA 276
02.2003 - 12.2005
- Analyzed Earned Value reports and schedules for the H-1 program office.
- Provided enhanced visibility for improving program performance by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Supported Integrated Baseline Reviews and Schedule Reviews.
Cost Analyst
Department of Defense - Navy - PMA 201
07.2001 - 01.2003
- Supported the development of the Joint Common Cost Model between the Navy and Raytheon for the Joint Standoff Weapon.
- Ran procurement and budget drills utilizing the cost model.
- Supported contract negotiations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Science And Information Systems
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2001
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Tables
- Learning Curves
- Cost Estimation
Certification
DAWIA Level 3 Certification (Business – Cost Estimation),
January 2012
DAWIA Level 3 Certification
(Business – Financial Mgmt.),
December 2005
Awards
PMA 202 Employee of the Quarter - October 2023
PMA 202 Team of the Quarter - October 2023
Timeline
Cost Anaylst
Department Of Defense - Navy - PMA-202
05.2022 - Current
Cost Analyst
Department of Defense - Navy - PMA 275
09.2013 - 05.2022
Cost Analyst
Department of Defense - Navy - PMA 262
10.2012 - 09.2013
Cost Analyst
Department of Defense - Navy - PMA 268
01.2006 - 09.2012
Earned Value Analyst
Department of Defense - Navy - PMA 276
02.2003 - 12.2005
Cost Analyst
Department of Defense - Navy - PMA 201
07.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Management Science And Information Systems
Pennsylvania State University