Dean Robinson

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Change Order Analyst provides analysis and recommendations to Project Managers and Resident Engineers in construction contract change actions, including work directives, change orders, risk reallocations, construction quantity variances and time extensions.

• Work with the Director of Contractor Change Management and Senior Manager of Construction Change Orders with a focus of providing Project Managers and Resident Engineers with review and cost analysis of contractor proposals, time and material pay estimates and change order costs including wage rates, labor hours, materials, equipment, overhead and profit factors for compliance with contract specifications and standard industry practice.
• As required, attend job meetings, and visit job sites and field offices to obtain first-hand knowledge of the project, base contract, and change order scopes of work.
• Provide input into Work Directive Letters and Authorization Review Control Sheets (Form 3-4), including developing order of magnitude independent cost estimates, and review for accuracy and completeness.
• Review contractors' Change Order Requests, and assist / advise Project Managers with determinations of merit.
• Analyze contractors' Change Order Requests for MBTA / FTA compliance and pricing reasonableness.
• Ensure that construction contract change actions, including work directives, change orders, risk reallocations, construction quantity variances and time extensions, are processed in accordance with MBTA Change Order Guidelines and applicable contact documents.
• Assist in writing a comprehensive description of the contractor scope of work to be performed.
• Review one's own work and that of others to ensure that the information presented in construction change order packages and work products is accurate and complete.
• Proactively resolve problem issues and expedite the change order process.
• Draft Change Order memos as required.
• Update Change Order Request (COR) Log on a regular basis.
• Provide COR Log to Director and Senior Manager of Change Orders as required.
• Review pays estimates and monitor for progress and timely completion.
• Coordinate interface with Capital Management System (CMS) staff and Information Technology Department (ITD) systems.
• Assist with maintaining an appropriate central filing system for change order records, logs, and documents, including digital and paper files.
• Respond to each inquiry, whether from a customer, vendor or co-worker in a courteous and professional manner.
• Perform related duties and projects as assigned.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director, Clinical Research Finance Services in the Partners Clinical Trials Office (CTO) within PHS Office of the Chief Academic Office, the Clinical Research Financial Analyst supports clinical investigators at Brigham and Women's, Faulkner, Massachusetts General, Newton Wellesley and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospitals through the provision of clinical research financial services. Primary responsibilities include development, negotiation, approval and fund activation of corporate-sponsored clinical research budgets and financial terms. Additional services include preparation of Medicare device petitions/re-approvals and interpret and finalize Medicare coverage analyses.

• Assists clinical investigators in the development, negotiation, approval, and fund activation of clinical research budgets. Reviews clinical research protocols for resource and financial implications. Approves BWH, Faulkner and MGH clinical research budgets as a pre-requisite for agreement execution. Understands and keeps current with FDA and Medicare regulations applicable to clinical trials.
• Understands interaction of Medicare regulations and/or third-party insurance to develop clinical trial budgets.
• Prepares financial analyses on device trials, as necessary, and serves as a resource to investigators on device regulations. Consults with hospital administration and Research Compliance on billing issues when necessary.
• Follows institutional and departmental policies and procedures when Chief / Senior Vice President / Hospital Administrative review of budgets is required.
• Collects and analyzes CTO performance metrics, including PI satisfaction survey and turnaround time. Generates reports through InfoEd, Insight and Micro-strategies.
• Communicates in writing and verbally with investigators, study coordinators, department administrators, sponsors, and others within the clinical research infrastructure about clinical research financial services.
• Resource to research community on clinical research-related and administrative issues. Collaborates with MGH Clinical Research Program and BWH Center for Clinical Investigations. Advises principal investigators, researchers, and staff in the compliant clinical, regulatory and fiscal conduct of all projects.
• Liaisons with Admitting, Medical Records, and Partners Finance Compliance Office on issues involving clinical research on patients and third-party insurers.
• Develops and conducts educational seminars for research community.

