Ronald Wilson
Spring Lake,USA
Summary
Proficient and detail-oriented Cost, Pricing, and Budget Analyst with a focus on leveraging finance and accounting expertise to drive operational efficiency in dynamic organizations. Exceptional at balancing and maintaining general ledger accounts while producing comprehensive monthly financial reports that empower senior management in performance assessments. Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills ensure consistent adherence to critical deadlines without compromising quality standards. Solid analytical and problem-solving capabilities, combined with excellent communication skills, facilitate effective collaboration in both independent and team-oriented environments, ensuring accountability to stakeholders and alignment with organizational priorities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Management Analyst, (GS-0501-12)
HQ 1st Special Forces Command (A) Comptroller Office
Fort Liberty, NC
07.2021 - Current
- I currently serve as Financial Management Analyst with responsibility to individually, or as a team member to perform assigned task and provide guidance, direction, and control to all organizational elements and/or Command Subordinate Units (CSUs) on all phases of budget planning & formulation in accordance with commander's priorities.
- I also analyze programs, training, and budget guidance and instructions from higher headquarters to determine resource support or impact on mission and operations, keeping leaders and (CSUs) informed with no more than 3 exceptions.
- I also maintain local schedules to meet time phased requirements and furnish formats for preparation of estimates.
- While assisting in developing cost effective measures on specific resource levels, which may include such aspects of performance as maintaining or reducing unit cost, while reducing the time it takes to produce or provide product or services, and or reducing waste.
- While ensuring the CSUs maintain 100% compliance of Fiscal Laws.
- I constantly monitor the Annual Funding Program for my CSUs in all funding programs; While keeping abreast of funding regulations and policies in accordance with - DA, SOCOM, USASOC, & AMP, for 1st SFC.
- I also assist CSUs or organizational elements in providing Phased Obligation Plans with rates of 95% accuracy as required, to provide input to budget exhibits.
- I also monitor budget execution and conduct budgetary analysis in support of audit readiness samples for exercise fund certification authority, while providing resourcing recommendations while also providing timely and reliable technical advice and assistance (e.g. budgeting, receipt of funds, distribution, and execution of funding / MIPR / Service Contracts / Travel) to Component Subordinate Units (CSUs) or organizational elements on financial matters.
- I also provide advice based on good knowledge and proper application of federal regulations, precedent cases, and relationships among interested parties.
- While providing feedback from customers which indicates that they are generally satisfied with answers to questions, proposed solutions and suggestions, or recommendations; I also monitor audit trail for all actions to prevent over obligations, over distributions or misappropriation of funds , while extracting and consolidating numerical and financial information from a variety of related budget documents/sources (e.g. financial systems, pivot tables, Training Resource Model, etc.) for use by my CSUs, organizational elements and/or the Deputy Comptroller/1st SFC Comptroller.
- I also prepare quarterly budgetary report with detailed analyses (e.g. deviation analysis explanations for over/under obligation according to the phased obligation plans) that is accurate to inform the Deputy Comptroller/Comptroller prior to the Program Budgetary Advisory Committee meeting.
- I also participate/conduct briefings and training sessions: I prepare written communications such as After-Action Reports, e-mails, Trip Reports, command guidance/policies, for desktop SOPs and briefing charts.
- I also communicate information to management and peers to inform and assist in making operational and strategic decisions.
- I also attend, participates, or leads in joint staff meetings include conducting and/or coordinating with CSUs planning efforts at unit level monthly with command comptroller during, Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC) meetings, Organizational Inspection Programs, etc.
- I also attend meetings or planning efforts representing the 1st SFC Comptroller regarding funding issues for specific purposes/missions for my assigned units or programs.
- I also track, manage, and assist in submission of CSUs or organizational elements Unfinanced Requirements with and identify/recommend requirements for inclusion into the POM; While continually keeping my supervisor informed regarding sensitive budget issues or controversial emerging issues and I also offer well thought-out recommendations to prevent and/or respond to developing problems.
