Barbara Michael Email & Phone Number

Laurel, Md

The SI Organization, Inc. changed its name to Vencore, Inc. effective September 2014 following the acquisition of QinetiQ North America's Services & Solutions Group.Promoted to Vice President Government Compliance & Internal Audit in December 2014.- Lead the organization responsible for ensuring the company maintains policies, practices and procedures that are compliant with procurement laws and regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), while adhering to disclosed practices and operational requirements. - Performed as the main interface with regulatory agencies such as the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) in support of the Government’s evaluation of the company’s Cost Accounting Standards Disclosure Statement, Annual Incurred Cost Submission, Forward Pricing Rates and Business Systems.- Lead the development of the Internal Audit function with assistance from the selected outside audit partner by establishing an organizational charter, performing an entity-wide risk assessment, developing a detailed audit plan, performing required audits within the plan’s scope, ensuring any required corrective action is performed, and reporting on a regular basis to the Audit Committee representative.

Laurel, Md

Served as Senior Manager of Government Compliance from Nov. 2010 - April 2012.Promoted to Director Government Compliance & Internal Audit April 2012 - December 2014.- Lead the organization responsible for ensuring the company maintains policies, practices and procedures that are compliant with procurement laws and regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), while adhering to disclosed practices and operational requirements. - Performed as the main interface with regulatory agencies such as the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) in support of the Government’s evaluation of the company’s Cost Accounting Standards Disclosure Statement, Annual Incurred Cost Submission, Forward Pricing Rates and Business Systems.- Lead the development of the Internal Audit function with assistance from the selected outside audit partner by establishing an organizational charter, performing an entity-wide risk assessment, developing a detailed audit plan, performing required audits within the plan’s scope, ensuring any required corrective action is performed, and reporting on a regular basis to the Audit Committee representative.

Bethesda, Md

Worked at Corporate Office September 2004 - May 2009: Responsibilities:- Provide detailed analysis and guidance to management on the impact of FAR changes, including preparation of written responses on prospective FAR changes to the FAR Secretariat. - Provide guidance to the Lockheed Martin Business Units on the implementation of FAR Cost Principles and CAS to ensure proper and consistent treatment of cost allowability and allocability for Government costing purposes. - Represent Lockheed Martin in industry forums (AIA, NDIA, etc.) and senior level meetings with DoD, DCMA and DCAA personnel concerning existing and proposed Government accounting regulations.Worked at LM IS&GS May 2009 - November 2010. Responsibilities:- Ensure the submission of timely and adequate Incurred Cost Submissions and Disclosure Statements and provide the required audit support for the ensuing Government audits.- Negotiate final indirect rates and regulatory compliance issues with the DCMA DACO.- Lead a team of financial analysts and government compliance analysts responsible for the establishment of a new segment's Disclosure Statement and supported the related cost impacts for the change in cost accounting practices.

Bethesda, Md

- Responsible for the supervision, conduct and accomplishment of a portion of the audit program at the corporate headquarters office of the nation’s largest defense contractor.- Responsible to develop and implement annual audit plans taking into consideration (i) identified risk, (ii) the status of accounting and management systems, (iii) staff availability, (iv) volume of workload, and (v) work priorities.- Provide guidance and direction on all audits and projects performed by the team and review all audit working papers and reports for (i) adherence to auditing and reporting standards, (ii) technical content, and (iii) compliance with applicable FAR and CAS.- Serve as the focal point to help ensure consistency of audit treatment on FAR and CAS implementation across the entire audit network.- Perform research and analyses on the impact of prospective FAR changes including the performance of network wide surveys and special projects and summarize the findings in position papers to upper management.- Identify, coordinate and elevate common or sensitive contract audit issues by acting as the focal point to contractor management officials and government officials for items such as management policies, inconsistencies or weaknesses in cost accounting procedures, and access to records.

Lockheed Martin Resident Office, Bethesda, Md

Restructuring and ICAPS Technical Specialist September 1995 - May 2000:- Responsible to perform audit assignments in the assigned specialty area at the contractor’s corporate office location and facilitate coordination throughout the contract audit network as required ensuring consistency in audit approach and opinion.- Provide technical advice and assistance to the contract audit network on complex, technical matters in the assigned specialty areas including interpreting/clarifying Agency policy, procedures, and practices for various issues.- Required to develop and maintain extensive professional knowledge of the accounting and auditing standards (GAAP, GAAS and GAGAS) and other government regulations including FAR and CAS.- Participated in numerous negotiations and Pentagon Board of Review proceedings.- Prepared and presented technical and status briefings to representatives of DCAA Headquarters, DCMA Headquarters, the Pentagon, and the DoD Inspector General.- Provided technical support and verbal and written briefings to representatives of the General Accounting Office, Congressional Subcommittees and Navy Audit during oversight reviews of restructuring activity.Auditor September 1986 - September 1995:- Plan, perform, and report on a full range of complex contract audit and system evaluation assignments in connection with procurement and contracting activities between the Federal Government and the contractor.- Serve as Analytical Methods/Advanced Audit Techniques Monitor with responsibility to provide assistance and guidance on Agency statistical sampling, regression analysis, cash flow projection, improvement curve and graphic analysis software to other auditors within our office.- Serve as the DCAA team member supporting the Defense Criminal Investigative Service and the Department of Justice in a two year investigation of alleged contractor mischarging on Government contracts.