• Facilitate financial management associated with planning, negotiating, setting up, managing, and close out clinical research studies
• Evaluate study protocols and develop accurate budgets
• Collaborate with research personnel to identify and quantify pertinent information impacting clinical trial finances, distinguish between billable and non-billable costs, and ensure overall adherence to Federal compliance in the budgeting process
• Act as a central resource to Program Administrators, Principal Investigators, and Grants Administration Personnel
• Serve as the primary resource on the business aspects of clinical research and maintains appropriate records and databases
• Work with study teams to develop coverage analyses, clinical trial budgets, and reports to track and monitor receivables
• Develop integrated revenue and expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations
• Create and analyze clinical trial financial reports
• Communicate findings, make recommendations to Director and members of each study team as appropriate
• Perform financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal clinical trial accounts
• Worked as part of a team to create the Clinical Management System (CTMS) called VelosCT
• Perform Medicare Coverage Analysis to determine whether a study qualifies for Medicare Coverage

• Maintain and develop a standardized model and format for pricing all clinical research activities required by protocols.
• Responsible for interpreting the National Coverage Decision Act legislation as it relates to clinical trial budgets.
• Complete Fund Budget Request Forms to set up funds for clinical trial studies.
• Facilitate submission and completion of other financial study documents, i.e. CTA's, Confidentiality Agreements.
• Maintain and monitor study/contract expiration dates and initiates budget amendments accordingly.
• Perform accounts payable and receivable tasks for fund accounts (i.e, invoice sponsor for earned milestone payments)
• Collaborate with materials management and Accounts Payable to create purchase orders
• Monitor and report on revenue earned for work performed on clinical studies.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of study financial accounts.
• Create various financial analyses reports as needed.
• Review clinical research protocols for research and financial implications.

• Manage and develop budgets for the department of cancer research.
• Collaborate with materials management and Accounts Payable to create purchase orders.
• Responsible for breaking down complex budget details and create invoices for specific items, using ms excel spreadsheet.
• Coordinates the reimbursing of clinical trial subjects for all charges incurred as a result of the research trial.
• Facilitate communication with research sponsors, coordinators and Principal Investigators/MDS.
• Successfully networks with Dana Farber and Beth Israel Medical to cost effective solutions for clinical trials.
• Successfully analyzes clinical trial cost details for billing errors.
• Manage all bills levied on the MGH Cancer Protocol Office.
• Successfully assists in creating fund numbers/accounts for all new clinical research trials.

• Responsible for triaging phone calls to schedule appropriate appointments by obtaining demographics and other useful identifiers.
• Keeping lines of communication open with practice doctors to maintain their schedules to their standards.
• Responsible for all patient registration, scheduling, and billing systems
• Perform more complex or specialized functions (i.e., Excision scheduling) at highest competency level.
• Utilize knowledge of HMO's, managed care, and other third-party insurers, as well as troubleshoot insurance issues as needed.
• Provide cross coverage when necessary and act as a liaison between patients and upper-level management when problems and complaints arise.
• Assist with special projects as directed.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines for the management of patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

• Provided office support for clinicians and assisted in designating cases to the appropriate provider.
• Coordinated with hospitals in search of bed for prospective patients.
• Managed databases and processed information to ensure proper billing to health insurance.
• Greeted visitors.
• Directed calls as necessary and provided excellent customer service.
• Triaged with call center.
• Performed data Entry.
• Assist the clinicians in evaluating/assessing clients.
• Executed research in support of grant writing and proposals.
• Attended state meetings to guide the implementation process of elected policies.
• Attended weekly and monthly meetings for administrators and coordinators of various programs within the organization
• Viewed and analyzed grant writing proposals.

• Attended staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Assessed player's skills, monitored players during competition and practice.
• Assisted with determining game strategy
• Assisted the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition
• Successfully performed support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
• Distributed equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach
• Maintained the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security
• Managed individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach

• Primary resource for under privileged high school children during their preparation process for college.
• Worked with a small team of students in different subject areas including math, science and English
• Served as an overnight counselor for college experience on a local college campus during a summer program
• Counseled student athletes in finding institutions that would best suit their interests, educational goals and long-term career aspiration