- I also provide data to support joint reviews, past year liquidations, past year trend analysis, and management accounting support to ensure Joint Reconciliation Program (JRP) Goals are met for audit readiness, when samples are received, as well as to assist with distribution to ASN and the gathering of required documentation ensuring it is uploaded to share points within 72 hours.
- I also exceeded performance element by assisting CSUs in researching and clearing 62% of total prior year (FY 18-23) aged unliquidated obligations since the beginning of FY 23 for my assigned units, with a total reduction of 4,139 individual lines more than $11M.
- Additionally I also contributed to reducing prior year aged unliquidated obligations at the HQ by 43%, contributing to a reduction in 1,084 individual lines more than $45M.
- While assisting accounting team in ensuring all Dormant Account Quarterly Review (DARQ) requirements were met by my assigned units and that all higher HQ/ARMY DARQ requirements were met ISO of a successful FY 23 year-end close.
- I have completed 30 Level 2 Continuing Education Training (CETs) credits every year for DoD FM Certification; Mandatory requirement of 60 credits every 2 years.
- I exceeded performance element by obtaining and exceeding required CETs for DoD FM Certification Level 2 for certification period, 6-8 ahead of schedule.
- I currently have 71 CETs against the 60 CET requirement for certification period ending DEC 2024.
- I maintained or obtained proficiency in utilizing GFEBS, RMT, WAWF, DTS, FCM, ODS and OLRV as research tools in support of data analysis.
- I also demonstrated a commitment for future professional growth as a financial manager; practical knowledge of accounting, budget, and other financial management-related functions; applies an expert knowledge of budget and program principles, policies, procedures, concepts, standards, laws, regulations.
Cost Analyst, (GS-0501-12)
HQ USAREUR G8
Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany
05.2015 - 07.2021
- I served as Cost Analyst with responsibility to individually, or as a team member, performed assigned cost analysis functions for HQ, US Army Europe (USAREUR).
- I was also responsible for supporting decision making, planning and control, and served as a valued business partner directly supporting USAREURs strategic goals.
- In which my results were utilized for making critical milestone decisions throughout the USAREUR Area of Responsibility and provided incumbent reports to the Chief of the Plans and Operations Branch (POB).
- As the senior Cost Analyst for the Plans and Operations Branch (POB) I investigated and recommended day-to-day adjustments when unusual accounting problems arises.
- Also, as a cost analyst I assisted USAREUR Staff in projected future costs, made recommendations to control these costs, and made recommendations to reallocate resources to improve operations within assigned resources.
- Which also included designing cost management processes and using appropriate costing methodologies to recognize Cost management analysis emphasize the use of the cost data for planning, control, and decision-making purposes., determine, accumulate, and report costs of activities on a regular basis for management information purposes.
- I was also responsible for recommending systematic procedures for recording and reporting measurements in the aggregate and in detail cost matrix.
- Which also included responsibilities for recognizing, classifying, allocating, aggregating, and reporting such costs and comparing them with standard costs analysis functions for USAREUR organizations.
- My professional knowledge comprises inclusive knowledge of strategic planning, management scorecards, business driver metrics, reviewing and monitoring of costs inherent in the business in which I understand and applied generally accepted financial management principles, practices, and functions; analytical techniques that apply to operational development concepts, principles, and processes; performance effectiveness concepts; productivity measurement and improvement systems; and business reengineering processes.
- I also provided Cost management program analysis which emphasizes the use of the cost data for Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) control, and decision-making purposes.
- As part of the Cost Analyst Team I was also responsible for some segment of a budget, program, and/or organizational structure that was less than the full scope of budgetary operations for the organizational component and levels served.
- Some of my responsibility included such activities as analyzing the relative costs and benefits of alternative operational plans; recommending allotments and sub-allotments of funds for distribution to fund’s managers; checking the propriety of commitments, obligations, and expenditures; and providing guidance concerning the legal and regulatory aspects of the acquisition and use of funds for operational and administrative purposes.
