Highly proficient financial professional skilled in the use of Data Analytics to provide KPI's to help stakeholders make informed decisions and mitigate risk. Over 17 year's experience across various levels of Financial Control in support of U.S. Government Customers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Principal Budget Analyst (Controller)
Northrop Grumman Corporation
01.2023 - Current
Serve in the Assistant Controller capacity for the Mission System Sector's Networked Information Solutions (NIS) Division
Lead the monthly forecasting and variance analysis process across a broad scope of areas to include: Rates & Budgets (R&B), Non-Contractual Technical Authority (NCTA), and Capital
Partner with Senior Level Stakeholders across the Strategy & Mission Solutions teams to develop/track budgets and ensure maximization of investments
Utilized Analysis Office plug to design/develop and implement a weekly tracker in order to provide KPI's for Capture and Business Development teams
Ensure compliance within the Capital Submission process
Collaborate with various functional stakeholder's to formulate annual Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRA)
Provide Financial Planning tool training to mid-level Financial Analysts across the Divison
Support a variety ad-hoc requests for quick turn analysis
Sr. Financial Analyst (FP&A)
Northrop Grumman Corporation
03.2019 - 01.2023
Lead FP&A team for the Cyber & Information System's Business Unit
Lead the Business Unit's monthly and quarterly close process
Led the modeling, planning and execution of all financial analysis.
Served as the conduit between the Global Supply Chain and Business Management for the BU to ensure validity of monthly material forecasts
Led the AOP / LRSP for BU requiring a cross collaboration amongst various organizations and stakeholders
Ad Hoc analysis in support of the BU Vice President's vision for growth and investment
Mgr, Business Management I
Northrop Grumman Corporation
11.2014 - 03.2019
Department Business Manager for approximately 170 employees with revenue in excess of $40M/annually
Oversight of geographically dispersed Program Control Team
Managed the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial results
Provided oversight of EVM programs to ensure compliance with ANSI-748 standards
Review of Comprehensive Estimates at Complete (CEAC's) to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, including detailed review of Risk Registers
Support of Business Case reviews for products being taken to commercial markets
Prepare/present financial materials to both internal stakeholders as well as government cutomers
Sr. Principal Program Control Analyst
Northrop Grumman Corporation
01.2007 - 11.2014
Served as the Sr. Program Control Analyst in support of a program to design, build, and maintain a Biometric Identification System for the Department of Defense
Set up cost control system including the formulation of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM), and networks
Ensured Cost, Schedule, and Technical integration across programs requiring full EVM reporting
Incorporated contractual changes into cost control system via monitoring work scope remaining and partnership with the Contract's organization
Implemented efficiencies in billing process to minimize customer invoice review timelines and increase cash flow
Budget Analyst
CACI Premier Technologies
05.2004 - 01.2007
Gathered requirements from functional leads in support of the organizations $50M annual budet
Worked closely with the government contracting agencies in the solicitation and subsequent awards of contracts for product Test & Evaluation to verify vendor claims
Aided in the development and presentation of the monthly budget briefings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
12.2002
Skills
Financial Management
Forecasting
Variance Analysis
Rate Control
Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
Long Range Strategic Plain (LRSP)
Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP)
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Microsoft Office Suite
IBM Cognos TM1
SAP S/4 HANA
Business Warehouse (BW)
Accomplishments
Awarded 2023 Top Performer rating by Northrop Grumman Corporation, highest level of performance rating reserved for top 5%
Nominated by Division Vice President of Business Management and Division Director/Controller as only individual contributor to present at 2023 Year End Division Business Management meeting