LAURA FOITEK
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Results-driven Senior Cost, Proposal, and Program Controls Professional with 19 years of experience in defense acquisition and pricing strategies. Expertise in proposal development, cost estimating, earned value management, and compliance with DFARS and DCAA standards. Skilled in developing compliant pricing schedules, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering actionable insights for program planning and financial management.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cost Analyst
QUANTECH SERVICES INC.
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2021 - Current
- Lead cost analysis and acquisition support for a major Defense Cyber Operations program, translating technical and programmatic inputs into defensible cost estimates and funding recommendations
- Developed the Single Best Estimate (SBE) supporting funding requests and program investment decisions; analysis directly supported successful POM submissions and program budget growth
- Briefed senior DoW acquisition leadership on program cost estimates, cost model risk and uncertainty, and funding requirements across RDT&E, Procurement, O&M, and MILCON appropriations
- Developed cost estimate to support entry into the Software Acquisition Pathway execution phase
- Participated in program transition from a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) to a Software Acquisition Pathway
- Collaborated with Government acquisition and financial management organizations to recommend transitioning program funding from Budget Activity 07 (BA-07), Operational System Development, to BA-08, Software and Digital Technology Pilot Programs, enabling greater funding flexibility and mitigating potential appropriations law compliance risks
- Collaborated with technical SMEs to define and validate scope requirements, ensuring accurate and comprehensive pricing and cost analysis
- Restructured the Program Office Estimate (POE) to align with MIL-STD formatting requirements and streamlined cost-estimating methodologies
- Developed and submitted a POM investment option, coordinating technical teams, program leadership, and SSC POM integration teams to incorporate estimate updates, quantify fielding rates, and develop funding justification
- Led an Estimate Review Board (ERB) briefing to General Officer-level leadership supporting approval of the program's first SBE
- Developed multiple cost Courses of Action (COAs) to support Government trade-space analysis and inform acquisition decision-making
- Assists with contract modifications and funding actions during execution by developing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) to support contract modification for scope changes
- Participated in contract negotiations as an advisor to Government
- Reviewed subcontractor and vendor proposals to assess the affordability and reasonableness of proposed costs, performing comparative analysis against Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) to support Government pricing decisions
- Monitored contract funding and execution against forecasts to identify variances and inform decisions
- Conducted an analysis to determine whether sufficient contract ceiling remains to accommodate the additional scope proposed in the contract modification
- Monitored actual costs at the Task Order (TO) and Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) levels to validate funding requirements, identify cost anomalies, and inform the Government's spending plan
- Reviewed contractual Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) on behalf of the Government and developed comment resolution matrices to facilitate contractor responses, tracking, and closure of review comments
- Coordinated engagements with SSC/FMC, AFCAA, and OSW CAPE and established recurring working groups supporting annual POM and Software Acquisition Pathway reporting requirements
- USSF Acquisition Flight MD6/CFC 6 STS
- Defense Cyber Operations-Space
- Defense Cyber Operations-Space
Senior Program Control Analyst
QUANTECH SERVICES INC.
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Supported SSC/SLD programs through analysis of contractor cost and schedule performance and independent assessment of monthly CDRL submissions
- Developed analytical products and tools improving government visibility into contractor cost and schedule performance
- Developed cost analysis to support CPFF, CPIF, FFP and T&M contracts
- Completed Government contractor overrun analysis to determine the contractor fee reduction based on the CPIF cost-share ratio
- Delivered monthly reports covering contractor performance, variance drivers, risks, and forward-looking performance metrics
- Collaborated with government and contractor stakeholders to identify performance trends, risks, and potential impacts to program cost and schedule
Associate, Cost Analyst
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2016 - 11.2019
- Supported Air Force Space Command A5F with cost analysis for multibillion-dollar programs, collecting technical and programmatic inputs and presenting cost results to General Officer-level leadership
- Developed cost analysis and presented results to U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force leadership in support of AoA, CCA, and BCA studies
- Developed Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) evaluating alternative program solutions and incorporating technical, operational, and cost inputs
- Supported the Air Force Global Strike Command Cost Capability Analysis (CCA) for the Airborne Launch Control System Replacement (ALCS-R) program
- Supported the U.S. Cyber Command Capabilities Based Assessment (CBA)
- Facilitated working sessions with government stakeholders to gather technical specifications, validate assumptions, and develop cost-estimating model inputs.
