Bill Abell Email & Phone Number

Carlsbad, Ca

August 2006 – Present, Science Applications International Corporation, San Diego, CaliforniaProject Control Analyst IVAs a key member of Corporate Information Technology Services (ITS) Project Control team, interacted with Project Managers, Senior Management, and Senior Technical personnel in Scheduling and Cost Control of ITS projects. Participated in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk. Assisted the ITS Project Control Manager in implementing project control policies and procedures, along with process improvement within the organization. Established and maintained cost/schedule baselines, developed Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) and related dictionaries, calculated Basis of Estimates (BOEs), developed project schedules or Resource Loaded Networks (RLNs) and budgets. Set up and maintained all project charge numbers. Developed and maintained Estimates at Completion (EACs) for projects. Monitored project costs and commitments, schedule performance, and tracked performance against the baseline. Participated in the preparation of reports regarding cost and schedule variances. Implemented Earned Value methodologies and performed related analyses. Implemented and analyzed critical path for schedules. Provided data and reporting formats for all types and levels of program reviews. Prepared oral and written reports to management. Assessed issues and developed resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Strong ability to understand, communicate, and coordinate with all disciplines including Program Management, Technical Staff, Finance, Accounts Receivable, Contracts, Procurement, and Human Resources. Consistently analyzed problems for root cause and implemented corrective action. Accurate written and verbal communication skills.

Responsible for Scheduling and Cost Control of ITS projects. Participated in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk. Assisted the ITS Project Control Manager in implementing project control policies and procedures, along with process improvement within the organization. Eventually replaced the ITS Project Control Manager as the West Coast Lead. Managed and trained 3 lower level Project Controllers. Established and maintained cost/schedule baselines, developed Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) and related dictionaries, calculated Basis of Estimates (BOEs), developed project schedules or Resource Loaded Networks (RLNs) and budgets. Set up and administered all project schedules in an Integrated Master Schedule and Global Resource Pool using Project Server. Developed and maintained Estimates at Completion (EACs) for projects. Monitored project costs, accruals and open commitments, schedule performance, and tracked performance against the baseline. Participated in the preparation of reports regarding cost and schedule variances. Implemented Earned Value methodologies and performed related analyses. Implemented and analyzed critical path for schedules. Provided data and reporting formats for all types and levels of program reviews. Assisted in the detailed development of Fiscal Year Budgets for the entire ITS Organization. Assessed issues and developed resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.

Responsible for project planning, tracking, procurement, contracting, financial management, and reporting on projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk. Participated in preparation, review, production, sign-off and tracking of contract deliverables, including drawings, lists, specifications, plans and reports. Established and maintained cost/schedule baseline, developed Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) and related dictionaries, performed Estimates At Completion. Implemented Earned Value Methodologies, performed related variance analysis and worked with Project Managers and Senior Technical personnel to ensure uniform application of Earned Value procedures. Developed and implemented reporting procedures to report project status and valuation of work in progress as well as tracking procedures for contract deliverables. Participated in new business proposals as required to develop schedule, manpower, and cost estimates. Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, compliance and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.

Responsible for project planning, tracking, procurement, contracting, financial management, and reporting on projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk. Participated in preparation, review, production, sign-off and tracking of contract deliverables, including drawings, lists, specifications, plans and reports. Established and maintained cost/schedule baseline, developed Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) and related dictionaries, performed Estimates At Completion. Implemented Earned Value Methodologies, performed related variance analysis and worked with Project Managers and Senior Technical personnel to ensure uniform application of Earned Value procedures. Developed and implemented reporting procedures to report project status and valuation of work in progress as well as tracking procedures for contract deliverables. Participated in new business proposals as required to develop schedule, manpower, and cost estimates. Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, compliance and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.

Responsible for project planning, tracking, procurement, contracting, financial management, and reporting on projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk. Participated in preparation, review, production, sign-off and tracking of contract deliverables, including drawings, lists, specifications, plans and reports. Established and maintained cost/schedule baseline, developed Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) and related dictionaries, performed Estimates At Completion. Implemented Earned Value Methodologies, performed related variance analysis and worked with Project Managers and Senior Technical personnel to ensure uniform application of Earned Value procedures. Developed and implemented reporting procedures to report project status and valuation of work in progress as well as tracking procedures for contract deliverables. Participated in new business proposals as required to develop schedule, manpower, and cost estimates. Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, compliance and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.Conducted monthly Revenue and Cost Variance Analysis for all CPFF, FFP, T&M, and CPAF type projects, along with monthly Discretionary and Overhead Actual vs. Budget analysis. Developed monthly financials to report project status and planning for all contracts per contract reporting requirements. Created and maintained the Financial Budgets for both divisions down to the project level in the beginning of the fiscal year and again at mid-year. Also developed the Financial Budgets for Overhead, Discretionary, and Administration costs along with P&L and Cash Flow budgets for each division. Implemented Earned Value reporting for all CPFF and CPAF type projects. Participated in all new business proposal efforts for both divisions by providing all cost proposal information.