- I also can interpret information to determine the quality and relevance of information to be used for decision-making plans and manage business operations using Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) to facilitate the Command’s operational functions and to support management decision making by providing information that managers can use to plan and control the activities of USAREUR operations.
- I also assisted in presenting briefings and presentations summarizing highly complex, subjective, and sensitive issues to leadership in support of critical USAREUR decisions affecting USAREUR operations and the Army Cost Culture as it pertains to the USAREUR G8 Plans and Operation Branch.
- Which I was required to utilize information systems such as, Force Management Systems (FMSWEB), Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), Task Management Tool (TMT), General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), Training Resource Model (TRM), Standard Finance System (STANFINS), Global Combat Support System- Army (GSCC-A) and I am the USAREUR subject matter expert in implementing and providing training to the USAREUR Staff and outline Army, Combatant Command (COCOM), Army Service Component Command (ASCC) units on the uses of the Deputy Assistance Secretary of the Army for Cost and Economics (DASA-CE) FORCES Cost Model and other cost information systems.
- My cost management skills allowed me to persuade persons or groups to comply with established policies and or to accept established cost management methods established by the Department of Defense.
- The functional work that I was involved in consisted of analytical, technical, and administrative duties in cost management as well as cost analysis.
- The functional responsibilities included the process of preparing detailed analyses and estimates of annual funding and cost management needs for USAREUR staff elements and subordinate commands.
- I also assisted the USAREUR staff elements in the implementation of a senior level directed Cost Management program in support of operational requirements while providing guidance and policy as required from my supervisor.
- My process began with the gathering, comparing, and correlating information about projected costs of current and future programs and budget activities which then determine costs and benefits of different levels of operational courses of action.
- I also provided cost analysis support across the US Army Europe-Africa (USAREUR-AF) areas of responsibility.
- I also refined existing products to assist exercise planners in gathering the required data to feed improved cost estimates for local and theater-wide exercises and training events.
- I also developed detailed cost estimates across the planned activities portfolio.
- I reviewed cost estimates for completeness and accuracy.
- I also provided recommendations on efficiencies, economies, or savings as appropriate.
- I also developed cost estimates for other efforts as required to include contingency operations.
- I also provided initial estimates within one week of receiving input data.
- I developed detailed estimates on timeline agreed with the stakeholder.
- Also developed and provided baseline training on the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Cost and Economics (DASA-CE) use of the Force and Organization Cost Estimating System (FORCES) costing module to staff and subordinate resource managers on a regular basis as well as provided training for outline units.
- I also represented USAREUR-AF G8 leadership with Executive Summaries (EXSUMS) after every meeting and briefings.
- Which I also provided a brief and concise overview on topic of discussions, funding questions or concerns and alerted the staff of any taskings for the Plans & Operations Branch (POB).
Financial Analyst/Cost Monitor
JACOBS-Technology
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
12.2013 - 04.2015
- I provide Proposal Evaluation Support services in support of the scalable ranges for Deputy Program Management (DPM) support.
- Along with specific tasks which includes the following: Assistance in developing independent cost estimates (ICE), assisting in cost/price analyses of proposals, and assisting in technical analyses of proposals.
- I also develop Independent Cost Estimates (ICE). To provide the required services to help the customer develop ICEs in support of small, medium, and large-scale efforts and advise work products for accurate and free of errors and provide a supportable basis for establishing a reasonable estimate of the resources needed to perform the requirement and the all-inclusive cost associated with those resources.
- Support documents for ICEs in which I develop IAW contract requirements and completed within the required timeframe.
- Also, during the fiscal year, I, analyzed reviewed expense reports and conduct other monitoring activities to ensure expenditures remain within budgeted amounts.
- Assist in Cost/Price Analysis of Proposals.
- I also assist with cost/price analyses of proposals in support of 27 small, medium, and large-scale efforts.
- Advice and work products shall be accurate, free of errors, and provide a supportable basis for determining whether, in accordance with applicable acquisition regulations and policies, the proposed costs are fair and reasonable, as well as realistic.
- My work products are technically sound and completed within the required timeframe.