Finance Lead
KBR WYLE
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Satellite Control Network Contract (SCNC)
- Tracked, analyzed, forecasted, and presented program financial performance to internal and external stakeholders
- Led financial analysis and program cost and schedule control activities for the Satellite Control Network Contract
- Managed monthly Contract Performance Report (CPR) CDRL and quarterly Contract Finds Status Report (CFSR) submissions and ensured accurate and timely reporting
- Processed all invoices and submitted accruals for the monthly reporting
- Reconciled contract funding and incurred costs to support accurate final invoices and closeout of Delivery Orders (DOs)
- Coordinated with DCAA to validate and apply approved Forward Pricing Rates to contract closeout activities
EVMS Compliance Manager
KBR WYLE
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed EVMS compliance and conducted monthly internal audits, as well as quarterly and annual DCMA and DCAA audits to demonstrate compliance with DFARS
- Applied EIA-748 guidelines and DFARS requirements governing EVMS compliance
- Developed and executed Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) in response to DCMA and DCAA findings, providing objective evidence of implementation to support closure of Corrective Action Requests (CARs)
- Partnered with program leadership to identify compliance gaps, develop corrective actions, and improve EVMS processes
- Developed and implemented a program-wide Earned Value Management certification program
Pricing/Proposal Analyst
KBR WYLE
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Developed pricing and financial analysis supporting CPFF, FFP and T&M
- Provided pricing positions for negotiations
- Supported development and delivery of competitive proposals under aggressive deadlines
- Led pricing activities, managed proposal schedules and phase gates, and coordinated cross-functional inputs
- Developed Basis of Estimates (BOEs) to substantiate pricing positions and support proposal negotiations
- Developed pricing schedules supported by certified cost or pricing data to comply with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data requirements (formerly TINA)
- Ensured proposal products met DFARS, DCAA, and DCMA requirements across multiple contract types
- Responded to RFIs regarding proposed labor hours, rates, escalation, indirect costs and direct costs
- Supported responses to Government requests for pricing information
- Participated in contract negotiations as a contractor representative
- Collaborated with technical, finance, contracts, and program teams to deliver accurate and compliant pricing products
Earned Value Management Analyst, Program Control
ITT SYSTEMS
02.2009 - 09.2010
- Supported corporate EVMS oversight for multibillion-dollar programs, ensuring compliance with contractual and corporate requirements
- Implemented EVMS processes and systems on three major programs, including earned value engine configuration, direct and indirect rate loading, monthly reporting formats, and Control Account Manager training
- Developed EVMS implementation and surveillance plans for proposals requiring an Earned Value Management System
- Partnered with DCMA on EVMS compliance and surveillance activities
- Conducted surveillance audits of program performance reports, including EACs, cost and schedule variance analyses, root-cause assessments, and compliance artifacts
- Performed schedule and risk analysis and delivered monthly assessments to Program Control Managers and Program Directors
- Applied Government cost/pricing requirements during proposal development
- Trained CAMs on planning, status, reporting, and compliance with NDIA/ANSI-748 guidelines
- Supported a program from RFP through award and execution
Management / Earned Value Analyst, Business Development
ITT SYSTEMS
11.2007 - 02.2009
- Supported a $5B business opportunity portfolio through research and analysis for Business Development leadership
- Partnered with Business Development leadership on strategic initiatives and process-improvement efforts
- Analyzed and recommended methods to streamline business development processes, information flow, and decision-making
- Participated in proposal strategy and bid/no-bid decisions
- Supported final proposal submissions by participating in color reviews and developing proposal assumptions and compliance matrices to ensure compliance with solicitation requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Sciences, Statistical Analysis
University of Northern Colorado
01-2004
Skills
- Cost, Pricing & Program Analysis: ACEIT 82, MPM, ProPricer, CostPoint, COGNOS, wInsight, AWS Govt Calculator, CCAr, PDAA
- Cost estimating
- Earned value management
- Project & Productivity: Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Access
- Budget formulation
Personal Information
Title: SENIOR COST ESTIMATING | PRICING ANALYST | PROGRAM CONTROL
Certification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, SAFe 6 Agilist, Value Based Lean Six Sigma (VBLSS) Green Belt, 2009
Timeline
Senior Cost Analyst
QUANTECH SERVICES INC.
08.2021 - Current
Senior Program Control Analyst
QUANTECH SERVICES INC.
11.2019 - 08.2021
Associate, Cost Analyst
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON
12.2016 - 11.2019
Finance Lead
KBR WYLE
11.2015 - 12.2016
EVMS Compliance Manager
KBR WYLE
11.2015 - 12.2016
Pricing/Proposal Analyst
KBR WYLE
09.2010 - 05.2011
Earned Value Management Analyst, Program Control
ITT SYSTEMS
02.2009 - 09.2010
Management / Earned Value Analyst, Business Development
ITT SYSTEMS
11.2007 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Sciences, Statistical Analysis
University of Northern Colorado