Angela Mollo
Springfield, VA,United States
Summary
Dynamic Contract Price/Cost Analyst with extensive experience at the Defense Contract Management Agency, adept in MS Excel for complex data analysis. Proven track record in negotiating forward pricing rates and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication foster collaboration and drive successful outcomes in cost management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Price/Cost Analyst GS-13
Defense Contract Management Agency
Reston, Virginia
04.2019 - Current
- Conducted compliance reviews of contractor Corporate forward pricing allocations against Federal Acquisition Regulation and Cost Accounting Standards.
- Reviewed contractor forward pricing proposals for Pension and PBGC, utilizing DCMA CIPR reports and DCAA audit findings to ensure compliance.
- Prepared analyses and negotiated forward pricing rates and final overhead rates, facilitating CACO approval process.
- Investigated variances in proposed cost elements to determine cost reasonableness.
- Reviewed disclosure statements, preparing adequacy and compliance determinations.
- Provided memorandums to CACO with recommendations on specific audit issues.
- Participated in audit reviews, resolving disputes between contractor and Government.
- Maintained communication with DCAA's Corporate Resident Office regarding ongoing issues in forward pricing proposals.
Contract Price/Cost Analyst
Defense Contract Management Agency
Fairfax, United States
06.2015 - 04.2019
- Review contractor’s proposal and basis of estimates for all elements of cost (labor, materials, other direct costs and indirect rates).
- The review includes performing several types of analyses such as historical, trend, variance and regression to determine if proposed estimates are fair and reasonable.
- Provide professional guidance on the impact of acquisitions related to the increase of workforce which increases rates to cost- reimbursement contracts.
- Perform price-only analysis to include comparing to similar items and services, parametric analysis, and a heavy emphasis on market research.
- Advised acquisition personnel on compliance with requirements and regulations such as FAR and DFARS, ensuring integrity in procurement processes.
- Monitor contractor’s indirect rates and provide recommendations to the CACO on significant rate variations, and the need to update the Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA).
- Perform regression, cost elements, trend, historical, intermediate home office allocations, and base allocation to evaluate proposed direct labor and indirect rates.
- Performed functional reviews of contractor's Business Systems and conducted annual risk assessments.
- Review Disclosure Statements for Adequacy and Compliance, Cost Accounting Practice Changes, review General Dollar Magnitude (GDM) to determine cost impacts.
- Meet with contractor to clarify questions in order to prepare adequacy and determination letters and participate in the process of overall contractor’s issues and upcoming changes.
- Identified key review areas based on data interpretation and trend analysis. by interpreting data and studying trends.
- Developed complex pricing arrangements and incentives using cost analysis techniques, including multiple incentives for cost-plus-incentive-fee and fixed-price-incentive-fee contracts.
- Participates on integrated product teams (IPTs), special projects, special cost analysis teams, source selection teams, solicitation review boards, and contract board of awards in matters of complex nature.
- Provided timely and authoritative advice to supervisors, contracting officers, and customer installations regarding costs, budgets, rates, and allocations.
- Supervisor: Stephen Ott (571-521-1734)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Government Compliance Analyst
ManTech International Corporation
Fairfax, United States
02.2011 - 05.2015
- Reviewed contractor proposals for overhead expense allocations and sales metrics to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Conducted internal reviews of cost proposals to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Analyzed complex weapon and communications systems from R&D through production.
- Verified proper support for estimates, considering historical data in development.
- Assessed budgeted rates for Forward Pricing Rate Proposals using trend analysis.
- Ensured accurate application of Direct Labor Rates and Indirect Rates in agreements.
- Prepared compliance reports on contractual requirements and estimating policies.
- Executed monthly submissions of rate variances to DCMA and DCAA, facilitating oversight and accountability.
Accounting Specialist/Contract Management
Solutions By Design II, LLC
Vienna, United States
11.2006 - 02.2011
- Managed contracts, modifications, and budgets to ensure alignment with project requirements and support successful project outcomes.
- Reviewed proposal cost elements, including labor, materials, and direct and indirect rates, ensuring robust supporting documentation for accurate estimations.
- Ensured compliance with contract specifications by verifying qualifications of contract labor and updating employee resumes to reflect relevant skills.
- Prepared monthly and final invoices for government agencies in accordance with contract terms.
- Administered timekeeping process to ensure personnel adherence to daily entry requirements.
Accounting Specialist
Vesper Telecommunication (no longer in business)
Campinas, Brazil
02.1998 - 08.2002
- Managed accounting records by organizing and updating financial documents, accounts payables, and receivables to maintain accurate financial data.
- Executed monthly payroll processing, including timesheets and expense reports, to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
- Oversaw timekeeping processes to ensure personnel submitted daily entries for precise tracking of hours worked.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA, United States08.2010
Associate's Degree - AS- Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA, United States12.2007
Skills
- Experienced with MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Excel
Professional Awards
- Individual Time Off Award, 06/14/19
- Individual Time Off Award, 03/23/18
- Individual Time Off Award, 12/21/17
- Individual Cash Award Ratings-Based, 03/19/17
- Individual Time Off Award, 12/08/16
Languages
- Portuguese-Brazilian
References
- David Roll, ManTech International Corporation, Senior Vice President-Chief Compliance Officer (Retired), 240-498-2192, daveroll@verizon.net
- Stephen Ott, Defense Contract Management Agency, Supervisory Contract Specialist, 571-521-1734, stephen.d.ott.civ@mail.mil
- Brian Courtney, CACI International, Senior Manager, 571-213-5540, bjcourtney56@yahoo.com
Availability
Permanent, True, Full-Time
Desired Locations
United States, VA
Timeline
Contract Price/Cost Analyst GS-13
Defense Contract Management Agency
04.2019 - Current
Contract Price/Cost Analyst
Defense Contract Management Agency
06.2015 - 04.2019
Government Compliance Analyst
ManTech International Corporation
02.2011 - 05.2015
Accounting Specialist/Contract Management
Solutions By Design II, LLC
11.2006 - 02.2011
Accounting Specialist
Vesper Telecommunication (no longer in business)
02.1998 - 08.2002
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
George Mason University
Associate's Degree - AS- Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College