- Assist in Technical Analysis of Proposals.
- I provide the required services to assist with technical analyses of proposals in support of small, medium, and large-scale efforts.
- Advice and work products shall be accurate, free of errors, and provide a supportable basis for determining whether, in accordance with applicable acquisition regulations and policies, the proposed costs are fair and reasonable, as well as realistic.
- I am the Interfaces between Jacobs, other contractors, and clients, as required along with other duties as assigned in support of CENTCOM, UAE and AFRICOM AOR’s for the Logistic Civil Augmentation Programs (LOGCAP).
- I provide Cost Analysis Support for Evaluation of Competitive Proposals for small, medium, and large-scale efforts.
- I also provide analysis, expert advice, and work products to support Government personnel in conducting cost/price analyses for evaluation of competitive proposals.
- I provided analyses throughout the period of the evaluations, while working required extended work hours, including weekends and holidays.
- There is an average of three proposals for each evaluation.
- My advice and work products are accurate, free of errors, and I provide a supportable basis for determining whether, in accordance with applicable acquisition regulations and policies, the proposed costs are fair and reasonable, as well as realistic.
- My work products are supported by sound reasoning and subject matter expertise.
- All my reports present accurate and insightful findings and recommendations supported by complete, concise, and convincing rationale.
- My report findings and recommendations are thoroughly documented.
- I also provide required services for Cost Analysis Support for Evaluation of Sole Source Proposals or Request for Equitable Adjustments (REA’s) for small, medium, and large-scale efforts.
- I provide analysis, expert advice, and work products to support Government personnel in conducting cost/price analyses for evaluation of a sole source proposals or REAs.
- I provide Acquisition Support Services specific tasks include the following: Cost Variance Analysis, and Change Order Definitization Support on specific tasks which includes the following: performing analyses of cost variance and burn rates, tracking incurred costs, monitoring performance contractor proposal Estimates to Complete (ETC), working with performance contractors to establish and track performance metrics, developing, maintaining, and managing data used in the formulation of performance metrics, and collecting, assessing, and producing trend analyses based on performance metrics.
- My onsite support is required in contingency operations.
- I also provide the required services to perform analyses of cost variance and burn rates in support of small, medium, and large-scale efforts.
- My work products are current, accurate, technically sound, and free of errors.
- And prepared in the standardized format when required and completed within the required timeframe.
- My communications with the customer are professional and responsive.
- I also track incurred costs and monitor Performance Contractor Proposals, Estimates to Complete while working with Performance Contractor to Establish and Track Performance Metrics which I formulated using Microsoft Office programs.
- I also developed, maintain, and manage data used in the formulation of performance metric, while collecting and producing trend analysis based on performance metrics, while providing change order definitization support in conducting cost /price and technical analyses for the evaluation of change order proposals and identifying basis of cost elements and conducting cost element comparisons, perform pricing related research (non-complex) in support of evaluation of change order proposals.
- I also utilize MS Excel spreadsheets and associated tools in analyses and in presentation of findings while reviewing technical aspect of proposals while also conducting analysis for evaluation of change order proposals and presentations of findings.
Cost and Financial Analyst III
SERCO-North America
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
04.2009 - 12.2013
- Responsible for facilitating new and existing technical and financial services assistance to include in-depth knowledge of Cost Accounting methods, procedures, financial analysis, program development, and performance metrics ability to analyze qualifying cost proposals, basis of estimate (BOE), rough order of magnitude (ROM), project planning estimates (PPE), technical analysis, labor mix proposal, contractor assumptions and Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- Assisted LOGCAP office with the reviewing performance criteria and requirements into sound/sufficient Statement of Work (SOW) for task/orders.
- Provide lead advice and assistance to functional area technical experts.
- Provide expertise to provide Cost Monitoring, Cost Report Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Statement of Work Document Control, Independent Government Cost Estimate preparation and updating, Change Order Management, Financial and Technical Analysis of Cost and Performance.
