Matthew Howse Email & Phone Number

• Identified Key Performance Parameters residing in JCIDS documentation (ICD, CDD, CPD, & ORD) and derived system requirements included in system specifications • Assisted the PM in formulating technical requirements in support of multiple contract acquisitions in excess of $50M annually.• Briefed senior level program management on a regular basis regarding mission critical requirements during the PPBE process.• Reviewed and validated obligation, expenditures, reimbursable orders, requests for allotments, etc. by examining accounting records, through continuing dialogue with program officials and the staffs, and by reviewing financial documents.• Provided analysis, evaluation, and oversight for projects budget and system requirements.

• Performed historical trend analysis on prior year execution to improve future years plans through more accurate cost analysis.• Provided ad-hoc reports, what if drills, and analysis based on fiscally challenging environments to support an ever changing budget. • Prepared, briefed, and organized required written documents to include CLIN structures, IGCE's, SCA's, PWD's, Acquisition Plans, Contract Strategies, J&A recommendations and Acquisition Program Baseline for acquisition requirement packages. • Assisted in annual budgeting process for selected area by monitoring budget execution and formulation by creating estimates for programs to properly identify program UFRs during POM execution.• Collaborated with the Department of the Army Systems Coordinator (DASC) and generated Smart Charts to support DASC Parades for Presidents Budget submissions.

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• Spearheaded and Briefed Weapon System Review (WSR), Program Office’s Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Budget Estimate Submission (BES), Presidents Budget (PB), P&R forms, and Smart Charts.• Developed/Briefed appropriate cost models for planning (LIRA), programming (POM), budgeting (BES & PB) and execution (POE/SP/Ob plans/monthly execution reviews) using ACEIT, Project, Excel, Power Point, etc. • Reviewed and validated obligation, expenditures, reimbursable orders, requests for allotments, etc. by examining accounting records, through continuing dialogue with program officials and the staffs, and by reviewing financial documents.• Provided analysis, evaluation, and oversight for projects budget and system requirements.

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• Analyzed and evaluated the effects of program plans and issued the program budget using POEs and spend plans (SP).• Verified obligation and expenditures occur on a timely basis in accordance with the annual work plan and regulatory controls using a customized cashbook accounting system.• Analyzed budget execution and assessed budgetary performance from the LCCE and program goals by using a highly tailored SP. • Monitored and tracked obligation and expenditures for assigned activity accounts on related budgetary form, schedules, and reports.

Aberdeen, Maryland

• Prepared, assisted in awards, and tracked execution of 2 distinct individual $85.5M 3 year follow-on production and sustainment contracts.• Monitored and tracked funding for assigned programs in excess of $200M per year by compiling 3 different ACAT III POR POEs which support an ACAT I, while ensuring affordability using ACEIT/Excel during a fiscally challenging environment. • Provided product training to users on Condition Based Maintenance Plus process map and implementation plan to system programs.• Conducted proposal evaluation of services Task Order which consisted of over 75 WBS elements, provided detailed hour and fee negotiation recommendations to ACC KO to ensure compliance with mission needs.• Provided contracting, engineering, and costing expertise for evaluation of sole source production contract which required a delta proposal to ensure production assets meet client requirements; negotiations saved $10M.• Utilized computer software tools and programs to design, streamline, and analyze logistical Condition Based Maintenance Plus system architectures.• Participated in logistics technical manual and training discussions, assisted in the creation of PWS tech manual and training material requirements based on Army regulations. Assisted in the creation of logistics Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) and maintenance concept of ACAT III POR.• Utilized computer software to calculate system MTBFs for sensors on Aerostats, UAVs, and manned aircrafts. Calculations were completed at the LRU and critical SRU level in order to formulate an executable maintenance concept for wartime and piece time operations.• Interfaced routinely with OEM developers and host platform UAV, Aerostat, and rotary wing partnering government organizations on maintenance engineering enhancements to ensure quality assurance and to implement continuous sensor improvements.

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

• Acted as a direct liaison between the U.S. Military and prime contractors for projects in excess of $300M. • Provided analysis, evaluation, and oversight for projects budget and system requirements. • Contacted issuing agencies to resolve issues and discrepancies with documents. • Ensured that all funding documents are processed and coordinated in a timely manner. • Provided support to the preparation of Independent Government Cost Estimates and Performance Work Statements. • Updated task orders related data in the R2 Project Office automated systems and shared drives. • Reviewed and recommend approval, disapproval or modification of Performance Work Statements. • Made recommendations for improvement and advised customers on contractual policies and regulations. • Reduced technical requirements into logical frameworks and eliminating ambiguous specifications.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Presented technical assessments and presentations of radar test fixtures to senior level management for program reviews.• Led technical reviews, system IPTs, and utilized extensive knowledge of product engineering concepts to formulate an executable program.• Lead technical assessments and reviews on radar sensors to ensure system longevity, quality assurance, and provided post review system level improvement strategies.• Adapted antennae test fixtures with a common design software. • Safeguarded engineering technical drawings using database to maintain configuration management and document control.• Drafted computer assembly models of systems to formulate efficiencies to save company and client time to develop engineering drawings for new array test fixture to test radars in facilities.• Integrated temperature sensor mountings in array cooling system. • Utilized computer software such as Pro Engineer and Unigraphics to design, conduct analysis, and improve upon process and procedures. Leveraged computer software to design and lead technical reviews to ensure engineering requirements are met.• Designed, developed, produced advanced radar fixtures and test sensors. • Researched and analyzed thermal data and produced design team detailed briefs. • Authored senior management detailed reports and presentations.

Information Technology Analyst

• Configured, expedited, and repaired hardware/software for users • Administered a new warehouse inventory to liquidate and dispose of fully depreciated assets. • Provided patient, courteous, and helpful employee technical support. • Purged sensitive proprietary information