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Sparks, Nv, Us

Guided the accounting platform upgrade and financial system separation, supporting the Sierra Space company spin-out from Sierra Nevada Corp (SNC).• Developed financial modeling and business case which secured $1.4B from external investors funding for space projects.• Ensured ongoing Space System funding through facilitation of large R&D, Cap Ex and new projects.• Cultivated a transparent, accountable environment, involving business leaders in the financial planning and decision-making process.• Integrated finance and scheduling teams to support the Dreamchaser Space Plane program, building an aligned, collaborative team of professionals.• Incorporated Earned Value Management tools and MS Project, coaching and growing the finance team.Assumed new strategic business operations leadership position for Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Space Systems business area where I interface between Corporate functional areas and Space Systems in developing strategic, realistic business objectives and growth targets and budgeting considerations.Drive accurate, targeted financial planning, analysis, cost containment and schedule performance. Facilitate a strategic and financial focus on business portfolio execution. Assist senior leadership in determining investment decisions and ensure appropriate monitoring of portfolio decisions and related expense performance.Advise / Support the Space Systems senior leadership, Corporate functional teams and the CFO with:• Business Area Financials and Forecasts• Program Direct and Indirect Budgeting, Expenditures and Variance Analysis• Strategy Development and Execution• Short and Long Term Business Growth• Space Insurance and Risk Management• Investment and Expense Performance Monitoring• FAR/DFAR/CAS Regulatory Compliance

Centennial, Co, Us

GOVERNMENT FINANCE/ACCOUNTING/COST POLICYDeveloped and managed:• Corporate budgets and operating plans• Program finance strategy and execution• Business case analyses• Large capital expenditure projects• IR&D programs• Organizational structure and functional teams• Support for USG audits• Enterprise business system sustainabilityOversaw all company compliance efforts including DCAA and DCMA audits, FAR, CAS disclosure statements updates and related cost impact assessments, adherence to TINA requirements, forward pricing and incurred cost submissions. Negotiated advance agreements, billing rates, Advance Agreements and supported the acceptance of an external restructuring proposal.Managed finance teams in development of consolidation activities and strategic planning, business impact assessments and variance analysis, program and business base forecasting and profit impacts, development of company-wide overhead budgets including investments (IR&D and Cap Ex). Co-led cost reduction plan reducing indirect expenses by $100M over 4 yearsKey finance team leader responsible for creating and developing new company's cost structure, disclosure statement, command media/policies, procedures and staff within 2 year period. Led effort to help transform company’s USG contract-driven cost structure into a more competitive Standard and Commercial launch services approachRISK MANAGEMENTLed all facets of property, casualty, aviation liability and financial liability insurance placements, claims reporting, loss control programs, third party administrators and broker team support. Spearheaded program changes that reduced property insurance premiums by 25%, casualty program premiums by 40% and aviation liability premiums by 40%Sponsored the creation and support for business continuity and disaster recovery programsRecognized industry expert for aerospace risks unique to aircraft, aviation products, launch vehicles, spacecraft and manned space flight

Bethesda, Md, Us

Managed LMC’s aviation, space and related property insurance programs. negotiated terms, conditions, policy language, underwriter participation, premiums, claim resolution and insurance broker objectives and compensation. These programs included commercial and government launch services, commercial and government spacecraft programs, space shuttle support, major aircraft programs including the C-130 and F-22 Raptor and other engineering and support services. Successfully briefed underwriters and obtained coverage for new aerospace programs and led claim filings, negotiations and collections.Supported new and ongoing company business opportunities through the review of proposal and contract requirements for LMC business sectors including joint ventures, acquisitions and divestitures. Met with customers and senior leadership to develop solutions to unique risks and business requirements including classified programs.Considered subject matter expert on government compliance regulations in Treasury Department. Developed briefings focused on FAR government property clauses and important risk transfer approaches available when contracting with the USG. Developed risk management briefings for site legal, subcontracts, contracts and finance teams designed to emphasize important risk mitigation practices.Developed an aviation asbestos claim allocation process with LMC’s broker and lead aviation insurer that facilitated a market collection agreement and more efficient claims reimbursement process.

Dulles, Va, Us

Prepared the company’s consolidated budget, and performed variance and cost analyses and associated trend forecasting. Responsible for managing all corporate indirect expenses and capital expenditures. Supported multiple acquisitions, related due diligence and their integration into the company.Directed corporate government compliance activities including audits, disclosure statement, proposal pricing and estimating, incurred cost submissions and guidance to operating units. Responsible for corporate indirect expenses, capital expenditures, cost analysis and forecasting and cost allocations between divisions. Additionally, supervised internal audit tasked with ensuring compliance with corporate and government regulations and procedures. Assisted CFO in developing annual operating plans. Appointed by CFO to lead several key company-wide real estate projects and related financings, including incentives, purchasing land, building new office space and manufacturing facilities. Supervised ongoing facility consolidation, lease negotiation and administration, strategic planning and facility administration. Risk Manager responsible for all lines of insurance and claims administration to include casualty, aviation, space, property and financial lines. Participated in settlement of shareholder litigation. Collaborated with HR to set-up and manage self-insured health plan expenses and administration costs.Awarded Corporate Finance Employee of the Year twice.

Oversaw cost analysis and cost estimating for Global Associates which provided technical and support services to the Federal Government. Collaborated with management to transform company sales, resulting in increasing sales from $40M to $70M within 2 years. Participated in Corporate bid decisions: • Developed bid pricing strategies • Developed group direct and indirect rates • Negotiated subcontractor teaming agreements Prepared corporate budgets and project operating financial plans, and directed staff and consultants in the development of cost databases to price proposals. Acted as corporate liaison with Government auditors and administrative contracting officers (ACOs) and monitored costs incurred on new projects. Assisted in setting up accounting systems for new projects.

Collaborating with 2 other principals, established a consulting firm providing financial management services to the U.S. GovernmentManaged business acquisitions and project management for a large DoD weapons systemLed various financial management functions:• Development of leader/follower cost models• Cos performance report (CPR) tracking and modeling• Life cycle cost estimating• Should-cost analysesAssisted Government clients in developing strategies to control or reduce cost and resolved cost recovery and funding issues

Specialized in program and financial management for large Navy surface ship, submarine and Naval weapon system programsDesigned financial management information systems for acquisition managers and implemented funds tracking systemsCreated life cycle cost models, performed leader-follower analyses to forecast the impact of competition in large weapons programs, constructed should-cost models, completed cost trade-off studies and monitored and analyzed cost and schedule performance reportsPrepared proposals to market financial services to both civilian and government agenciesServed as engagement manager on several projects with large Government contractors

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Missile Combat Crew Commander and Deputy Missile Combat Crew Commander for the Titan II ICBM weapon system as part of the 381st Strategic Air Wing in the Strategic Air Command (SAC).While a commander, served as an instructor responsible for Wing training and safety including:• Nuclear surety• Missile systems operations and maintenance• Communications control• Disaster preparedness

Ba, Accounting And Political Science

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Urban Studies/Affairs (Health Administration)