- Analyze the bi-weekly cost reports, track contractor incurred costs, and monitor the estimate to complete (ETC), maintain burn rates, develop cost performance metrics, and advise of potential cost savings or unanticipated increases that would result in budget decreases or increases.
- Exhibit familiarity with federal fiscal laws (MILCON, OPA, OMA, ect.) and provide regression analysis for projection of historical data.
- Performed or evaluated cost analysis, market research and trends, conditions, and technological advances as they apply to the LOGCAP program.
- Coordinated and worked with the technical experts and the LSO/LMS’s to ensure project milestones are reflected in the requirements documents and project plans.
- Participated in daily discussions on planning and implementation activities that was significant to the development process and feedback with the LOGCAP program office.
- Development of independent Cost Estimates (ICE) daily.
- Responsible for planning, preparing new cost analyst requirements in addition to maintaining the overall LOGCAP program office administration functions which includes, but not limited to program control and tracking day to day administration functions for the LOGCAP program office.
- Provided workshop trainings to Kuwait AOR Program staff on how to prepare IGCEs and other related contract acquisition documents.
- I also provided trainings to interns and DOD personnel.
- Knowledge of procurement analyst responsibility which I can evaluate vendors-based price, quality, and availability.
- I also have working knowledge of arranging the purchases of material, supplies, equipment, property, and services for the organization.
- I also have extensive experience working with the financial departments to help develop and stay within the budget.
- I also have training in study sale records, inventory levels and replenishment cycles.
- As a cost analyst I have extinctive experiences in following the organization's goals, policies and procedures when making purchases.
- I am also able to research and negotiate prices, make, and maintain vendor relationships and negotiate fair prices with vendors.
- I also have working knowledge on how to coordinates the delivery of services or goods while following up to make sure good or services are delivered as promised.
- I also can keep records of suppliers and intervenes if problems arise concerning shipments, prices, or products.
- I also have a strong background in math and communications skills.
- Possess experience in cost analysis principles and concepts including applied statistics, cost uncertainty analysis, budget analysis, economic analysis, and use of cost modeling tools including Earned Value Management in acquisition, engineering, business, finance, economics, accounting, management related fields.
- Evaluate the reasonableness of contractors proposed price through cost/price analysis by using accounting & auditing data, forecasting techniques, learning curves, and regression analysis & recommend pricing objectives to the contract specialist.
- Reviewed, analyze, & evaluate cost/pricing data contained in proposals to determine reasonableness of all elements of cost.
- Evaluated quantitative aspects of proposals by using evaluations of material types & quantities, & labor hours.
- Also reviewed proposed cost to protect against excessive charges to the government.
- While ascertaining the reasonableness of proposed contractor labor rates by comparing & evaluating rates in the Department of Labor Index, labor unions, payroll records, salary/wage schedules.
- Served as advisor or as senior Cost Analyst to contracting teams & acquisition review boards/ committees at Rock Island Contracting Command.
- Execute independent cost analyses.
- I lead teams in the analysis of schedule requirements, gathering data relevant to the LOGCAP requirements to perform Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), development or evaluation of existing cost estimating relationships and mathematical models, performance of risk analysis on program assumptions, analysis of results of models and other methods of developing costs, accumulation of cost estimates made by work breakdown structure element and development of summary data for presentation purposes.
- I prepare briefings to management in development of cost databases, parametric relationships, cost estimating and documentation, and research reports.
- My judgments are relied on to the cost out plans and accomplish goals.
- I have cost estimated over $10.9 billion for the LOGCAP 402nd SWA to support the DOD efforts in Kuwait AOR.
- I also maintain an active Secret clearance.
Budget Analyst (GS-0560-09)
Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command Surgeon General
Warner Robins AFB, GA
01.2007 - 04.2009
- Served as the Budget Analyst, providing accurately organize and manage official records for annual medical directorate budget more than $12 million; responsibilities include management of command medical resources, training affiliation agreements, and medical support agreements.
- I collaborate with MAJCOM, budget office counterparts, and managers to obtain, monitor, and track organization’s funds.