Responsible for the overall financial analysis of the Systems Engineering and Space Power Divisions of Advanced Technologies Group. Conducted monthly Revenue and Cost Variance Analysis for all CPFF, FFP, T&M, and CPAF type projects, along with monthly Discretionary and Overhead Actual vs. Budget analysis. Developed monthly financials to report project status and planning for all contracts per contract reporting requirements. Created and maintained the Financial Budgets for both divisions down to the project level in the beginning of the fiscal year and again at mid-year. Also developed the Financial Budgets for Overhead, Discretionary, and Administration costs along with P&L and Cash Flow budgets for each division. Managed all subcontracts for all projects under Systems Engineering and Space Power. Implemented Earned Value reporting for all CPFF and CPAF type projects. Participated in all new business proposal efforts for both divisions by providing all cost proposal information. Assisted Vice President in the 2001 PowerPoint Budget Presentation to upper management for approval at year end.

Responsible for the overall financial analysis of the Systems Engineering and Space Power Divisions of Advanced Technologies Group. Conducted monthly Revenue and Cost Variance Analysis for all CPFF, FFP, T&M, and CPAF type projects, along with monthly Discretionary and Overhead Actual vs. Budget analysis. Developed monthly financials to report project status and planning for all contracts per contract reporting requirements. Created and maintained the Financial Budgets for both divisions down to the project level in the beginning of the fiscal year and again at mid-year. Also developed the Financial Budgets for Overhead, Discretionary, and Administration costs along with P&L and Cash Flow budgets for each division. Managed all subcontracts for all projects under Systems Engineering and Space Power. Implemented Earned Value reporting for all CPFF and CPAF type projects. Participated in all new business proposal efforts for both divisions by providing all cost proposal information. Assisted Vice President in the 2001 PowerPoint Budget Presentation to upper management for approval at year end.

Prepared various financial reports, models and budgets of the Professional Services Software division, providing executive management with timely and accurate information necessary for corporate business decisions. Conducted month-end close and provided monthly revenue reports, along with reconciliation of various G/L accounts, Cost of Sales, and Unbilled. Assisted with project entry, timecard entry, invoice/credit memo entry, and credit memo approval. Assigned to various special projects including reconciling $738,000 of unbilled services and a $668,000 variance in a third-party vendor maintenance account.

Acquired corporate accounting and finance experience with a $500 million SEC provider of hardware and software. Prepared annual and quarterly budgets along with monthly variance analysis. Performed ongoing maintenance of the company-wide fixed asset ledgers and related general ledger reconciliations. Managed the calculation of service center allocations to all business units, along with providing the associated month-end financial statements. Assisted the Controller in month-end and year-end close along with reconciliation and analysis of all balance sheet accounts. Responsible for the overall completion of forty-five different bank reconciliations per month. Assigned by the CFO to various special projects including collection on a $900 million NATO contract, forecasting future statements of operations, and participation in various internal auditing functions. Operated under Deltek accounting software.

Assigned to Corporate Headquarters to assist in internal auditing functions for DCAA compliance. Participated in the preparation of Incurred Cost Submissions for the fiscal; In charge of all A/P audits, ensuring compliance with all Federal Acquisition Regulations. Conducted various in-house and off-site timecard audits.

In charge of the entire accounting process for an environmental testing laboratory. Responsibilities included accounts payable, billing, payroll, fixed assets, cash receipts, collections, work in process, revenue, general ledger, auditing, purchasing, and financial statements. Provided weekly P&L projections, handled pricing on bid and proposals, generated monthly balance sheets and income statements, created monthly collection reports, and prepared annual budgets. Reported monthly to the President and CFO of the parent company to review financial statements, unbilled, and A/R aging. Operated under Deltek accounting software and LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).