Titania Pepper

• Evaluate Defense contract proposals and provide recommendations as to the reasonableness of costs associated with each element of the contract
• Work in conjunction with budget analysts to review requirements in relation to appropriations and spend plan
• Developed Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) to help the government determine the cost of a proposed effort and its acquisition strategy
• Responsible for overseeing and developing IGCEs for approximately $2B budget to advance the government’s Artificial Intelligence(AI) and networking capabilities
• Streamlined IGCE processes through automation, increasing efficiency and accuracy of data management.

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• Overseen 9 business accounts totaling more than $1.5M by utilizing Generally Acceptable Accounting Practices (GAAP) and developing budgetary procedures and principles
• Improved daily operations for sub-vouchers by orchestrating new tracking mechanisms, successfully reducing processing times by more than 30%
• Prepared a variety of straightforward and recurring accounting-related reports, summaries, financial statements, statistical analyses, and reconciliations, saving the Army approximately 20% over the lifespan of each contract
• Reconciled over 60 delinquent vouchers within 3 weeks to bring the department up to compliance with Defense Finance and Accounting Service Department
• Analyzed 9 monthly department budgeting/accounting reports to monitor spending controls; approve expenditures and validate submitted requisitions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies
• Prepared Letter of Justifications, Performance Work Statements, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans, Deliverables Tables, Request for Service Contract Approvals, Independent Government Cost Estimate, and Cost Benefits Analysis
• Monitored contract performance and completed progress reports for compliance with performance standards; and made recommendations to resolve deficiencies as needed.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.

• Assisted in managing a $250M budget for Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) projects and contracts; provided advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation
• Facilitated cross-department communication to ensure consistent understanding of budgetary goals and constraints.
• Spearheaded a joint review process by researching and analyzing contracts for correct accounting data and ensuring accurate allotments of funds were obligated across multiple large-scale agency accounting systems
• Utilized superior analytical and writing skills to interpret complex legislation and regulatory policy guidance for determining impact on the organization's $1.2B budget and programs.