- I review and analyze data to ensure consistency and make recommendations regarding financial management procedures, budget estimates, funding needs forecasts and reallocations.
- My primary functions as a budget analyst revolved around the preparation of an organization's budget.
- While I determined early in the budgeting cycle, as I reviewed proposals from managers and department heads.
- I also estimated proposals for the financial needs of our departments and proposed funding levels to meet those priorities.
- As the Budget analysts I reviewed the proposals for accuracy and conducted cost-benefit analyses to review the requests.
- I also considered the requests against past budgets and the current economic and financial climate of the organization.
- As the Budget analysts I employed my budget experience for improving efficiency in the government focus on ensuring the most efficient distribution of funds among various departments and needs within available resources, according to the HQ Air Force Reserves Command Surgeon General Office.
- I also reviewed and analyzed the department requests; budget analysts consolidate them into budget summaries for review by senior managers.
- Once they completed the budget summaries, analysts work with senior managers, agency heads and other decision makers to analyze the proposed budget and devise possible alternatives.
- We also analyzed later prepare the final version of the budget for approval by our Command Surgeon General Office.
- Performed work as medical directorate budget analyst resource advisor, management of command medical resources, and management of training affiliation agreements and medical support agreements.
- I serve as the functional point of contact for day-to-day budget and financial issues.
- I work with MAJCOM and budget office counterparts to obtain, monitor, and track organization’s funds.
- I also worked assignments which frequently involved broad review of complex problems that require a high degree of analytical ability, initiative, judgment, resourcefulness, and application of sound project management decisions.
- Worked closely with supervisors/managers and or project managers in utilization of resources, resolving problems, and determine funding/resource requirements.
- I researched, consolidated, and summarize budgetary data from source documents, automated budgetary systems, accounting records, and reports for use in preparing budget estimates and annual financial plans.
- Interpreted source information and properly apply it to the budget.
- Reviewed organizational historical data and/or match funding request or projected cost of selected line items with past records to determine trends in spending and forecast annual funding needs.
- Analyzed data prior, current, and out year in preparing financial plans.
- I also developed consolidated budgets, review, and draft statements for justifying annual funding program request.
- I reviewed and identified actual or potential funding problems and budget submissions for compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Monitor, track, and review obligations, expenditures, reimbursable orders, and request for allotments, identify and report differences that are not in keeping with annual work plan.
- I compared obligations and expenditures and identify conditions over and under obligation of funds.
- I prepare and conduct reprogramming and adjustments of funding to cover shortfall, unanticipated expenses, and/or unexpected emergencies, identifying and referring to higher level officials reprogramming actions which require prior approval.
- Also developed alternative methods of funding and formulations of budget estimates for new programs and mission.
- Provided this information to HQ AFRC/REM and HQ AFRC/FM.
- Perform quality checks of organization’s automated systems database information, working with appropriate point of contact to resolve any significant problems.
- I use available computer software programs to produce required budget reports, plans, schedules, ect.
- I also use computer products to facilitate effective analyses of budget information.
- I also regularly updated managers and agency directors of the status of an organization's accounts.
Education
Associates of General Studies - Accounting, Business and Management
University of Maryland University College UMUC Overseas
Frankfurt, Germany12.1991
Skills
- Advanced Excel
- Cash flow management
- Organizational development
- Relationship management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Certification
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information on and attached to this Resume is true, correct, complete and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent information on or attached to this Resume may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. I understand that any information I give may be investigated.
Languages
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Financial Management Analyst, (GS-0501-12)
HQ 1st Special Forces Command (A) Comptroller Office
07.2021 - Current
Cost Analyst, (GS-0501-12)
HQ USAREUR G8
05.2015 - 07.2021
Financial Analyst/Cost Monitor
JACOBS-Technology
12.2013 - 04.2015
Cost and Financial Analyst III
SERCO-North America
04.2009 - 12.2013
Budget Analyst (GS-0560-09)
Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command Surgeon General
01.2007 - 04.2009
Associates of General Studies - Accounting, Business and Management
University of Maryland University College UMUC Overseas